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Elizabeth Boggs

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Kaiser Permanente and Sutter General Hospital. Expert in clinical judgment and discharge planning, delivering exceptional patient care and effectively managing critical situations. Proven ability to educate patients and families, ensuring safe recovery and adherence to treatment plans.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Advice RN

Kaiser Permanente
08.2009 - 11.2018

Assess patient’s by phone and provide care per protocol.

Intervene in emergency by consulting with on call ER MDs or assisting with 911 calls.

Handling abuse calls with proper documentation to required agencies.

Handle potential suicide calls maintains member on the line while alerting manager to call 911.

Registered Nurse

Fort Sutter Surgery Center
07.1998 - 01.2009

PACU RN

Recover post op out patient surgery patients

Maintain airway, monitor vital signs, assess pain level, assess surgical site, drains, circulation of extremity and surgical site.


CONCIOUS SEDATION RN for pain procedures.

Administer medications per MD orders. Monitor patient’s airway and breathing, heart rhythm and vital signs.

Registered Nurse

Sutter General Hospital
05.1984 - 07.1984
  • 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.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

Education

Associate Of Arts - Nursing

American River College
Sacramento, CA
02.1984

Bachelors Degree - Accounting

Sacramento State
Sacramento, CA
12.1976

Skills

  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Discharge planning

Timeline

Advice RN

Kaiser Permanente
08.2009 - 11.2018

Registered Nurse

Fort Sutter Surgery Center
07.1998 - 01.2009

Registered Nurse

Sutter General Hospital
05.1984 - 07.1984

Associate Of Arts - Nursing

American River College

Bachelors Degree - Accounting

Sacramento State
Elizabeth Boggs