Elizabeth D. Cavenaugh
Magnolia,NC
Summary
Compassionate Emergency Room Registered Nurse skilled in managing diverse patient populations and responding swiftly to critical situations. Proven ability to make sound clinical decisions under pressure while fostering teamwork and adaptability in high-stress environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
UNC Health Wayne
Goldsboro, USA
06.2025 - Current
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies, utilizing critical thinking to stabilize patients.
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care in fast-paced emergency environment.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and established protocols.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance continuum of care.
- Evaluated patient needs, leading to prioritized treatment plans.
Streamlined patient flows, resulting in improved service delivery.
Collaborated with physicians on non-invasive procedures to enhance overall care. - Evaluated patient needs, leading to prioritized treatment plans.Streamlined patient flows, resulting in improved service delivery.Collaborated with physicians on non-invasive procedures to enhance overall care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
UNC Health Wayne
Goldsboro, USA
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Monitored cardiac rhythms on telemetry units, identifying abnormal changes to facilitate rapid response and treatment.
- Monitored patient vital signs with telemetry equipment, promptly reporting changes to ensure timely intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to analyze data gathered from patient assessments.
- Ensured compliance with safety and infection control protocols, contributing to a safe patient care environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
UNC Health Wayne
Goldsboro, USA
03.2021 - 08.2023
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Monitored patient vitals including temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels to support timely medical interventions.
- Implemented safety measures such as bed alarms and proper positioning techniques, contributing to a reduction in fall incidents.
- Responded promptly to call lights and reported changes in patient condition to nurses, improving communication and patient care.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
James Sprunt Community College
Kenansville, NC05-2025
Skills
- Acute care management
- Critical care
- Patient assessment
- Wound care management
- Venipuncture techniques
- Critical thinking
- Patient education
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) – North Carolina Board of Nursing
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Accomplishments
- Vizient Nurse Residency Program
- Academic Scholarship Recipient
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UNC Health Wayne
06.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
UNC Health Wayne
08.2023 - 06.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
UNC Health Wayne
03.2021 - 08.2023
Associate Degree - Nursing
James Sprunt Community College