Elissa Lord
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse skilled in direct patient care, critical care, and patient monitoring. Committed to delivering compassionate, individualized care to enhance patient satisfaction and outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, PICU
HCA Centennial Medical Center
2025.08 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in developing individual care plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs and responded promptly to changes in patient conditions.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care to critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU.
- Optimized ventilator settings and monitored respiratory status closely for mechanically ventilated patients, adjusting parameters as needed based on clinical assessments and physician orders.
Registered Nurse, Oncology
HCA Centennial Medical Center
2024.06 - 2025.08
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care and comfort.
- Educated patients and families on health management, treatment options, and preventive care strategies.
- Implemented infection control protocols to enhance safety and reduce hospital-acquired infections.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Nurse Extern, Oncology
HCA Centennial Medical Center
2023.01 - 2024.06
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care activities and daily operations.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to registered nurses promptly.
- Administered medications under supervision, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Motlow State Community College
Smyrna, TN 2024-05
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Physical assessments
- Telemetry monitoring
- Critical care
- Relationship building
- Emergency procedures
- Strong clinical judgment
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PICU
HCA Centennial Medical Center
2025.08 - Current
Registered Nurse, Oncology
HCA Centennial Medical Center
2024.06 - 2025.08
Nurse Extern, Oncology
HCA Centennial Medical Center
2023.01 - 2024.06
Associate of Science - Nursing
Motlow State Community College