Elizabeth Bracewell
Tampa
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate healthcare professional with extensive experience at BayCare, starting a career in neuro and advancing through many specialties, including pediatrics and emergency, with two years of floating across four different hospitals. Excells in patient care and effective communication. Proficient in specimen collection and infection control procedures, I consistently ensure a safe and supportive environment for patients, demonstrating critical thinking and a commitment to excellence in all aspects of care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA, PCT, Nurse Intern I,Nurse Intern II
BayCare
Clearwater
05.2015 - Current
- Acquired blood, urine and sputum specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Ensured protection of wounds by using sterile dressings, stockings, and support bandages.
- Reported patient status updates to nursing staff.
- Replenished essential materials in procedure rooms and workstations.
- Utilized the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Ensured safe handling of hazardous materials through strict compliance with infection control procedures.
- Prepared and maintained patient documentation and electronic health records.
- Communicated and interacted with patients to determine need for assistance or emotional and physical support.
- Helped manage patient nutrition by setting up meal trays and assisting with feeding as necessary.
- Helped maintain patient rooms, ensuring a clean and safe environment.
- Supported patients with hygiene routines like bathing.
- Aided in patient transportation, ensuring use of appropriate assistive devices.
- Obtained vital signs and checked blood glucose levels of assigned patients.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Assisted in casting, splinting and bracing of fractures or other orthopedic injuries.
- Worked collaboratively with other healthcare providers including nurses, physicians and radiologists.
- Provided comfort measures when needed such as positioning a child correctly during an exam or holding a child's hand during a procedure.
- Provided patient care by taking vital signs, inserting IVs, & drawing blood.
- Maintained supplies in the Emergency Room including stocking shelves and disposing of outdated or expired items.
Education
Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) -
Galen College of Nursing
St. Petersburg, FL03-2025
High School Diploma -
Fivay High School
Hudson05-2014
Skills
- Basic life support
- Infection control procedures
- Electronic charting
- Specimen collection
- Patient care
- Effective communication
- End-of-life care
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
- Team Daisy Award
Certification
- WELLE Hospital Safety Training
- Phlebotomy
Timeline
CNA, PCT, Nurse Intern I,Nurse Intern II
BayCare
05.2015 - Current
Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) -
Galen College of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Fivay High School
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