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Elizabeth Brigandi

Eden,NY

Summary

Compassionate RN with extensive experience at Optum, specializing in maternity and oncology care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based practice and effective care coordination. Skilled in telephonic nursing and patient education, fostering holistic health management and support for diverse patient populations.

Additional Nursing Experience - OBGYN Office & US Army Labor & Delivery

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

RN, Maternity

Optum
07.2018 - Current

- Telephonic communication with pregnant moms to help guide them through their pregnancy for a healthy outcome. - Assistance finding doctors, lactation consultants, pediatricians.

- Provided education based on their health history.

- Currently hold RN licenses in 39 states including NY.

- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients.

- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

- Educated patients and families on disease management and preventive care strategies for improved health literacy.

RN, Oncology

Optum
09.2016 - 07.2018

- Telephonic communication with members who have cancer to help guide them through their cancer treatment. - - Completion of chemo auths/clinical trials.

- Encouragement and support to member.

- Educated patients and families on health management, treatment options, and preventive care.

- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.

Staff RN

MASH Urgent Care
06.2004 - 09.2016

- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.

- Educated patients on health management and preventive care strategies.

- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional growth and skill development.

- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.

- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.

- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.

- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.

- Monitored patient vitals and documented changes in electronic health records.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

St. Joseph's Health Center College of Nursing
Syracuse, NY
05-1998

Skills

  • Patient education
  • Care coordination
  • Telephonic nursing
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Compassionate care delivery
  • Holistic nursing approach
  • Medication administration
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Electronic health records

Timeline

RN, Maternity

Optum
07.2018 - Current

RN, Oncology

Optum
09.2016 - 07.2018

Staff RN

MASH Urgent Care
06.2004 - 09.2016

Associate of Science - Nursing

St. Joseph's Health Center College of Nursing