Elizabeth Fitzpatrick
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Highly qualified School Nurse with expertise in evaluation and diagnosis. Offering 15 years of nursing experience and outstanding attention to detail. Skilled in coordinating faculty, parents and health care providers to provide complete and comprehensive care for students.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
School Nurse
St. Rita of Cascia School
08.2024 - Current
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
- Managed immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
- Assessed students'' physical and emotional well-being during daily clinic visits, providing appropriate care or referrals as needed.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
School Nurse
District 124
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Improved overall student health by implementing comprehensive health education programs and preventive measures.
- Reduced absenteeism rates by proactively addressing student health concerns and providing timely interventions.
- Enhanced school safety by collaborating with staff, parents, and community partners in developing emergency response plans.
- Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
Advocate Aurora Health
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing timely and accurate telephone triage services.
- Reduced emergency room visits by effectively assessing and prioritizing patient needs over the phone.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure appropriate care plans were developed and implemented for patients.
- Increased efficiency in triage call handling through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Contributed to team success by mentoring new staff members on best practices in telephone triage nursing.
Registered Nurse
Advocate Christ Medical Center
04.2009 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Education
Bachelors Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, ILSkills
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Microsoft Office
- Epic Systems
- Microsoft Outlook
- Patient Examination
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Preventive Healthcare
- Accurate Documentation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Compassionate and Caring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Diet and Nutrition
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Immunization Record Review
- Student Health Evaluation
- Injury Treatment
- Minor Injury Treatment
- Decision-Making
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 25 staff members as Assistant Clinical Manager for 3 years of my 13 years of experience in nursing in a hospital setting.
Timeline
School Nurse
St. Rita of Cascia School
08.2024 - Current
School Nurse
District 124
08.2023 - 07.2024
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
Advocate Aurora Health
01.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
Advocate Christ Medical Center
04.2009 - 01.2023
Bachelors Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Saint Xavier University