Elizabeth Dusek
Marble Falls,TX
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional bringing 10+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to all patients. Knowledgeable about Med Surg requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
2019.01 - 2024.06
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patient's conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Acted as patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Charge Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital
2014.10 - 2019.12
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering supportive and professional work environment.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Promoted safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among healthcare team members.
- Facilitated ongoing education for nursing staff through in-service training sessions and workshops on relevant topics.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
- Enhanced patient care quality by leading team of nurses to adopt evidence-based practices.
- Streamlined shift handovers, ensuring seamless continuity of care and minimizing information gaps.
- Maintained high standards of patient care during high-volume shifts, managing patient assignments to optimize nurse workload.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by personalizing care plans based on individual patient needs and preferences.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of St. Thomas
Houston, TX05.2014
No Degree - Nursing
Cypress College
Cypress, TX04.2011
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Infection control measures
- Care Planning
- Geriatric Nursing
- Documentation
- Vitals monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Care Assessment
- Compassionate and Caring
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient Examination
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient and family education
- Attention to Detail
- Student Precepting
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
2019.01 - 2024.06
Charge Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital
2014.10 - 2019.12
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of St. Thomas
No Degree - Nursing
Cypress College
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