Elizabeth Arnold
Broussard,LA
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Our Lady Of Lourdes Women's And Children's
2021.07 - Current
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Prevented medication errors by diligently verifying drug orders against patient records before administering treatments.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
Oncology/Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center
2021.01 - 2021.07
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA12.2020
Skills
- Condition Monitoring
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Medical Records Management
- Disease Prevention
- Emergency Care
- Patient Safety
- Patient and family advocacy
- Excellent Communication
- Patient Assessments
- Safety Management
- Patient and family education with acute and chronic disease management
Certification
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Our Lady Of Lourdes Women's And Children's
2021.07 - Current
Oncology/Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center
2021.01 - 2021.07
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
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