Elizabeth Emerson
Lee's Summit,MO
Summary
Promote employee motivation and keep department operation aligned with goals by leveraging proactive management style. Encouraging with employees and diplomatic in mediating conflicts to enhance satisfaction and team collaboration. Excellent relationship-builder with good communication, time management and multitasking skills focused on boosting business short- and long-term success.
History of strengthening processes and updating workflows to address new needs and capitalize on employee strengths. Excellent customer service, planning and problem-solving abilities. Responsive to employee concerns and diligent about finding satisfactory resolutions.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Department Director Emergency Department
Children's Mercy Hospital & Clinics
08.2016 - Current
- Maximized employee engagement by creating a positive work environment that encouraged growth, innovation, and open communication.
- Set scheduled, delegated assignments and monitored performance against goals.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Created and enforced department policies, procedures and standards to establish productivity and quality.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Core Charge Nurse Level 1 Trauma Center
Children's Mercy Hospital & Clinics
03.2014 - 08.2016
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
Critical Care Staff Nurse Level 1 Trauma Center
Children's Mercy Hospital & Clinics
07.2011 - 03.2014
- Enhanced patient safety through meticulous monitoring and close attention to vital signs, lab results, and clinical assessments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, ensuring optimal treatment strategies and continuity of care.
- Effectively managed rapidly changing situations in the critical care setting while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure.
- Mentored new hires in critical care nursing best practices, contributing to a supportive learning environment for staff development.
Staff Nurse/Core Charge Nurse Hematology/Oncology Nurse
Children's Mercy Hospital & Clinics
01.1998 - 07.2011
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Led initiatives for continuous improvement in quality measures, resulting in better patient outcomes.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO12.1997
Skills
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Shift Scheduling
- Interpersonal Relations
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Relationship building and management
- Team Development
- Performance reviewing
- Decision-Making
Timeline
Assistant Department Director Emergency Department
Children's Mercy Hospital & Clinics
08.2016 - Current
Core Charge Nurse Level 1 Trauma Center
Children's Mercy Hospital & Clinics
03.2014 - 08.2016
Critical Care Staff Nurse Level 1 Trauma Center
Children's Mercy Hospital & Clinics
07.2011 - 03.2014
Staff Nurse/Core Charge Nurse Hematology/Oncology Nurse
Children's Mercy Hospital & Clinics
01.1998 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Missouri
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