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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Elizabeth Bynum

Lawton,OK

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Montevista Rehabilitation And Skilled Care Lawton
Lawton, OK
02.2021 - Current
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
  • Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
  • Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
  • Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
  • Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
  • Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
  • Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
  • Evaluated work performance of 75 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
  • Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.

Director of Nursing

Oklahoma Department Of Veterans Affairs
Lawton, OK
01.2017 - 01.2021
  • Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
  • Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
  • Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
  • Evaluated work performance of 150 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.

Director of Nursing

Cedar Crest Manor
Lawton, OK
03.2013 - 01.2017
  • Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
  • Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
  • Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
  • Evaluated work performance of 50 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.

Registered Nurse

Fresenius Dialysis
Lawton, OK
07.2011 - 03.2013
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK
06.2012

Associate of Science - Nursing

Western Oklahoma State College
Altus, OK
05.2011

No Degree - Nursing

Great Plains Technology Center
Lawton, OK
07.2002

Skills

  • Staff Supervision
  • Patient Assessments
  • Wound Care
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • Administering Immunizations
  • Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Managing Deadlines
  • Physical Assessment
  • Follow-Up Calls
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Team Coordination
  • Patient Education
  • Care Plan Development
  • Medication Administration
  • Long-Term Care

Certification

Infection Control Preventionist

NHSN qualified

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Montevista Rehabilitation And Skilled Care Lawton
02.2021 - Current

Director of Nursing

Oklahoma Department Of Veterans Affairs
01.2017 - 01.2021

Director of Nursing

Cedar Crest Manor
03.2013 - 01.2017

Registered Nurse

Fresenius Dialysis
07.2011 - 03.2013

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Oklahoma City University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Western Oklahoma State College

No Degree - Nursing

Great Plains Technology Center

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