Elizabeth Chaisson
Lexington,MA
Summary
Registered Nurse that is highly organized, fast learning, compassionate, and efficient with great communication and time management skills. Excel in situations that require team collaboration and independent decision making.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Intermediate Float Pool Staff
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
08.2018 - Current
- Provides patient care, working in multiple units including ER holding, medical surgical units, psychiatric, and PACU
- Performs wound care, administers medications and treatments, and provides patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
- Collaborates with Nurse administrator, staffing office
- Served as preceptor for new Float Pool and new ED hires
- Works as charge nurse when needed, served as a co-chair on unit-based practice council and served on cardiovascular committee.
Staff Nurse, Thoracic Intermediate Care Unit
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2018
- Provide nursing care to thoracic surgical patients who are both stable and critically ill
- Assist in complex medical procedures such as bedside bronchoscopy, and chest tube placement while supporting the well-being of the patient during, pre- and post- procedure
- Develop nursing care plans for a variety of thoracic patients where health status is continuously changing
- Clinical Colleague- mentor newer staff members develop and encourage positive relationships with staff and promote quality patient care
- Precepting new staff nurses and developing case study based education programs.
Clinical Lead, Acute Care Documentation
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
08.2010 - 05.2012
- Developed content for physical assessment, initial patient assessment, tubes and drains and DASH initiative
- Collaborated with a large medical center as well as many subject matter experts
- Preformed integrated testing
- Conducted usability testing with all care teams including RNs, MDs, and health professionals.
Dialysis technician
Fresenius Medical Care
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Set up and initiated dialysis treatment for ESRD patients thought ports, fistulas and grafts
- Assessed vital signs and fluid balance for each patient.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
Boston College
01.2005
Skills
- Excellent communicator, both written and verbal
- Efficient independent and group worker
- Leads through example and mentorship
- Adapts easily to frequently changing environment
License
Registered Professional Nurse, Massachusetts
Timeline
Intermediate Float Pool Staff
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
08.2018 - Current
Clinical Lead, Acute Care Documentation
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
08.2010 - 05.2012
Staff Nurse, Thoracic Intermediate Care Unit
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2018
Dialysis technician
Fresenius Medical Care
01.2003 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
Boston College
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