Elizabeth Bognanno, RN
Springfield,VA
Summary
Dedicated nurse with 3 years in high-acuity settings, delivering quality patient care. Capable of adapting to diverse healthcare environments and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Experienced in monitoring critical conditions, developing care plans, and utilizing electronic health records to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Progressive Care Unit
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, D.C.
09.2025 - Current
- Provided holistic care and support to patients across Transplant PCU, Neurology PCU, Emergency Department, and Surgical ICU, adapting to varied clinical needs.
- Delivered comprehensive care to 3-4 patients in 28-bed PCU, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Documented patient care accurately in Cerner Powerchart
Registered Nurse, Medical Progressive Care Unit
University of Colorado Health
Aurora, CO
10.2023 - 08.2025
- Delivered direct patient care in intensive care setting for complex high acuity population, collaborating within a 36-bed unit staffed by 11 RNs and 4 CNAs
- Maintained airways and oxygenation status for respiratory failure patients using high flow oxygen, CPAP, BiPAP, and AVAPS
- Responded to life threatening situations utilizing nursing standards and protocols for treatment
- Closely monitored acute conditions such as afib/RVR, sepsis, COPD and CHF exacerbations, hypo and hypertensive crisis, STEMI/NSTEMI, DKA, and CVA’s
- Performed nursing assessment and develops, implements and evaluates plans of care in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team per agency policy and procedure
- Administered prescribed medications, IV therapies and blood products in accordance to nursing standards
- Educated patients and families on care plans, medications and discharge instructions
- Preceptor to new graduate and ICU float nurses
- Recorded patient care in comprehensive electronic health record Epic Systems, ensuring accurate and timely documentation
Advanced Care Partner, Medical Progressive Care Unit
University of Colorado Health
Aurora, CO
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Measured and recorded vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, oxygen saturation) to ensure accurate patient monitoring
- Observed and reported changes in patient condition to RN or medical staff for timely intervention
- Assisted in admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients to facilitate smooth patient flow
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Denver College of Nursing
Denver, CO01-2023
Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion, Minor in Business
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC01-2014
Skills
- Epic and Oracle Health EHR
- Critical care expertise
- Care coordination
- Patient education
- Time management
- Nurse preceptorship
Certification
American Heart Association, Aurora, CO, BLS/ACLS Healthcare Provider (CPR/AED Professional Certification), 05/25
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Progressive Care Unit
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
09.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical Progressive Care Unit
University of Colorado Health
10.2023 - 08.2025
Advanced Care Partner, Medical Progressive Care Unit
University of Colorado Health
07.2022 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Denver College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion, Minor in Business
Appalachian State University