Elizabeth Baldwin

• Ellis Hospital: October 2023- Current. Schenectady, NY

-Promoted patient advocacy, ensuring all patients received appropriate care and resources.

-Responded efficiently to critical situations, applying life-saving interventions under pressure while maintaining composure.

-Promoted a culture of teamwork within the surgical suite by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.

-Assisted in complex surgeries with precise execution of tasks, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.

June 2015- October 2016: Orthopedic, Bariatric, Post-operative floor.

• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.

October 2016- Current: Operating Room

• Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
• Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
• Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
• Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
• Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.

• Montefiore New Rochelle: Nov 2021- June 2022 New Rochelle, NY
• Rome Memorial Hospital: August 2022- October 2022. Rome, NY
• Columbia Memorial Hospital: November 2022- May 2023 Hudson,NY
• White Plains Hospital and Surgery Center: July 2023-September 2023. White Plains, NY

• Assisted surgeons during bedside procedures such as central line insertions or tracheostomies, ensuring proper set-up and maintenance of aseptic technique.
• Managed ventilator care for critically ill patients, ensuring optimal settings to maintain adequate oxygenation levels.
• Conducted neurological assessments at regular intervals, detecting subtle changes in clinical status that could signal worsening conditions or potential complications.
• Safely titrated vasoactive medications according to hemodynamic parameters, optimizing blood pressure management for critically ill patients.

• One of three PCAs on a floor of forty patients, daily assignment was 10-14 patients
• Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
• 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.
• Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.