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Overview
Work History
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Elizabeth Blackburn

Sugar Creek,MO

Summary

Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Maywood Terrace, specializing in patient care planning and medication administration. Demonstrates exceptional clinical judgment and compassion, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Skilled in patient and family advocacy, ensuring holistic care that meets both emotional and physical needs. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Maywood Terrace
11.2023 - Current

Charge nurse


Taking care of residents day to day cares.

Registered Nurse

Three Rivers Hospice North
05.2021 - Current
  • 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.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Registered Nurse

Heartland Hospice
11.2018 - 04.2021

RN case manager


Took care of patients and families at end of life

Charge RN

Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home
09.2010 - 11.2018
  • Maintained an organized clinical environment conducive to efficient workflow by regularly evaluating unit needs and implementing necessary adjustments.
  • Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor and adjust treatment plans, improving overall patient health outcomes.
  • Improved continuity of care across shifts through concise shift reports detailing pertinent updates on patients'' conditions and treatment plans.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by participating in quality assurance initiatives and identifying opportunities for process enhancement.

LPN Charge Nurse

Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home
09.2006 - 09.2010
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.

Education

RN - Nursing

National American University - Rapid City
Kansas City, MO
05.2010

LPN - Practical Nursing

North Central Missouri College
Trenton, MO
07.2006

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Documentation and Charting
  • Patient Assessment
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Patient Care
  • Wound Care
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • IV setup
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Care Planning
  • Patient Management
  • Care Plan Development
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Physical assessments
  • Patient care planning

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Maywood Terrace
11.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Three Rivers Hospice North
05.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse

Heartland Hospice
11.2018 - 04.2021

Charge RN

Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home
09.2010 - 11.2018

LPN Charge Nurse

Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home
09.2006 - 09.2010

RN - Nursing

National American University - Rapid City

LPN - Practical Nursing

North Central Missouri College
Elizabeth Blackburn