Elizabeth Bailey
Owings,MD
Summary
Empathetic nurse practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional bringing over [numerous years of nursing experience in diagnosing, evaluating and treating acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examinations and testing. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner, Cardiac Surgery Division
University of Maryland Medical Center
2021.05 - Current
- Oversees and manages the care of complex cardiac and aortic surgery patients from preoperative planning through discharge
- Evaluates and treats on the basis of history, physical examination, radiological, laboratory, and other diagnostic test results
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support care and comfort of patients.
- Utilizes current research and evidence-based decision-making in all clinical practice
- Performs comprehensive physical examinations and documents patient histories in patients with multiple comorbidities to gather information and identify health issues
- Communicates and collaborates with all members of the care team, to include specialists as well as patients and their families.
- Performs and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research
- Participates in and supports accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of the organization
- Demonstrates responsibility for professional practice through active participation in professional organizations and continuing education
- Precepts students enrolled in advanced practice provider programs
- Precepts new team members and facilitates their learning and skill acquisition
Nurse Practitioner, Trauma Surgery Service
R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
2021.01 - 2021.05
- Oversee and manage the care of PARC level trauma patients from admission through discharge
- Communicate and collaborate with all members of the care team, to include specialists as well as patients and their families.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Clinical Nurse Supervisor, COVID Unit
Luminis Health, Anne Arundel Medical Center
2020.03 - 2020.12
- Supervised, directed, and delegated appropriate duties to nurses and patient care technicians.
- Coordinated departmental operations according to administrative, legal and medical guidelines.
- Led the transformation of the observation department to the hospital’s primary COVID care unit for acutely ill patients
- Monitored and stabilized patients as part of the hospital critical care team
- Worked in collaboration with the palliative care team to provide compassionate care and comfort to terminally ill patients with COVID
- Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
- Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.
Charge/Staff Nurse, Observation Department
Luminis Health, Anne Arundel Medical Center
2018.08 - 2020.03
- Planned, coordinated and carried out day-to-day functioning of 22 bed observation unit for acutely ill patients in an observation status
- Provided direct care of patients to include administering medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections, monitored patients on cardiac telemetry, and managed various cardiac infusions
- Supervised, directed, and delegated appropriate duties to nurses and patient care technicians
- Communicated and collaborated with all members of the health care team to provide comprehensive patient care.
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Luminis Health, Anne Arundel Medical Center
2017.08 - 2018.08
- Provided direct care to adult patients in the emergency department
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Evaluated patients’ overall condition and response to treatment through personal observation and assessment
- Collaborated with physicians and other health care team members to discuss and treat patients' conditions and provide for medical needs
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management, and discharge guidance.
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center
2015.07 - 2017.08
- Responsible for care and throughput of patients across the lifespan in a busy 30+ bed ED
- Performed patient triage and intake for patients to determine the priority of care based on physical, psychological, and social needs.
- 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.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Texas Health Resources Southwest
2014.06 - 2015.07
- Provided care to patients across the lifespan with different conditions from infants, children, pregnant women, and the elderly
- Independently maintained safe and effective care to patients with different acuity levels in a time-restricted and demanding environment
- Constantly communicated and collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care was given to patients in a timely manner.
Assistant Program Manager
US Navy Reserve
2000.01 - 2005.01
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with U.S. Navy policies and regulations.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
U.S. Navy SH-60B “Seahawk” Helicopter Pilot
United States Navy
1991.01 - 2000.01
- Operated aircraft at at sea, often in harsh weather conditions, for completion of various military missions.
- Reviewed aeronautical charts and used navigational instruments during each flight and maintained strong knowledge of U.S. as well as foreign flight rules and regulations.
- Met with other crew members to plan missions prior to flight and review results following completion.
- Checked aircraft prior to flights to maintain proper functionality of engines, controls, instruments and other systems.
Education
Master of Science - Hospice And Palliative Care
University of Maryland - Baltimore
Baltimore, MD08.2024
Master of Science, Nursing - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
The George Washington University
Washington D.C.06.2020
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Oceanography
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD05.1991
Skills
- Postoperative care of the cardiac surgery patient
- Management of patients with multiple comorbidities
- Palliative Care
- Differential Diagnosis
- Precepting
Certification
Maryland Board of Nursing
- AGACNP-BC
- Registered Nurse
Cardiac Surgery Advanced Life Support (CALS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner, Cardiac Surgery Division
University of Maryland Medical Center
2021.05 - Current
Nurse Practitioner, Trauma Surgery Service
R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
2021.01 - 2021.05
Clinical Nurse Supervisor, COVID Unit
Luminis Health, Anne Arundel Medical Center
2020.03 - 2020.12
Charge/Staff Nurse, Observation Department
Luminis Health, Anne Arundel Medical Center
2018.08 - 2020.03
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Luminis Health, Anne Arundel Medical Center
2017.08 - 2018.08
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center
2015.07 - 2017.08
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Texas Health Resources Southwest
2014.06 - 2015.07
Assistant Program Manager
US Navy Reserve
2000.01 - 2005.01
U.S. Navy SH-60B “Seahawk” Helicopter Pilot
United States Navy
1991.01 - 2000.01
Master of Science - Hospice And Palliative Care
University of Maryland - Baltimore
Master of Science, Nursing - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
The George Washington University
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Oceanography
United States Naval Academy
Maryland Board of Nursing
- AGACNP-BC
- Registered Nurse
Cardiac Surgery Advanced Life Support (CALS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
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