Elizabeth Ann Thelen
Lansing,MI
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
University of Michigan Health - Sparrow
05.2023 - Current
- Caring for patients requiring mechanical ventilation support with invasive hemodynamic monitoring, post-cardiac arrest targeted temperature management, post cardiothoracic surgery post op day 1 and beyond
- Precepting new RNs and student nurses on the unit
- Experience includes maintenance of various central lines, chest tubes, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), titration and management of vasopressors, sedatives, analgesics, neuromuscular blocking agents, antiarrhythmics, inotropes, insulin, and anticoagulation infusions
- Also served as a Rapid Response Nurse/Team Member and Ultrasound-Guided Intravenous Access and Code Blue Team Member.
Registered Nurse - Neuro-Trauma Intensive Care Unit (NTICU)
University of Michigan Health - Sparrow
12.2020 - 05.2023
- Performed charge nurse duties, including patient assignments and coordinating admissions
- Precepted new nurses and student nurses
- Specialty experience includes National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) and External Ventricular Drains.
Registered Nurse - 7 Foster Respiratory Stepdown
University of Michigan Health - Sparrow
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Performed charge nurse duties
- Precepted new nurses and student nurses
- Specialty experience included management of patients requiring long-term mechanical ventilation support and new tracheostomies.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Chicago, ILAssociates of Applied Science in Nursing -
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MICertification
- CCRN, 11/2026
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 07/2024
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 01/2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 05/2024
- Trauma Nursing Core Curriculum (TNCC), 04/2028
- Michigan, 4704363938
Service In Hospital
- PESCH Grievance Rep, 2021 - Present
- Service Champion, 2022 - Present
- Nursing Research Council, 2023 - Present
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- National Nurses United
- Michigan Nurses Association
Outside Service
- Michigan Nurses Association Political Action Committee, Volunteer, 05/2022 - Present
- Michigan Nurses Association Delegate, 2022 - Present
- PESCH Negotiation Team, 2024 - Present
- National Nurses United Delegate, 2024 - Present
- Michigan Nurses Association Advocacy Academy, 2024 - Present
- RN Response Network (RNRN), 10/2023 - Present
- Habitat for Humanity - Volunteer, 04/2024 - Present
Professional Development
- CRNA Shadow: Sparrow Hospital, 30, 2022 - Present, Gynecological, Gastrointestinal, Lung biopsy, Robotic-assisted procedures, Regional Blocks, Intrathecal Blocks
- Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists - Spring Conference attendee, 03/2024
- California Nurses Association/ National Nurses United Conference, 10/2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
University of Michigan Health - Sparrow
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse - Neuro-Trauma Intensive Care Unit (NTICU)
University of Michigan Health - Sparrow
12.2020 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse - 7 Foster Respiratory Stepdown
University of Michigan Health - Sparrow
05.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Associates of Applied Science in Nursing -
Lansing Community College