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Elizabeth Garton BSN, RN

Kansas City,MO

Summary

Trauma-focused Emergency Registered Nurse with 4+ years of experience in high-acuity environments, including a Level II trauma center and critical care settings. Strong skills in rapid assessment, triage, stabilization, and interdisciplinary communication. Demonstrated leadership as a primary RN for trauma and critical patients and consistent preceptor for new graduate nurses. Pursuing an MSN with anticipated graduation in May 2026 with the goal of becoming a Trauma & Critical Care Nurse Practitioner.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

North Kansas City Health
02.2022 - Current
  • Administered emergency care to patients with critical conditions in high-pressure environment.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
  • Trained new nursing staff on emergency procedures and best practices for patient care.

Circulating OR Nurse

Total Joint Center of the Northland
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Coordinated patient care during orthopedic surgeries, ensuring safety and efficiency.
  • Assisted surgical teams by preparing instruments and equipment for procedures.

ER Registered Nurse

Travel Nurse Across America (TNAA)
02.2023 - 06.2023
  • Managed time effectively under pressure, balancing multiple responsibilities while keeping focused on patient needs.
  • Filled gaps in staffing needs for hospitals and facilities in rural areas to relieve shortage of registered nurses in ER.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Rockhurst University
Kansas City, Missouri, MO
05-2026

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO
12-2021

Skills

  • Trauma nursing
  • Strong clinical judgement and situational awareness
  • Flexible and quick to adjust priorities
  • Delegation, motivation, and teamwork
  • Critical thinking and desire to learn
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Charting and clinical documentation

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
  • Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
  • Crisis Intervention Training (CIT)

Timeline

Circulating OR Nurse

Total Joint Center of the Northland
10.2023 - 04.2024

ER Registered Nurse

Travel Nurse Across America (TNAA)
02.2023 - 06.2023

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

North Kansas City Health
02.2022 - Current

Master of Science - Nursing

Rockhurst University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Missouri Western State University