Registered Nurse
Open To Work
Elizabeth A. Mael
University of Wisconsin Clinical Teaching and Assessment Center (CTAC)
Madison,WI
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired start date:
2 weeks notice
Desired Job Title
Connection CoordinatorStandardized PatientReceptionistRN Telephone TriageRegistered Nurse
Work Type
Part TimeConsulting
Location Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location:
Madison, US
Open to relocation:
No
Important To Me
Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursTeam Building / Company RetreatsWork from home option
1
Certification
16
years of professional experience
Experience, dedicated, and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service. Skilled in critical thinking, evidence based practice, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Work History
Connection Coordinator
2 Months- 608 238-7119
- Coordinated community outreach initiatives to strengthen congregational connections and engagement.
- Facilitated volunteer recruitment and training programs, enhancing member involvement in church activities.
- Developed and maintained communication strategies across multiple platforms to disseminate information effectively.
Standardized Patient
11 Months- 608 263-6018
- Portray a clinical scenario in a standardized manner to provide opportunities for learning in multiple medical disciplines, Provided effective feedback to learners from patient perspective, enhancing their understanding and empathy.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Receptionist
10 Months- 608 203-5130
- Greeted and checked in patients, cleaned exam rooms, scheduled appointments, and collected payments to ensure smooth clinic operations.
- Managed front desk operations, ensuring smooth patient check-in and appointment scheduling.
- Coordinated communications between patients and healthcare providers, enhancing service delivery.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems to support clinical staff.
RN Telephone Triage
14 Years 11 Months- 888 598-7793
- Delivered triage, education, counseling, and disposition recommendations to complex patient populations experiencing medical and mental health symptoms via telephone or virtual video conferencing (VVC) for eight VISN 12 VA hospitals and their clinics.
- Supervised staff as Charge Nurse on PM shift, ensuring safe and efficient nursing care while addressing staffing needs and resolving disruptions to patient care, including information technology issues. Problem-solving disruptions to the provision of patient care, including information technology issues.
- Transitioned from professional career to retirement, utilizing skills and experiences gained over the years.
Education
Associate of Science Degree - College Transfer Credits
Bachelor’s Degree - Registered Nursing
Graduated with Honors, Outstanding Student Award, multiple scholarship awards including a Veteran’s Administration scholarship.
- Nurse Practitioner
- Some college coursework completed
- Veteran's Administration Scholarship Recipient
Skills
Patient assessments and care planning
Patient education and counseling
Documentation and charting
Patient and family advocacy
Call triaging and mental health nursing
Negotiation and collaboration
Team coordination
High level of autonomy
Precepting
Medication and IV administration
Compassion and empathy
Strong clinical judgment and complex problem-solving
Certification
- BCLS
Timeline
Connection Coordinator
Midvale Community Lutheran Church
06.2026 - CurrentRead More
Standardized Patient
University of Wisconsin Clinical Teaching and Assessment Center (CTAC)
09.2025 - CurrentRead More
Receptionist
Be Well Chiropractic and Wellness
08.2025 - 06.2026Read More
RN Telephone Triage
Veterans Administration Hospital
02.2010 - 01.2025Read More
Madison Area Technical College
Associate of Science Degree from College Transfer Credits
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University of Wisconsin School of Nursing
Bachelor’s Degree from Registered Nursing
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St. Louis University School of Nursing, Graduate School
from Nurse Practitioner
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Additional RN positions
- Maxim Healthcare Services Madison, WI, Home care
- Recovery Health (REM Health, Inc.) Madison, WI, Home care
- Group Health Cooperative, Capital Clinic Madison, WI, Clinic and Triage
- Dean Care Health System, Beaver Dam Specialty Clinic Beaver Dam, WI, Chemotherapy and Specialty Clinics
- Don and Marilyn Anderson Hospice Care, Inc. Fitchburg, WI, Case Management
- University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics Madison, WI, GYN/Onc Case Management
- University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics Madison, WI, Research, GCRC
- Veterans Administration Medical Center Madison, WI, Cardiac/Thoracic surgery, Transplant
- Veterans Administration Medical Center Gainesville, FL, Geriatric Primary Care Case Management, Outpatient Chemotherapy, Relief Head Nurse, Inpatient Oncology/Chemotherapy