Elizabeth Bikak
Marietta,GA
Summary
Critical care nurse with 9 years of experience caring for acutely ill cardiac, medical, and surgical patients. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care using evidence-based best practices. Quality-focused nurse, knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Electrophysiology Lab
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Administered conscious sedation to consistently monitor patient cardiac rhythms and other vitals during invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients' pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, monitoring patients' responses and changing care plans accordingly.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse II
Christiana Care Health System
12.2016 - 05.2018
- Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Clinical Nurse II
Penn Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
11.2015 - 11.2016
- Registered Nurse, Heart & Vascular Intensive Care Unit
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Implemented and monitored infection control.
Registered Nurse Associate Partner
Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital
10.2010 - 09.2015
- Registered Nurse, Cardiac Medical Critical Care
- Chair, Cardiac Medical Critical Care Professional Practice Committee
- Member, Methodist Hospital Professional Practice Committee and Critical Care Quality Council
- New hire orientation preceptor, Capstone student preceptor, Peer Interview Committee
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marian University
Indianapolis01.2010
Skills
- Direct patient care of critically ill medical and surgical patients
- Post-cardiac and lung transplant, cardiovascluar surgery care
- Precepting new hires and nursing students
- Evidence-based practice audits
- Bedside procedures including central line placement, thoracentesis, pericardiocentesis, transvenous pacemaker insertion, bronchoscopy, endoscopy, intubation, chest tube placement, and tracheotomy
- Critical care monitoring and therapy including Intra-aortic balloon pump, continuous renal replacement therapy, therapeutic hypothermia, Swan-Ganz catheter, ventilator, LVAD, catheter-directed thrombolysis, vasopressor therapy
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Electrophysiology Lab
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
06.2018 - 05.2019
Registered Nurse II
Christiana Care Health System
12.2016 - 05.2018
Clinical Nurse II
Penn Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
11.2015 - 11.2016
Registered Nurse Associate Partner
Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital
10.2010 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marian University
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