ELIZABETH DRISCOLL
Algonquin,IL
Summary
Family Nurse Practitioner focused on autonomous assessment and treatment of acute medical, musculoskeletal, and minor traumatic conditions. Uses rapid triage, EKG and diagnostic interpretation, and procedural skills to manage urgent care needs while maintaining patient safety. Precept FNP students and coordinates follow-up care with the broader treatment team.
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
Endeavor Health Immediate Care (formerly NorthShore University Health)
Skokie, IL
04.2018 - Current
- Provided autonomous, comprehensive urgent care to 25–35 patients per shift across the lifespan.
- Diagnosed and treated acute illnesses, respiratory conditions, musculoskeletal injuries, and minor trauma to enhance patient health outcomes.
- Coordinated care with physicians, specialists, and primary care providers to ensure seamless continuity of care for patients.
- Perform laceration repair, abscess management, fracture reduction/splinting, joint injections, and other minor procedure.
- Interpret EKGs, laboratory results, and diagnostic imaging to guide treatment decisions.
- Precepted and mentored FNP students in clinical practice, contributing to their professional development and readiness for clinical roles.
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
Ascension St. Mary Hospital
Rhinelander, WI
06.2017 - 03.2018
- Managed high-acuity medical and traumatic presentations, recognizing clinical deterioration to implement immediate interventions and optimize patient outcomes.
- Evaluated and managed patients presenting with acute medical conditions, injuries, and urgent healthcare needs.
- Developed differential diagnoses and treatment plans to ensure effective patient management based on comprehensive assessments and diagnostic findings.
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory studies, imaging, and ECGs.
- Performed procedures and acute treatments within scope of practice.
- Coordinated specialty consultations, admissions, transfers, and discharge planning to streamline patient care and facilitate timely follow-up.
- Worked in the emergency department, providing urgent care to patients.
REGISTERED NURSE — EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Alexian Brothers Medical Center
Elk Grove Village, IL
07.2011 - 06.2017
REGISTERED NURSE — EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
St. Joseph Hospital
Elgin, IL
10.2005 - 07.2011
REGISTERED NURSE — EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Resurrection Medical Center
Chicago, IL
06.2003 - 10.2005
Education
Master of Science - Nursing (MSN)
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL08-2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2003
Skills
- Acute and urgent care
- Emergency medicine
- Rapid triage
- Laceration repair
- Suturing and stapling
- Incision and drainage
- Splinting and casting
- Foreign body removal
- Digital nerve blocks
- EKG and laboratory interpretation
- Diagnostic imaging review
- Orthopedic injury management
- Disease management
- Clinical precepting
- Care coordination
Certification
Family Nurse Practitioner—Certified (FNP-C), AANP, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Illinois, Registered Nurse (RN), Illinois, DEA Registration, Basic Life Support (BLS), Current
Affiliations
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Timeline
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
Endeavor Health Immediate Care (formerly NorthShore University Health)
04.2018 - Current
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
Ascension St. Mary Hospital
06.2017 - 03.2018
REGISTERED NURSE — EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Alexian Brothers Medical Center
07.2011 - 06.2017
REGISTERED NURSE — EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
St. Joseph Hospital
10.2005 - 07.2011
REGISTERED NURSE — EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Resurrection Medical Center
06.2003 - 10.2005
Master of Science - Nursing (MSN)
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Loyola University Chicago