ELIZABETH CASSELS HARTLEY, RN, BSN, CCRN-CMC
Dallas,TX
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled Registered Nurse with eight years of diverse experience in critical care, including eight ICU travel contracts and outpatient care in a fast-paced, highly procedural Otolaryngology clinic. Expertise in managing complex cases and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Committed to delivering evidence-based, safe patient care while adapting to dynamic healthcare environments. Proven record of enhancing patient experiences through compassionate care and clinical excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ambulatory RN, Assistant Team Lead, Rapid Response
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
09.2023 - 09.2025
- Provide comprehensive nursing care by assisting with procedures alongside a Laryngologist.
- Assist in overseeing daily operations, manage clinic flow, guide staff, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, patient satisfaction, and overall department performance.
- Serve concurrently as a Rapid Response Team (RRT) nurse, leading high-acuity interventions by coordinating multidisciplinary response, executing standing medical orders in the absence of a physician, delivering critical interventions, and escalating care when necessary to stabilize deteriorating patients and prevent adverse outcomes.
Travel RN, Intensive Care Unit
Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
Charge RN, Orienter, Surgical Intensive Care Unit
UAB St. Vincent's
02.2017 - 06.2023
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Led shift handover meetings effectively communicating critical information about each patient's status ensuring continuity of care.
- Monitored patients’ post-operative progress, anticipating emerging challenges to provide timely interventions to ensure optimal recovery.
- Assisted physicians during bedside procedures like arterial line insertion, central line insertions, bedside burr hole procedure or wound dressings ensuring timely completion while maintaining sterility.
- Performed medication audits and frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Travel RN, Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit
UAB
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Conducted neurological assessments at regular intervals, detecting subtle changes in clinical status that could signal worsening conditions or potential complications and promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Travel RN, Medical Intensive Care Unit
University of Mississippi Medical Center
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Performed advanced life support measures, contributing to successful resuscitations when required.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
Travel RN, Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Piedmont Columbus Regional
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs, identifying early warning signs of complications, and taking prompt action in emergent situations.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in rapidly changing situations, contributing to positive patient outcomes.
- Educated family members about their loved one's condition, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding treatment options.
Travel RN, Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Piedmont
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Utilized advanced monitoring equipment like ventilators, infusion pumps, and hemodynamic monitors for constant assessment of patient''s condition and necessary interventions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families in challenging situations, fostering trust and open communication between all parties involved in patient care.
Travel RN, COVID Intensive Care Unit
Baptist Medical Center East
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Implemented strict infection control measures to minimize cross-contamination risks within the ICU environment.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, including central line placements, lumbar punctures, chest tube placement, and thoracenteses.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications, treatments, and IV therapies.
Travel RN, COVID Crisis Intensive Care Unit
DCH Regional Medical Center
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Specialized in managing complex COVID and multi-organ failure patients, including proficiency in advanced therapies such as prone positioning, paralytic sedation protocols, titration of vasoactive drips, and initiation of bronchodilation inhalation therapy.
- Swiftly respond and implement updated protocols from the CDC, ensuring seamless communication from management to the units for immediate action.
- Assessed patients responses to treatments, adjusting interventions as needed for optimal results.
Travel RN, Intensive Care Unit
North Suburban Medical Center
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling diverse patient populations and complex cases, showcasing versatility as a Travel Registered Nurse in the ICU setting.
- Managed ventilator settings for critically ill patients, optimizing respiratory support while minimizing complications.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality care and close monitoring.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing, Samford University
Birmingham, AL12.2016
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, ALSkills
- Airway and ventilator management
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Management of PIVs, central lines, and Swan Ganz
- Sedation, vasopressor, inotrope, and paralytic drip management
- Procedure assist
- Skilled venipuncture
- Clinical leadership
- CRRT and Peritoneal Dialysis
- Nurse preceptor
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Thorough patient assessment
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
ACLS, BLS, PALS, CCRN-CMC, NIHSS
Honors, Involvement & Professional Societies
- UT Southwestern Otolaryngology Shared Governance Committee
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) member
- Sigma Theta Tau, Gamma Eta Chapter – Samford University
- Samford Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing Diplomat and Co-Chair
- Samford Academic Integrity Council Representative
- Sigma Alpha Lambda Honor Society
- Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
- Cardinal Key Honor Society
Timeline
Ambulatory RN, Assistant Team Lead, Rapid Response
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
09.2023 - 09.2025
Travel RN, Intensive Care Unit
Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center
06.2023 - 09.2023
Travel RN, Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit
UAB
11.2022 - 05.2023
Travel RN, Medical Intensive Care Unit
University of Mississippi Medical Center
06.2022 - 09.2022
Travel RN, Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Piedmont Columbus Regional
01.2022 - 04.2022
Travel RN, Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Piedmont
08.2021 - 12.2021
Travel RN, COVID Intensive Care Unit
Baptist Medical Center East
01.2021 - 08.2021
Travel RN, COVID Crisis Intensive Care Unit
DCH Regional Medical Center
08.2020 - 11.2020
Travel RN, Intensive Care Unit
North Suburban Medical Center
07.2019 - 10.2019
Charge RN, Orienter, Surgical Intensive Care Unit
UAB St. Vincent's
02.2017 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing, Samford University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
The University of Alabama
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