Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline

Elizabeth Courtney

Lancaster,NY

Summary

Bachelor's prepared, NYS Board-Certified Registered Nurse with 19+ years of experience in Emergency and Intensive care settings. Experienced Travel Nurse with 13 years of diverse unit experience. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse without sanctions. Certified in PALS, ACLS, and BLS, previously held TNCC and ENPC certifications. Recognized for professional handling of difficult personalities and maintaining composure in stressful situations. Strong written and oral communication skills, valuable asset in team-driven environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Mobile Research Nurse (CRMN)

PCM Trials
09.2022 - Current

Trained and certified to follow GCP and complete trial-specific training to provide mobile visits for

subjects enrolled in clinical trials. Provide source documentation for each visit and a variety of clinical

services including assessments, injections, infusions and blood draws

Travel Pediatric/Adult ER Registered Nurse

Albany Med Health System Staffing Alliance
01.2023 - 07.2023

Travel Pediatric/Adult ER Registered Nurse

Trusted Health Care
12.2021 - 09.2022
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma. Level 1 trauma facility.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
  • Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.


Travel ER Registered Nurse

ProLink Healthcare
09.2021 - 10.2021
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

ER Travel Nurse

ProLink Healthcare
07.2021 - 09.2021
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
  • Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
  • Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

COVID-19 Vaccinator

NYS Department Of Health
03.2021 - 05.2021
  • Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation' on approx. 100 clients a day.
  • Wore required PPE, including face mask, eye protection, medical gloves, gown and PAPR.
  • Completed screening questions with patients following CDC guidelines.
  • Reviewed patient files and records, including allergies, problems, medications and immunization statuses.

ICU Travel Nurse

Fountain Valley Regional Hospital And Medical Center
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Delivered outstanding patient care in COVID critical care units.
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
  • Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
  • Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
  • Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families’ cultural and religious traditions and preferences.

Covid Screener

DC Health
09.2020 - 12.2020
  • Collected fluid or tissue samples by using appropriate collection procedures, including nasopharyngeal and nasal cavity collection procedures.
  • Logged patient information and recorded results into system using Powerapps and Microsoft.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for registration, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, use of proper PPE and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.

ICU Travel Nurse

Dallas Regional Medical Center
07.2020 - 08.2020
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
  • Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
  • Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
  • Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult and geriatric ICU patients.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Continuously maintained proper safety and took precautionary measures to avoid spread of disease and infection.

Emergency Room Travel Nurse

NYC Health & Hospitals-Elmhurst Hospital
04.2020 - 07.2020
  • Worked with COVID-19 patients in the epic center of the current pandemic.
  • Assisted with resuscitation of respiratory distress patients due to corona virus symptoms.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.

Pediatric Travel Nurse

Montefiore Medical Center
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
  • Identified common pediatric and adolescent illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management
  • Thrived in high volume atmosphere providing care ranging from wellness visits to illnesses, injuries, and life-threatening conditions
  • Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures
  • Started and maintained IV's in newborns to adolescence

Emergency Room Travel Nurse

Albany Medical Center
01.2019 - 09.2019

Emergency Room Travel Nurse

Montefiore Medical Center
09.2018 - 12.2018

Emergency Room Travel Nurse

Upstate Medical University
01.2018 - 08.2018
  • Provided educational support to patients and families to inform them of procedures.
  • Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Started and maintained IV's in newborns to adolescence

Emergency Room Travel Nurse

St. Peter's Hospital
09.2017 - 12.2017
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

PACU Nurse

Duke University Health System
10.2016 - 06.2017
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
  • Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Provided exceptional care to 2 high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.

Emergency Room Travel Nurse

St. Mary's Hospital
05.2016 - 09.2016
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

PACU Nurse

Duke University Health System
01.2016 - 04.2016
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
  • Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Provided exceptional care to 2 high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.

Emergency Room Travel Nurse

St. Mary's Hospital
09.2015 - 12.2015
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

PACU Nurse

Glens Falls Hospital
05.2015 - 09.2015
  • Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.

Emergency Room Nurse

Albany Medical Center
07.2014 - 04.2015
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.

Education

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing BSN - Nursing

D'Youville College, Buffalo, NY
05.2005

High School Diploma -

Shenendehowa High School, Clifton Park, NY
06.1998

Skills

  • Ability to adapt quickly to a changing environment
  • Electronic charting expertise(EMR,cerner,epic)
  • Trauma recovery
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Solid assessment skills
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Ability to perform intensive manual labor
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Triage
  • PPE Donning and Doffing
  • Emergency response skills/techniques-RSI,ACLS,peripheral IV start, central line set-up and management, obtain EKG and basic interpretation, airway management, cardiac/sedation drips, ventilator management, transfusions

Affiliations

  • Member, Emergency Nurses Association, 2007 to Current

Certification

  • Registered Nurse in NY, License number-561918, 2005
  • ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support-Exp 2025
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support-Exp 2025
  • BLS- Basic Life Support-Exp 2025

Timeline

Travel Pediatric/Adult ER Registered Nurse - Albany Med Health System Staffing Alliance
01.2023 - 07.2023
Certified Mobile Research Nurse (CRMN) - PCM Trials
09.2022 - Current
Travel Pediatric/Adult ER Registered Nurse - Trusted Health Care
12.2021 - 09.2022
Travel ER Registered Nurse - ProLink Healthcare
09.2021 - 10.2021
ER Travel Nurse - ProLink Healthcare
07.2021 - 09.2021
COVID-19 Vaccinator - NYS Department Of Health
03.2021 - 05.2021
ICU Travel Nurse - Fountain Valley Regional Hospital And Medical Center
01.2021 - 03.2021
Covid Screener - DC Health
09.2020 - 12.2020
ICU Travel Nurse - Dallas Regional Medical Center
07.2020 - 08.2020
Emergency Room Travel Nurse - NYC Health & Hospitals-Elmhurst Hospital
04.2020 - 07.2020
Pediatric Travel Nurse - Montefiore Medical Center
10.2019 - 03.2020
Emergency Room Travel Nurse - Albany Medical Center
01.2019 - 09.2019
Emergency Room Travel Nurse - Montefiore Medical Center
09.2018 - 12.2018
Emergency Room Travel Nurse - Upstate Medical University
01.2018 - 08.2018
Emergency Room Travel Nurse - St. Peter's Hospital
09.2017 - 12.2017
PACU Nurse - Duke University Health System
10.2016 - 06.2017
Emergency Room Travel Nurse - St. Mary's Hospital
05.2016 - 09.2016
PACU Nurse - Duke University Health System
01.2016 - 04.2016
Emergency Room Travel Nurse - St. Mary's Hospital
09.2015 - 12.2015
PACU Nurse - Glens Falls Hospital
05.2015 - 09.2015
Emergency Room Nurse - Albany Medical Center
07.2014 - 04.2015
Shenendehowa High School - High School Diploma,
D'Youville College - Bachelor Of Science In Nursing BSN, Nursing
Elizabeth Courtney