Elizabeth A. Roberts
Hewitt,Texas
Summary
Highly accomplished Registered Nurse eager to contribute professional experience in Patient Care, Treatment Planning, and Nursing Management toward maximizing a top employer’s success Expertise in developing and implementing care plans based on patient assessments, evaluations, and conditions to promote and restore health Strategically prioritize, coordinate, and manage multiple patients to optimize productivity and achieve positive health and wellness outcomes Dynamic communication and interpersonal relation skills with a continual commitment to discussing patient care updates, vitals, and changes in condition with doctors, nurses, and other medical staff High level of professional integrity instrumental for maintaining confidential records, files, and documents
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Internal Travel Nurse
Enterprise, CommonSpirit
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Providing specialized care to patients recovering from cardiovascular surgery
- Responsible for observing patients, operating heart monitors, inserting IVs, and administering complex and continuous intravenous (IV) medications that support cardiac function
- Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at Bergan Mercy Medical Center, 36 Hours/Week
Travel Nurse
Prolink Staffing
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Interacted and communicated with patients of all ages and ethnic backgrounds
- Partnered with healthcare teams in cultivating a positive, calm environment for patients
- Intensive Care Unit at Banner University Medical Center, 36 Hours/Week
Travel Nurse
Prolink Staffing
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Closely monitored multichannel hemodynamic devices
- Intensive Care Unit at Baptist Health Medical Center, 36-48 Hours/Week
Travel Nurse
Prolink Staffing
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Properly educated patients and families about methods for speedy and sustained recovery
- Safely administered intravenous and nasogastric tube medication to patients in accordance with doctor orders
- Intensive Care Unit at Banner Payson Medical Center, 36-48 Hours/Week
Travel Nurse
Gifted Healthcare
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Provided direct quality care to patients including daily monitoring and evaluating of medical conditions
- Closely monitored multichannel hemodynamic devices, arterial lines, and mechanical ventilators for discrepancy or issues; reported signs of concern to medical staff when necessary
- Medical Intensive Care Unit at Oklahoma University Medical Center, 36-48 Hours/Week
Texas State Project
Maxim Healthcare
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Prioritized patient care in the COVID-19 unit to achieve high-quality health and recovery goals
- Hands-on experience using the BIS spectral Index (BIS) monitoring device for titration of sedatives and paralytics
- Medical Intensive Care Unit at United Regional Medical Center, 48-72 Hours/Week
Travel Nurse
NuWest Group
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Skillfully developed and implemented patient care based on COVID-19 protocols
- Oversaw the operation of Prisma-flex machines for continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
- University Medical Center, 36-48 Hours/Week
Agency Nurse
JAS Enterprise
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Proficiently analyzed patient vital signs and laboratory data to identify and report emergency intervention needs to the provider or physician
- Closely monitored patient blood transfusions and notified the medical team of changes in condition
- Intensive Care Unit at Merit Health River Region Hospital, Per Diem
Travel Nurse
Nurse Choice
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Actively assisted medical staff with performing patient health care including the management of arterial blood draws, titratable continuous IV infusions, mechanical ventilation, and multichannel hemodynamic monitors
- Medical Intensive Care Unit ED at Advent Health, 48 Hours/Week
Travel Nurse
Nurse Choice
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Assessed patient health care needs based on initial patient screening and doctor recommendation
- Created assessments, diagnoses, and plans-of-care for high-volume of patients
- Remained in constant contact with the health care team to communicate issues among patient multichannel hemodynamic monitors, arterial lines, and mechanical ventilators
- Medical Intensive Care Unit at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, 48 Hours/Week
Travel Nurse
Gifted Healthcare
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Remained highly confidential when handling COVID-19 patient records of status, condition, and care
- Respiratory Intensive Care Unit at Ochsner Medical Center, 36-48 Hours/Week
Travel Nurse
Randstad Healthcare
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Coordinated the delivery of medication through a variety of routes including intravenous, intramuscular, oral, and gastric tubes
- Skillfully developed and implement patient care and treatment plans to facilitate health
- General Intensive Care Unit/Emergency Room at Regional One Health, 36-48 Hours/Week
Staff Nurse
St. Dominic’s Memorial Hospital
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices to dramatically reduce the chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Administered medications, injections, and IV treatments
- Critical Care/ER Float, 36-48 Hours/Week
Staff Nurse
University of Mississippi Medical Center
07.2017 - 10.2018
- Interacted and communicated with patients of all ages and ethnic backgrounds
- Partnered with healthcare teams in cultivating a positive, calm environment for patients
- Continuously strengthened existing skills with continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), catheter insertion, and specimen collection, as well as CVICU, CCU, and ICU care
- Medical Intensive Care Unit, 36-48 Hours/Week
Registered Nurse
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Duties: Effectively conducted initial and on-going patient assessment and developed the patient plan of care. Worked independently and am skilled in the care of the patient with complex needs. Worked closely with several members of the healthcare team to identify changes in patient’s clinical condition and to provide timely discharge planning.
Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection
03.2007 - 09.2016
- Laredo Sector Communications (KAK 940)
- Databases Utilized at LRT KAK 940
- Omnixx Force
- Texas Crime Information Center (TCIC)
- Computerized Criminal History System (CCH)
- Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications Systems (TLETS Mobile)
- Automated Targeting System (ATS-L)
- Border Intelligence Center
- Databases Utilized at LRTBIC and STC Targeting
- Automated Targeting System (ATS-L)
- Targeting Framework (TF)
- ENFORCE Alien Removal Module (EARM)
- Transaction Record Analysis Center (TRAC)
- DEA Internet Connectivity Endeavor System (DICE)
- CLEAR
- Border Patrol Details
Laredo Medical Center
07.2014 - 05.2015
- Duties: Effectively conducted initial and on-going patient assessment and developed the patient plan of care. Worked independently and am skilled in the care of the patient with complex needs. Worked closely with several members of the healthcare team to identify changes in patient’s clinical condition and to provide timely discharge planning.
Drug Demand Reduction Coordinator
Department of Homeland Security
01.2008 - 12.2010
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
03.2005 - 03.2007
- A Family Based Safety Services Specialist in the Laredo office from 2005 to 2007. One of the main responsibilities was to write affidavits and prepare family service plans for court hearings and custody determination. Part of this process included meeting with various personnel such as attorneys, psychologists, drug dependency counselors, and program managers. My primary duty in Laredo was to provide parents and guardians advice and services that would aid them in providing a safe home environment for their children. Several of these services were community based organizations such as Serving Children and Adolescents in Need (SCAN), and the South Texas Council for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (STCADA). Prior to this, I was a social work intern with the Texas Department of Family and Regulatory Services (DFRS) in the Waco, Texas office in 2003 and 2004.
Baylor University
08.2000 - 08.2004
- Duties: Worked as an Advanced Computer Lab Consultant at Baylor University from 2001 – 2004. My duties as lab consultant included supervising junior lab assistants, providing customer service to patrons, organizing regular meetings, providing computer technical support and maintenance, and conducting seminars on common computer software applications. In particular, I was responsible for teaching seminars on the use of Microsoft applications, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
Education
Nursing Informatics
Chamberlain University
Addison, ILBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing
University of Texas at Arlington
01.2017
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) - Nursing
Laredo Community College
01.2014
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) - Social Work
Baylor University
01.2004
Certification
- Registered Nurse; 2014 – current
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Critical Care Certified Registered Nurse (CCRN)
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN): 2017 - current
Timeline
Internal Travel Nurse
Enterprise, CommonSpirit
11.2023 - 04.2024
Travel Nurse
Prolink Staffing
11.2022 - 08.2023
Travel Nurse
Prolink Staffing
10.2021 - 12.2021
Travel Nurse
Prolink Staffing
07.2021 - 12.2021
Travel Nurse
Gifted Healthcare
05.2021 - 06.2021
Texas State Project
Maxim Healthcare
12.2020 - 02.2021
Travel Nurse
NuWest Group
10.2020 - 12.2020
Travel Nurse
Nurse Choice
07.2020 - 10.2020
Agency Nurse
JAS Enterprise
06.2020 - 12.2020
Travel Nurse
Nurse Choice
06.2020 - 07.2020
Travel Nurse
Gifted Healthcare
03.2020 - 05.2020
Travel Nurse
Randstad Healthcare
09.2019 - 03.2020
Staff Nurse
St. Dominic’s Memorial Hospital
11.2018 - 11.2019
Staff Nurse
University of Mississippi Medical Center
07.2017 - 10.2018
Registered Nurse
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
01.2016 - 05.2017
Laredo Medical Center
07.2014 - 05.2015
Drug Demand Reduction Coordinator
Department of Homeland Security
01.2008 - 12.2010
Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection
03.2007 - 09.2016
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
03.2005 - 03.2007
Baylor University
08.2000 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing
University of Texas at Arlington
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) - Nursing
Laredo Community College
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) - Social Work
Baylor University
Nursing Informatics
Chamberlain University