Elizabeth Clark

24 bed Telemetry Unit with med/surg overflow. 12 hour night shifts. patient on this unit are often confused with high acuity needs. requiring 24 hour telemetry and neuro monitoring. serves on Rapid Response when needed. Code Blues and Neuro codes are often shiftily on this unit

• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Rapid Response Team, Code Blue, Neuro Codes. CPR, peripheral and osseous IV insertion, urinary catheter insertion, NG placement. Assisted with bedside intubations, chest tube and central line insertions.
• Regularly performed Sexual Assuly Nurse Examinations, forensic specimens collection, hangling and transferring to Law Enforcement.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
• Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
• Coordinated interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
• Negotiated with suppliers and vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
• Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
• Educated and supported direct care staff with training, guidance, mentoring and resources required to achieve objectives."

• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
• Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties. Med/Surg, Trauma.

• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.

• Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
• Educated patient, family or caretaker about post discharge care procedures to facilitate care continuum.
• Prepared chemotherapy doses and iron infusions for patient treatments as per physicians' orders.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Cared for patients in 36-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.