Elizabeth Claessens

Oversaw all clinical aspects of outpatient exercise rehabilitation program serving more than 40 patients.

• Championed a patient-centered approach by actively involving patients and their families in the care planning process.
• Worked closely with clinic administrators to maintain a safe, clean and well-organized environment in which patients could receive care.
• Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
• Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
• Improved patient outcomes using nurse patient rapport and research-based multidisciplinary approach.
• Identified and addressed need for patient education by developing presentation about cardiac medications.

• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
• Implemented all aspects of care plans for multiple post surgical patients in fast paced 30 bed cardiac step down unit.
• Monitored and responded rapidly to changes in patients' conditions using clinical judgment in determining necessary interventions.
• Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
• Demonstrated exceptional team work skills with all staff and in coordinating plans of care with interdisciplinary team members.
• Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
• Contributed to strategic initiatives to improve patient outcomes and advance hospital standards as Unit Practice Council Member.