Elizabeth Davila
Spearman,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight NUrse
Apollo Medflight
Amarillo , TX
01.2022 - Current
- Performed wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor-wing and fixed-wing aircraft.
- Assessed for and detected changes in status of patients and demonstrated proactive approach to solving patient problems.
- Maintained flight medicine knowledge base by attending mandatory meetings, performing chart and equipment reviews, skills labs and clinical rotations and participating in continuing education sessions for care and transport of critically ill and injured patients.
- Communicated with patients, explaining nursing tasks being performed in effort to maintain calm.
- Planned, organized and positioned equipment and supplies for use in emergency conditions before, during and after transport.
Registered Nurse
Hansford County Hospital
Spearman, TX
01.2014 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Hansford County Hospital District
Spearman, TX
09.2013 - 12.2013
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Vibra Healthcare
Amarillo , TX
05.2013 - 12.2013
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vibra Healthcare
Amarillo , TX
04.2009 - 05.2013
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TXBachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Goodwell, OK05.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Seward County Community College
Liberal, KS05.2018
Certificate LVN - Nursing
Frank Phillips College
Borger, TX05.2013
Skills
- Patient Examination
- Treatment Preparation
- Medication Administration
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Care Oversight
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Clear Patient Communication
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Care Coordination
- Diet and Nutrition
- Procedure Assistance
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Accurate Documentation
- Attention to Detail
- Compassionate and Caring
- Student Precepting
- Microsoft Office
- First Aid
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Delegation and Motivation
- Nursing Performance Assessment
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advnaced Cardiac Life Support
- TNCC- Trauma Nurse Core Course
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- Stop the Bleed Instructor
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Flight NUrse
Apollo Medflight
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Hansford County Hospital
01.2014 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Hansford County Hospital District
09.2013 - 12.2013
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Vibra Healthcare
05.2013 - 12.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vibra Healthcare
04.2009 - 05.2013
No Degree - Nursing
Amarillo College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Seward County Community College
Certificate LVN - Nursing
Frank Phillips College
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