Elissa Boucher
Hancock
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 19 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and camp operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with pediatric specialty.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Wellness Coordinator
Camp Sentinel
06.2009 - Current
- Managed 1-2 nurses and nursing activities throughout camp by providing comprehensive nursing guidance
- taught the new nurses the routine of the infirmary
- Dispensed prescribed and over-the-counter medications per prescription and standing orders
- Collaborated with camp staff to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all camp participants.
- Enhanceded patient care by conducting thorough assessments and implementing individualized care plans.
- Acted as a liaison between parents, physicians, therapists, or other healthcare professionals regarding the camper's health issues or concerns.
- Kept a well-written documentation of every camper visit to the infirmary
- Reduced health risks for campers by providing timely medical interventions and appropriate first aid.
Camp Nurse
Grotonwood Oceanwood Summer Camps And Retreat/Conference Centers
06.2009 - 08.2014
- Enhanced camper safety by conducting thorough health assessments and monitoring daily wellness.
- Administered medications to campers accurately, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
- Ensured timely intervention for illnesses or injuries, coordinating with onsite healthcare team members.
- Collaborated with camp counselors to implement appropriate accommodations for campers with special medical needs.
- Provided emergency first aid to injured campers swiftly, minimizing further complications or harm.
- Facilitated training sessions on basic first aid for camp staff, empowering them to respond effectively during emergencies.
- Promoted a supportive and inclusive environment for campers with diverse backgrounds, fostering mutual respect and understanding.
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
Concord Hospital
06.2006 - 12.2009
- Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing individualized nursing plans for medical-surgical patients.
- Reduced risk of complications by closely monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatments as necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care during hospitalization and discharge planning.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, empathetic, and professional nursing care tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring timely delivery and accuracy in dosage calculations.
- Promoted patient safety through adherence to infection control protocols and implementation of fall prevention strategies.
- Educated patients and their families on disease processes, treatment options, and self-care techniques for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills in assessing patients'' conditions quickly and accurately, initiating appropriate interventions when needed.
- Utilized electronic health record systems efficiently for maintaining accurate documentation of nursing assessments, interventions, evaluations, and patient education efforts.
- Provided wound care management for a diverse range of surgical incisions, pressure ulcers, burns, or other wounds requiring skilled interventions.
- Administered blood products safely following established transfusion protocols while closely monitoring patients for any adverse reactions or complications.
- Managed complex pain issues effectively using a combination of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Recognized and reported changes in patients'' conditions promptly, initiating appropriate interventions or escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Established rapport with patients and families through effective communication and active listening skills, fostering trust and mutual respect during the healing process.
- Managed caseload of 4-8 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Camp Nurse
Camp Sentinel
06.2005 - 08.2008
- Enhanced camper safety by conducting thorough health assessments and monitoring daily wellness.
- Ensured timely intervention for illnesses or injuries, coordinating with onsite healthcare team members.
- Collaborated with camp counselors to implement appropriate accommodations for campers with special medical needs.
- Documented all medical interactions, maintaining accurate records for future reference and compliance purposes.
- Provided emergency first aid to injured campers swiftly, minimizing further complications or harm.
- Managed sensitive situations involving homesickness or mental health concerns with empathy and professionalism.
- Administered medications to campers accurately, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
Education
Bachelor of Science of Nursing - Nursing
Alderson Broaddus University
Philippi, WV05.2006
Skills
- Corrective Action Implementation
- Staff Supervision
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Care
- Medical Administration
- Medical Records Management
- Emergency Response
- Multitasking and Organization
Timeline
Volunteer Wellness Coordinator
Camp Sentinel
06.2009 - Current
Camp Nurse
Grotonwood Oceanwood Summer Camps And Retreat/Conference Centers
06.2009 - 08.2014
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
Concord Hospital
06.2006 - 12.2009
Camp Nurse
Camp Sentinel
06.2005 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science of Nursing - Nursing
Alderson Broaddus University
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