Elizabeth Dressel
Paia
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with proven expertise at Maui Memorial Medical Center, excelling in patient assessment and emergency response. Recognized for enhancing patient care standards and fostering effective team collaboration. Skilled in medication administration and committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Maui Memorial Medical Center
Wailuku
11.2020 - Current
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for patient care.
- Monitored patient vital signs and symptoms, responding rapidly to changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Managed patient triage, prioritizing care based on severity of condition and available resources.
- Administered medications, treatments, and vaccines as prescribed, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Documented all patient interactions, assessments, and interventions in electronic health records with accuracy.
- Conducted regular rounds throughout the department ensuring a safe environment for staff and patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to use evidence-based practices to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Wailuku
11.2017 - 10.2020
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hale Makua
Wailuku
03.2014 - 11.2017
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ09-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY01-2019
Associate of Applied Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Anaheim ROP
Anaheim, CA01-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Physiology
Drury College
Springfield, MO05-1996
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Infection control
- Patient triage
- Emergency response
- Verbal communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- CPR certification
- Trauma nursing core course (TNCC)
- IV management
- Health screening
- Compassion and empathy
Certification
- TNCC
- TCAR
- ENPC
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
Affiliations
- Unit Based Team member
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Maui Memorial Medical Center
11.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
11.2017 - 10.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hale Makua
03.2014 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Associate of Applied Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Anaheim ROP
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Physiology
Drury College
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