Elizabeth Beacham
Liberty,SC
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with a proven track record in geriatric, emergency, and cardiac care, notably at Greenville Memorial Hospital System. Excelled in telemetry monitoring and emergency response, enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in critical care and relationship building, demonstrated through leadership in continuous quality improvement initiatives and effective patient and family education.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Reliant Geriatrics
10.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Communicate in a professional and respectful manner to the supervising provider and facility staff.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Demonstrate organizational abilities to maintain and coordinate, both electronic and paper records related to patient care for multiple patients at a time.
- Treat all information and data about patients with confidentiality and security.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
Bon Secours
04.2015 - 10.2019
- Ensured timely interventions by promptly identifying and reporting any changes in patient conditions to the appropriate medical personnel.
- Minimized delays in care delivery through effective time management skills while prioritizing multiple tasks simultaneously under high-pressure situations.
- Demonstrated excellent clinical judgment when administering medications as ordered during cardiac catheterization procedures while closely monitoring potential side effects or adverse reactions.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests such as angiograms and electrophysiology studies to provide accurate data for treatment decisions.
- Skillfully managed complex patient cases involving multiple comorbidities while maintaining high-quality nursing care standards.
- Improved patient outcomes by accurately assessing and monitoring vital signs during cardiac catheterization procedures.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and thorough education on cardiac catheterization procedures.
- Contributed to overall department goals by participating in continuous quality improvement initiatives related to cardiac catheterization services.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Exhibited strong leadership skills by serving as a preceptor to new nurses, sharing knowledge of best practices in Cardiac Cath Lab care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Greenville Memorial Hospital System
02.2011 - 04.2015
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during high-stress situations.
- Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
02.2010 - 02.2011
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- 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.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC12.2009
Skills
- Critical Care
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Telemetry monitoring
- Patient Evaluation
- Physical assessments
- Clinical judgment
- Precepting
- Lab result interpretation
- Performing EKGs
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Emergency Response
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship Building
- Chest pain management
- Emergency Procedures
- Emergency Care
- Cardiac Care
- Geriatric Nursing
References
References available on request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Reliant Geriatrics
10.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
Bon Secours
04.2015 - 10.2019
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Greenville Memorial Hospital System
02.2011 - 04.2015
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
02.2010 - 02.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Greenville Technical College
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