Elisha Withers
Vandalia,OH
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with 8 years of experience caring for patients within acute care setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kettering Hospital
Kettering, OH
01.2022 - Current
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Incorporated cultural diversity into all aspects of patient assessment and management strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Blu Diamond Home Care
Kettering, OH
05.2017 - Current
- Developed care plans and coordinated services for home health patients.
- Actively participated in continuing education programs designed to enhance professional knowledge base.
- Maintained timely documentation of all patient visits in the electronic medical record system.
- Provided skilled nursing assessments, interventions, and treatments to homebound patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Crossroads Rehabilitation
Vandalia, OH
01.2016 - 12.2021
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
TriHealth- Good Samaritan Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Developed appropriate policies for identification of medically-related social and emotional needs of clients..
- Instructed individuals on how to cope with their mental health conditions through lifestyle changes, such as diet or exercise regimens.
- Assisted with crisis intervention when needed.
- Provided comprehensive care to patients suffering from mental health issues.
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Widows Home of Dayton
Dayton, OH
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding, and assisting in feeding activities.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
Home Health Aide
Cambridge Home Health
Dayton, OH
04.2011 - 01.2013
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL06-2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Westerville, OH03-2018
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Miami Valley Career Technology Center
Clayton, OH12-2015
GED -
Miami Valley Career Technology Center
Clayton, OH06-2011
Skills
- Medical assessment
- Patient Management
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Care Planning
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Emergency Response
- Wound Care
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Nursing Plan Development
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Patient education and counseling
- EMR Systems
- HIPAA Education
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Intake and discharge
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kettering Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
TriHealth- Good Samaritan Hospital
01.2020 - 02.2021
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Blu Diamond Home Care
05.2017 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Crossroads Rehabilitation
01.2016 - 12.2021
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Widows Home of Dayton
01.2013 - 01.2015
Home Health Aide
Cambridge Home Health
04.2011 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Miami Valley Career Technology Center
GED -
Miami Valley Career Technology Center