Elizabeth Anderson
San Jose,California
Summary
Compassionate and empathetic professional with expertise in providing comprehensive care to newborns, infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents. Skilled in administering medications, delivering treatments and following best practices in pediatric healthcare. Committed to delivering highest quality of patient care. Proven skills in communication, multitasking, and relationship building.
Patient-oriented Nurse with 27 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven care.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse-Pediatrics
Good Samaritan Hospital
08.1996 - Current
- Monitored pediatric patient conditions to identify changes and respond promptly.
- Administered medications and treatments to pediatric patients to manage symptoms and promote healing.
- Utilized nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
- Educated patients and families on health topics, medications and treatments to increase understanding and improve health outcomes.
- Work closely with physicians and health personnel to deliver top-notch medical services to children.
- Effectively involved in decision making process of multidisciplinary care team to ensure best practices in the treatment of children.
- Planned, directed, and managed staff on the unit to ensure quality patient care.
- Mentored junior nurses to promote professional development and enhance overall quality of care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed unit as charge to ensure safe patient care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05.1996
Skills
Excellent assessment skills
Skilled at detecting decompensating patients
Accomplished at peripheral venous access placement
Experienced charge nurse able to delegate and provide valuable resources to staff
Accomplishments
Involved in CPOE training and release for staff and physicians
Current member of the Pediatric Education Committee and Pediatric Quality Improvement Committee
NICU level 2 trained
Daisy Award Recipient
Developed tool to improve discharge process and education
Precepted with didactic education for NICU nurses orienting to Pediatric unit
Certification
BLS certified - American Heart Association
PALS certified - American Heart Association
NRP certified - American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Pediatrics
Good Samaritan Hospital
08.1996 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
San Jose State University
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