Elizabeth DeFrances
Loomis,CA
Summary
Healthcare professional adept in emergency care with focus on delivering patient-centered outcomes. History of impactful contributions to patient stabilization and care coordination. Collaborative team player known for adaptability and reliability, ensuring seamless operations in dynamic healthcare settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital
02.2023 - Current
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Expedited treatment plans by interpreting diagnostic tests accurately and collaborating with physicians on appropriate interventions.
- Updated personal nursing knowledge through continuing education courses, staying current on best practices in emergency medicine.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital of Folsom
07.2021 - 02.2023
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to severity of their condition.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Prevented medication errors by diligently verifying drug orders against patient records before administering treatments.
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Dignity Health Methodist Hospital
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Provided comprehensive education on medications, treatments, and self-care techniques to patients and their families.
- Maintained accurate electronic medical records, ensuring timely communication among healthcare team members and proper documentation of patient progress.
- Conducted thorough physical assessments to establish baseline data for each patient upon admission to the unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for effective care planning and implementation, resulting in optimized patient care.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights by addressing their concerns regarding treatment plans effectively with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Renown Regional Medical Center
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and promptly addressing critical needs.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse
Renown Regional Medical Center
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Education
Associate Degree - Registered Nursing
American River College
Sacramento, CA05.2019
Skills
- Emergency Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Safety
- Behavioral Health Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Accurate Documentation
- Ultrasound Guided IV Certified
- Emergency triage
Certification
- CPR/BLS
- ACLS
- PALS Certified
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital of Folsom
07.2021 - 02.2023
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Dignity Health Methodist Hospital
02.2021 - 07.2021
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Renown Regional Medical Center
10.2020 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse
Renown Regional Medical Center
10.2019 - 10.2020
Associate Degree - Registered Nursing
American River College
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