Elizabeth Garretson
Oak Hill
Summary
Led patient care initiatives as a registered nurse with 15 years of experience. Oversaw comprehensive care delivery as an advanced registered nurse practitioner with 4 years of experience in acute care, wellness exams, and chronic disease management for diverse populations. Evaluated patient histories and test results to enhance diagnostic accuracy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
WVU Medicine
Summersville, WV
05.2026 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Managed chronic disease care for diverse patient populations to improve health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies and ensure continuity of services.
- Educated patients on preventive health measures and medication management for improved adherence.
- Expanded access to quality healthcare services in underserved communities through participation in mobile clinics and telemedicine platforms.
Family Nurse Practitioner
New River Health Association
10.2022 - 05.2026
- School based health, urgent care provider
FNP
Genesis Healthcare System
Hilltop, WV
05.2024 - 01.2025
Long-Term Care
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Valley College
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Nursing Instructor for the new ADN nursing program
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Travel Nurse Covid Unit
Registered Nurse
Beckley VA Medical Center
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Long Term Care Unit/CLC
Registered Nurse
Beckley VA Medical Center
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Float Pool, ICU, ER, Med/Surg Units
Registered Nurse
Kindred at Home
11.2019 - 08.2020
- Home Health Case Manager
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Travel Nurse Thomas Memorial Hospital ICU/CCU/Stepdown
Registered Nurse
Flex RN
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Fluvanna women's correctional center travel contract
Charge Nurse
Raleigh General Hospital
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Charge Nurse Coronary Care Step Down Unit
Registered Nurse
Beckley VA Medical Center
10.2011 - 09.2018
- Med/Surg floor
Registered Nurse
Trustaff
06.2016 - 01.2017
- Travel Nurse CAMC General Trauma/Trauma Stepdown Bluefield Regional Hospital Med/Surg floor
Registered Nurse
Beckley Appalachian Hospital
05.2011 - 10.2011
- Behavioral Science Unit Adolescents/Adults/Geriatrics
Nurse Extern
Raleigh General Hospital
05.2010 - 11.2010
- Nurse Extern 2North/Med surg/Telemetry
Education
Master of Science in Nursing -
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV08.2013
Associate in Science (AS) in Nursing -
Bluefield State College
Bluefield, WV05.2011
Skills
- Assisted with direct patient care in various settings
- Supported medical teams through triage processes
- Administered injections accurately and safely
- Monitored vital signs to ensure patient safety
- Utilized electronic medical record systems for documentation
- Provided care in both primary and critical care environments
- Managed medication administration for diverse patient needs
- Collaborated on case management for optimal patient outcomes
- Gained experience in Cerner EMR system
Certification
FNP-BC, 07/01/22, 07/01/27
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
WVU Medicine
05.2026 - Current
FNP
Genesis Healthcare System
05.2024 - 01.2025
Family Nurse Practitioner
New River Health Association
10.2022 - 05.2026
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Valley College
05.2022 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
11.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
Beckley VA Medical Center
03.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse
Beckley VA Medical Center
08.2020 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse
Kindred at Home
11.2019 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
07.2019 - 11.2019
Registered Nurse
Flex RN
03.2019 - 07.2019
Charge Nurse
Raleigh General Hospital
09.2018 - 03.2019
Registered Nurse
Trustaff
06.2016 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse
Beckley VA Medical Center
10.2011 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse
Beckley Appalachian Hospital
05.2011 - 10.2011
Nurse Extern
Raleigh General Hospital
05.2010 - 11.2010
Master of Science in Nursing -
Walden University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
West Virginia University
Associate in Science (AS) in Nursing -
Bluefield State College