Elizabeth Dunn
Bellevue,NE
Summary
Committed and passionate individual with a dedication to patient advocacy. Utilizing a variety of versatile skills acquired over the years, optimal outcomes and enhanced patient experiences are achieved. Strength in ability to relate to, enjoy, and understand very diverse patients assists in fostering wellness so that healing can begin.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse Adult Psychiatric Unit
CHI Immanuel Medical Center
Omaha, NE
07.2023 - Current
- Provide direct patient care to patients, including medication administration and psychiatric-focused assessments.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure the patient has optimal success upon discharge.
- Coordinate patient admissions and discharges.
- Provide a supportive environment that welcomes therapeutic communication and promotes healing.
- Observe patients for symptoms, and proactively utilize available resources that would best fit their needs.
- Ongoing and constant assessment of the safety of all patients, and monitoring for potential risks that exist.
- Trained in Trauma-Informed Care and Patient De-escalation.
ICU RN
Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital
Council Bluffs , Iowa
09.2016 - 04.2024
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a 12-bed ICU.
- Monitor telemetry, manage lines and tubes, take care of ventilated patients, assist with procedures, and administer medications.
- Provide total patient care, end-of-life care, and observe patients for changes to prevent the worsening of their condition.
- Upheld strict compliance and evidence-based practice standards to protect all, and provide optimal outcomes.
- Monitored fragile patients for the most subtle changes and advocated for their needs when they could not speak for themselves.
Psychiatric RN (Full Time & Later PRN)
Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital
Council Bluffs , IA
04.2014 - 04.2023
- Psychiatric Assessment and Admissions.
- Safety training and the use of therapeutic communication.
- Promote safety and educate patients on the importance of utilizing effective coping skills.
- Assessed for community resources and ways to support the patients.
Forensic Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Methodist Hospital Healthcare System
Omaha, NE
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Physical and forensic examination of the patient.
- Establishment of rapport and a supportive environment.
- Evaluated for appropriate education, or referrals.
- Utilized best-practice techniques while collecting forensic evidence.
- Collaboration with Police Department to ensure proper chain of custody of evidence.
Float Pool RN
Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital
Council Bluffs , IA
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Floated to various units in the hospital.
- Provided nursing assessments, cares, and interventions.
- Administered medications and utilized versatile nursing skill sets.
- Gained experience in many roles and areas of bedside nursing care.
CNA-LPN-RN
Valhaven Golden Living
Valley, NE
01.2010 - 04.2014
- ADLs, bathed and dressed residents, nursing support.
- Assessments, medication administration, tube feedings, wound care/vacs, etc. In a long-term setting.
- I provided end-of-life care and support as a CNA, LPN, and eventually advancing to an RN during my time at the facility.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Clarkson College
Omaha12-2014
LPN Diploma - Nursing
College of Saint Mary's
Omaha05-2010
High School Diploma -
Millard North
Omaha05-2006
Skills
- Builds rapport quickly
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Crisis intervention
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Strength in prioritized decision making
- Trauma-informed care
Affiliations
- Competition Dance & Select Basketball Mom
- Hot Yoga
- Aerobic Dance Classes
- Non-fiction Motivational Reading
- Traveling Family Time
Accomplishments
- 2022 Daily NonPareil Compassionate Nurse Award
- Great Catch Award 2025 Immanuel Hospital
- Great Catch Award 2024 Methodist Jennie Edmundson
- Multiple Hidden Halo Recipient at Methodist Jennie Edmundson
- Multiple Nurse Excellence Award Nominations at Methodist Jennie Edmundson
- Multiple Daisy Award Nominations at Immanuel Hospital
- Guest Speaker at TJ High School as Guest RN on Career Week
Certification
- BLS
- Trauma Informed Care
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Charge Nurse Adult Psychiatric Unit
CHI Immanuel Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Forensic Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Methodist Hospital Healthcare System
01.2018 - 09.2019
ICU RN
Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital
09.2016 - 04.2024
Float Pool RN
Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital
09.2015 - 09.2016
Psychiatric RN (Full Time & Later PRN)
Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital
04.2014 - 04.2023
CNA-LPN-RN
Valhaven Golden Living
01.2010 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Clarkson College
LPN Diploma - Nursing
College of Saint Mary's
High School Diploma -
Millard North
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