ELIZABETH AYERS
Nashville,TN
Summary
Attentive and compassionate Student Nurse well-versed in nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Responds to emergencies with grace and calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load. Successful in quickly building rapport with patients and families.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician/Nursing Student Intern
Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Patient Care Technician
Saint Thomas Surgery Center Midtown
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
Medical Service Officer
United Stated Army Reserve
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Protected and guided personnel under command, maintaining safety, well-being, and mission readiness.
- Trained personnel to improve performance and attain mission-ready status.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with staff in unit and in other units.
Certified Medical Assistant
Manhattan Foot Specialists/ Little Apple Podiatry
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Lead medical assistant on patient wound care
- Sends prescription requests and verifies all patient information is correct
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Obtained consent forms and assisted provider in minor in-office procedures,
Home Health Caregiver
At Home Care
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Tissue Recovery Technician
Community Tissue Services
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Served as on call, per diem member of a 2 person Tissue Recovery Team.
- Surgically recovered between 1 and 14 tissues per case according to company and regulatory standards.
- Prepared and packaged all recovery instruments and equipment for sterilization.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Executive Officer
United States Army
06.2017 - 07.2018
- Manage property worth over $20 million continuing to move toward overall mission.
- Organized four major events hosting over one hundred personnel at each promoting esprit de corps.
- Approval authority for over 150 personnel’s travel resulting in a no fail mission.
- Inspect the safety of 6 buildings in accordance with Army regulations.
- Handled administrative management, personnel issues and supply requirements for unit.
- Monitored unit training and training schedules.
Chemical Officer/Administrative Officer
United States Army
02.2015 - 05.2017
- Completed monthly reports for the higher command mission.
- Participated in a month-long exercise with foreign nationals successfully unifying multiple countries.
- Observed and trained a sister unit for one month to support their mission.
- Supervised and guided new employees and responded quickly to questions to improve understanding of job responsibilities.
- Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.
Executive Officer/Chemical Officer
United States Army
02.2014 - 02.2015
- Facilitated maintenance of 42 combat vehicles in support of 152 personnel.
- Handled administrative management, personnel issues and supply requirements for unit.
- Monitored unit training and training schedules.
- Double checked inventories and made inventory schedules with supply sergeant.
- Ensured logistics were solidified prior to, during, and returning from multiple training events.
- Facilitated noncombatant evacuation operations for unit and family members; trained family members and coordinated their blackhawk flight with flight operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marian University
Nashville, TN12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Life Science
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Recreational Therapy
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH08.2013
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Patient Flow Coordination
- Medical Terminology Understanding
- Cerner PowerChart
- PPE Compliance
- Project Management/ Event Planning
- Administrative Skills
- Customer Service
- Supervisory Skills/ Personnel Management
Timeline
Patient Care Technician/Nursing Student Intern
Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Saint Thomas Surgery Center Midtown
06.2022 - 06.2023
Certified Medical Assistant
Manhattan Foot Specialists/ Little Apple Podiatry
01.2021 - 05.2022
Medical Service Officer
United Stated Army Reserve
08.2019 - 08.2022
Home Health Caregiver
At Home Care
03.2019 - 03.2020
Tissue Recovery Technician
Community Tissue Services
09.2018 - 12.2018
Executive Officer
United States Army
06.2017 - 07.2018
Chemical Officer/Administrative Officer
United States Army
02.2015 - 05.2017
Executive Officer/Chemical Officer
United States Army
02.2014 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marian University
Bachelor of Science - Life Science
Kansas State University
Bachelor of Science - Recreational Therapy
University of Toledo
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