ELIZABETH DESAULNIERS

• Conducts reviews and provides analysis of patient-related events and near misses related to NMCSD, Camp Pendleton, and multiple branch clinics throughout San Diego.

• Aggregates, visualizes, and executes trend analysis with additional statistical calculations employing Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and relevant computer programs.

• Skilled in serving as a facilitator to conduct Root Cause Analysis and patient safety reviews while monitoring multiple projects simultaneously.

• Ability to function independently and in leadership capacity for multiple key projects.

• Provides presentation skills for direct audiences for education purposes.

• Specialized in process improvement strategies involving planning, implementation, execution, and evaluation in health care, highlighted by considerable experience with data collection and analysis.

• Engaged regularly with diverse staff and senior managerial personnel within Command, including Directors, Chairmen/Department Heads, and Healthcare providers.

• Advise command management in making effective and efficient resource decisions within the context of the healthcare environment.

• Evaluates medical and administrative services alongside products to determine overall efficiency and effectiveness

• Designs educational resources, including PowerPoint and Excel, for multiple command suite levels and units concerning policy advancements and expected outcomes while utilizing data analysis from a range of clinical guidelines and trials.

• Spearheaded multidisciplinary initiatives to integrate patient safety protocols, collaborating with clinical leadership and support teams to align system improvements with regulatory compliance and accreditation standards.

• Standardized clinical review processes by integrating evidence-based guidelines and actionable data analytics, driving enhanced care quality and supporting measurable advancements in patient safety outcomes.

• Championed comprehensive risk assessment projects by uniting multidisciplinary teams to identify systemic vulnerabilities and develop actionable recommendations, ensuring alignment with evolving patient safety standards.

• Demonstrates organizational leadership and project management skills to identify areas for improvement in patient care processes, and participates in initiatives to enhance service delivery.
• Delivers direct care to diabetic patients utilizing Dexcom's Continuous Glucose Monitoring devices.
• Demonstrated extensive experience in patient care for diabetes, encompassing education and treatment for patients, families, and staff on a daily basis
• Adheres to organizational and departmental guidelines to actively endorse the Navy's mission and core values. Ensured compliance with NMCSD nursing practices, Joint Commission standards for performance improvement initiatives, and local guidelines.
• Delivers specialized direct nursing care to patients undergoing invasive diagnostic studies and intravenous conscious sedation therapy utilizing nursing process in relation to special radiological procedures; IV sedation and monitoring, assessments, plan of care, infection prevention, pharmacology, quality improvement, technology, clinical application, and transfusion therapy.
• Executed venipunctures and phlebotomies for effective sample collection.
  Initiated intravenous therapy in both emergent and nonemergent situations.
  Demonstrated extensive knowledge of venous anatomy and phlebotomy techniques.proficiency, and technical ability in the use of parenteral equipment. Proficiency in port access and de-access techniques
• Effective delivery of individualized clinical care coordination through collaboration with other healthcare professionals, peer review, patients, and their families
• Diligently organizes and executes extensive assessments to uncover physical, psychological, and social needs facilitating superior patient-centered care
• Orchestrates referrals, guarantees follow-up appointments, and manages transitions between care levels (hospital to home or outpatient care) to prevent rehospitalizations while ensuring prompt resolution for consults and encounters.aiming for completion within specified time frames
• Participates in quality assurance initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and improve overall service delivery while maintaining meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical skills. Assist with data collection and interpretation, outcome measurements, and reporting
• Accountable for the management of fiscal and material resources within the unit
• Participates in the clinical decision-making process with excellent written and verbal communication skills while working with medical staff and radiologists
• Provides education to patients and their families about medical conditions, procedures, and recovery plans. Educates nursing and clinical staff on new policies, procedures, and best practices in patient care coordination.
• Demonstrates critical thinking through meticulous data analysis and intricate detail assessment skills while providing nursing interventions during day-to-day operations
• Within 3 months of hire, received a 'Good Catch Winner of the Week' Award and a Commander coin as the Patient Safety Champion for attention to detail and dedication to support the goal of achieving zero harm

• Extensive experience caring and treating patients with Diabetes including a good working knowledge of CGM patients in the perioperative setting.
• Provided temporary staffing to the following large teaching facilities: Stanford Healthcare, Oregon Health and Science University, and the University of Washington.
• Adapted quickly to the designated nursing role in a fast-paced environment to provide temporary staffing relief multiple units in the pre-operative and post-operative setting
• Exercised independent nursing judgement in managing the care of patients with complex health problems
• Effectively analyzed data and individualized care utilizing strong reasoning skills, often during intense situations
• Collaborated with patient, family, and other healthcare providers/disciplines to optimize patients return to health while promoting independence in self-care
• Anticipated patient needs using advanced critical thinking skills for the pre and post operative patient
• Supervised and coordinated the work of ancillary healthcare personnel
• Negotiated contracts for job placement and extensions
• Managed a dynamic caseload of patients in collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Experienced with Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) and Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA)
• Unit Resource guide between Nursing Informaticists and staff members for electronic medical record charting transition from Cerner to EPIC
• Implemented National Patient Safety Goals to support positive outcomes for patients and families
• Provided appropriate care in multiple states and units by adapting to states specific guidelines of care while also following federal specific guidelines for measurable outcomes.

• Performed charge nurse duties
• Organized and lead a team of nursing Staff to meet with the Chief Nursing Officer of Sharp during the COVID crisis to discuss unsafe practices for patients and staff
• Provided expertise and CDC guided recommendations in multiple meetings with the Vice President of Sharp Healthcare to create new safety policies in my home unit during the COVID crisis
• Invited and accepted 1 of the 5 roles offered on the Registered Nursing Advisory Committee within the Main campus of Sharp Healthcare to transform nursing practice within the system in collaboration with the Chief Nursing Officer and Upper Administrative staff
• Directed care and management of the post-surgical/post-procedural patient during the immediate recovery process
• Provided rapid assessment, vital sign/EKG interpretation to coordinate appropriate interventions as necessary
• Educated patients and families on procedures and discharge planning
• Representative for the Registered Nurse Advisory Committee for the entire Outpatient Pavilion
• Demonstrated a commitment to people as the Nursing Union Steward Representative for the entire Outpatient Pavilion Staff of over 300 employees
• Supervised ancillary staff and delegated appropriate care and provided direct teaching
• Performed process improvements by performing duties in the patient process from pre-anesthesia evaluation interviews to pre-operative preparations prior to surgery, and finished in the recovery/PACU process
• Outpatient Recovery Team Captain for the 2019 American Heart Association Walk and raised over $1000 in support
• Created a team building 'Spirit Committee' leading to multi-unit involvement directly improving team morale
• Received a Guardian Angel Award from a patient family member for providing outstanding care
• Floated to multiple units and hospitals within the Sharp system for COVID-19 relief help
• Self-initiated participation in the first 'Light Strike Force Team' with Xenex brand high-powered UV disinfectant robot, providing additional measures of virus infection management during the COVID-19 crisis