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Elizabeth Booty

Odessa,TX

Summary

Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Odessa Regional Medical Center, specializing in patient assessment and education. Demonstrated success in enhancing care plans and mentoring staff to ensure compliance with safety guidelines. Expertise in wound care coordination and team collaboration, resulting in high-quality patient outcomes in critical care environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Odessa Regional Medical Center
Odessa, TX
01.2023 - Current
  • Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, patients, and families regarding post-anesthesia care plans.
  • Conducted performance appraisals for nursing staff to uphold quality standards.
  • Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures to enhance departmental operations.
  • Coordinated weekly meetings with PACU personnel to address patient care issues and improvement opportunities.
  • Assigned, evaluated, and supervised PACU clinical staff to ensure optimal performance.
  • Delivered direct patient care in high-acuity settings, including assessments and discharge planning.
  • Created educational plans and training programs for new nurses entering the unit.
  • Provided mentorship to newly hired nurses transitioning into their roles within PACU.

Director of Nursing

Saint James Living Center
Saint James, MO
03.2021 - 10.2022
  • Mentored new nurses, facilitating smooth transitions into the organization.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to address patient care issues and develop effective solutions.
  • Assisted in recruitment by interviewing candidates and making hiring decisions.
  • Provided clinical guidance to nursing staff, ensuring timely delivery of quality care.
  • Maintained accurate records of staff certifications, licensure, and continuing education credits.
  • Developed and implemented nursing policies to enhance quality patient care.
  • Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding nurse-to-patient ratios and safety guidelines.
  • Resolved staff conflicts professionally while fostering positive working relationships.

Charge Registered Nurse

Missouri Veteran Home
Saint James, MO
12.2021 - 03.2022
  • Served as resource for clinical inquiries from nursing staff across all experience levels.
  • Monitored vital signs, assessed lab values, and administered medications per orders.
  • Evaluated patient responses to interventions and adjusted treatments as necessary.
  • Maintained environment conducive to safe, quality care within regulatory guidelines.
  • Created detailed progress notes in electronic medical record system.
  • Acted as preceptor for new nurses transitioning into specialty practice areas.
  • Performed wound care treatments including dressing changes and debridements.
  • Assessed patient needs through health history and physical assessment data.

Hospice Nurse

Phelps Health Hospice
Rolla, MO
10.2018 - 01.2021
  • Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes and treatments administered.
  • Assisted in end-of-life decision-making processes aligned with patient wishes.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure quality hospice care provision.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to physicians.
  • Educated patients and families on disease processes and symptom management strategies.
  • Responded promptly to emergencies, including pain crises and respiratory distress.
  • Conducted regular home visits to assess conditions and provide interventions.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to develop treatment plans for complex cases.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Mercy Clinics
Marthasville, MO
10.2016 - 10.2018
  • Monitored vital signs, fluid intake, glucose levels, and other medical test results.
  • Maintained safe environment through strict adherence to infection control protocols.
  • Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
  • Ensured accuracy and timeliness of clinical documentation in electronic medical record system.
  • Facilitated referrals for specialty services as needed.
  • Performed comprehensive physical assessments, including vital signs and health history.
  • Collected and packaged biological specimens for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Interviewed patients to gather detailed medical histories.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL
08-2025

Skills

  • Patient assessment and education
  • Wound care coordination
  • Team collaboration
  • Clinical judgment
  • Infection control
  • Diabetes management
  • ACLS certification
  • Vital signs collection
  • Vaccine administration
  • Care plan development
  • Employee evaluation
  • Treatment planning
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Critical care management
  • Emergency procedures
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Palliative care and pain management
  • EMR / EHR
  • Gastrostomy tube care

Certification

  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • PALS

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Odessa Regional Medical Center
01.2023 - Current

Charge Registered Nurse

Missouri Veteran Home
12.2021 - 03.2022

Director of Nursing

Saint James Living Center
03.2021 - 10.2022

Hospice Nurse

Phelps Health Hospice
10.2018 - 01.2021

Licensed Practical Nurse

Mercy Clinics
10.2016 - 10.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University

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