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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
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Elisha Walton

Orem

Summary

Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.

Dedicated to offering clinical skills and judgment. Delivers top-notch care to patients with diverse surgical histories.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Summit View Surgery Center
Littleton
02.2004 - 09.2008
  • Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
  • Educated patients on their plan of care, procedures, medications, and follow up instructions.
  • Assessed patient's condition, including vital signs, pain level, and overall physical health.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of interventions used to treat patients' conditions.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
  • Identified potential problems or complications in a timely manner and addressed them appropriately.
  • Provided emotional support to family members before, during, and after surgery and procedure.
  • Monitored patient for adverse reactions to anesthesia during recovery period.
  • Provided pre-and postoperative care to patients in the PACU.
  • Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately according to hospital policy.

RN, Medical-Surgical

Littleton Adventist Hospital
Littleton
08.2003 - 02.2004
  • Provided comprehensive care to patients in a medical-surgical unit, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols.
  • Delivered patient-centered nursing care in a medical-surgical setting, maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
  • Executed nursing interventions in a medical-surgical environment, optimizing patient outcomes through effective treatment plans.
  • Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
  • Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures..

RN, Travel Med/Surgical Nurse

Travel Agency
Lodi
04.2003 - 07.2003
  • Administered medications and monitored vital signs to ensure comprehensive patient care.
  • Delivered exceptional nursing care, prioritizing patient safety and comfort during surgical procedures.
  • Executed thorough patient assessments in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance care plans.
  • Provided comprehensive patient care by administering medications and monitoring vital signs in a dynamic travel nursing environment.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques..

RN, Medical-Surgical

Littleton Adventist Hospital
Littleton
08.2001 - 04.2003
  • Provided patient-centered care to medical-surgical patients, enhancing adherence to treatment protocols.
  • Managed and monitored patient conditions, facilitating prompt interventions and precise documentation.
  • Worked collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to support effective recovery processes.
  • Managed a caseload of 10-13 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
  • Trained for and became certified in chemotherapy administration, to patients receiving chemotherapy.
  • Effectively managed acute pain symptoms by administering medications as prescribed while monitoring for potential side effects.
  • Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.

LPN

Presbyterian Homes
Ontario
07.2000 - 07.2001
  • Provided compassionate care and support to patients, ensuring their comfort and safety.
  • Monitored patient health and administered medications, contributing to effective treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to deliver high-quality patient care and improve outcomes.
  • Administered medications to residents in Nursing Home.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.

CNA

Presbyterian Homes
Ontario
05.1999 - 06.2000
  • Provided compassionate care and assistance to patients with daily activities.
  • Ensured patient comfort and safety through diligent monitoring and support.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to deliver high-quality patient care.
  • Assisted with transfers and discharges.
  • Assisted patient's with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient's vital signs routinely.
  • Answered call lights in a timely manner.
  • Assisted patient's with getting to and from meals.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Education

Treasure Valley Community College
Ontario
06-2001

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Wound care
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Care planning
  • Patient education
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Pain management
  • Clinical documentation
  • IV setup
  • Patient assessments
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Documentation and charting
  • Licensed RN

Affiliations

  • I worked as a nurse for 7 years before becoming a stay at home mom. During the last 18 years, I have done CE credits as directed and kept my nursing license up to date.
  • I have 5 beautiful children. Ages 18-7. I want to start working PRN or PT to continue supporting my kids and showing them hard work.
  • I have been a track coach for a year now and love being around others and helping them.

Certification

  • During my working outside of the home years, I dabbled in oncology, pediatrics, employee health nurse, and float pool nurse. As well as lots of hours in med-surg, and pre-op and PACU

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Summit View Surgery Center
02.2004 - 09.2008

RN, Medical-Surgical

Littleton Adventist Hospital
08.2003 - 02.2004

RN, Travel Med/Surgical Nurse

Travel Agency
04.2003 - 07.2003

RN, Medical-Surgical

Littleton Adventist Hospital
08.2001 - 04.2003

LPN

Presbyterian Homes
07.2000 - 07.2001

CNA

Presbyterian Homes
05.1999 - 06.2000

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Education

Treasure Valley Community College

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