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Elizabeth Badowski

Sunbury,OH

Summary

Licensed Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience working with the pediatric and young adult population. I have years of experience with assessments, evaluations, diagnostic testing and treatment plans. I have program development experience as I was the Hip Program Coordinator for the Orthopedic Department Center for Hip Preservation at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Frequently praised by my peers as being efficient, knowledgeable, caring, upbeat, and energetic. I can be relied upon to help your team achieve its goals.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner

Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, OH
08.2006 - 12.2023
  • Independently formulated plan of care after ordering and reviewing radiographic imaging and laboratory results and completing an orthopedic assessment in both in-patient and out-patient settings.
  • Independently evaluated and assessed orthopedic patient response to treatment, including pain and function post-operatively.
  • Prescribed and facilitated referrals among multiple disciplines both within hospital and community settings.
  • Assisted in the preparation of orthopedic surgeries by speaking with families pre-operatively regarding surgery and post-operative care, including coordinating home equipment needs.
  • Collaborated and facilitated communication between healthcare teams regarding complex cases or changes in a patient's condition to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Participated in clinical research projects focused on improving outcomes for orthopedic patients, utilizing Red Cap and other research data bases.
  • Helped develop policies and procedures related to the pediatric orthopedic service.
  • Helped develop and implement a new Orthopedic Center for Hip Preservation at local pediatric hospital.
  • Published and presented on orthopedic and pediatric topics at both the local and national level.

Registered Nurse, Pediatric Burn/Trauma/Orthopedics

Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, OH
01.2003 - 08.2006
  • Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care, and implementation of nursing interventions.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications, and intervene appropriately.
  • Perform wound care management, per protocol, in the pediatric trauma and/or burn population.
  • Managed multiple tasks and precepting while providing timely, high quality patient care.
  • Educated patients and family members about treatments, care requirements, and other relevant information.

Education

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Otterbein University
Westerville, OH
05-2006

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse

Capital University
Bexley, OH
12-2002

Skills

  • Diagnostic Imaging Interpretation
  • Discharge Planning
  • Team Collaboration
  • Fracture Management
  • Patient Education
  • Pain Management
  • Orthopedic Assessment
  • Postoperative Care
  • Wound Care
  • Treatment Preparation

Affiliations

  • St. Paul School Advisory Board Member
  • St. John Neumann Catholic Church Eucharistic Minister
  • OAAPN member
  • NAPNAP member
  • National Multiple Sclerosis Society Member

Timeline

Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner

Nationwide Children's Hospital
08.2006 - 12.2023

Registered Nurse, Pediatric Burn/Trauma/Orthopedics

Nationwide Children's Hospital
01.2003 - 08.2006

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Otterbein University

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse

Capital University

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