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Elizabeth Bullock

Birmingham

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at St Vincent’s East, adept at critical patient assessments and medication administration. Known for compassionate care and strong clinical judgment, successfully enhancing patient satisfaction and outcomes. Proven ability to mentor staff and manage challenging situations with emotional awareness and effective communication skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

St Vincent’s East
02.2010 - Current
  • 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.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.

Certified Medical Assistant

Grayson Valley Family Practice
01.2000 - 05.2006
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
  • Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.

Education

Associates Degree - Nursing

Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient assessment
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient care
  • Wound care
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Patient monitoring
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Care planning
  • Care plan development
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Physical assessments
  • Intake and discharge
  • High level of autonomy
  • Emotional awareness
  • Mental health nursing
  • Geriatric nursing
  • Cardiac care

Certification

Basic Life Support

MOAB Certified

Timeline

Registered Nurse

St Vincent’s East
02.2010 - Current

Certified Medical Assistant

Grayson Valley Family Practice
01.2000 - 05.2006

Associates Degree - Nursing

Jefferson State Community College

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