Elizabeth Adams
Athens,AL
Summary
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.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Athens Limestone Hospital
01.2025 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Apprenticeship Nurse
Athens Limestone Hospital
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Actively participated in professional organizations related to nursing practice.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Emergency Department Technician
Athens Limestone Hospital
04.2016 - 06.2023
- Worked with nurses to help patients and prepare for tests and procedures
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms
- Aided with resuscitation and emergency procedures
- Carried out phlebotomy orders as instructed by the physician
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Enhanced patient care by providing assistance to nurses and physicians during medical procedures.
Food Service Assistant
Athens Limestone Hospital
04.2014 - 04.2016
- Cleaning and sanitizing patient food trays
- Collected soiled food trays from clinical areas throughout hospital
- Prepare dietary orders for each patient
Fast Food Associate
SUBWAY®Restaurants
05.2013 - 03.2014
- Washed, peeled, and cut a variety of vegetables to prepare for serving
- Created pre-selected food offerings for catering clients using a variety of meal preparation methods
- Quickly distributed food to provide excellent customer service
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Calhoun Community College
Tanner, AL12-2024
Skills
- Drawing blood
- Basic patient care
- Records maintenance
- Analytical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- Positive behavior modeling
- Patient-focused care
- BLS certified
- Measuring and monitoring vitals
- Direct Patient Care
- Discharge coordination
- Patient Education
- Medication Administration
- Care plan implementation
- Medication and IV administration
- Charting Medication Administration
- Patient Assessment
- Critical Care Nursing
- Emergency Care
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
Certification
- MOAB De-escalation Training (Management of Aggressive Behavior) 11/2023
- BLS Basic Life Support (CPR) with American Heart Association 01/2027
- LPN 12/31/2025
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Certified Registered Nurse, ACLS - 3/2027
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeTimeline
Registered Nurse
Athens Limestone Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Apprenticeship Nurse
Athens Limestone Hospital
06.2023 - 01.2025
Emergency Department Technician
Athens Limestone Hospital
04.2016 - 06.2023
Food Service Assistant
Athens Limestone Hospital
04.2014 - 04.2016
Fast Food Associate
SUBWAY®Restaurants
05.2013 - 03.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Calhoun Community College
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