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Elizabeth Gaulon
RN
Covington,LA
Summary
Experienced Clinical Manager with a track record of implementing quality improvement initiatives. Skilled in critical thinking and crisis management, enhancing patient satisfaction and safety in healthcare settings.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis RN, Home Therapies RN, Clinical Manager
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
Hammond, LA
05.2008 - 01.2021
- Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to healthcare team.
- Educated patients on dialysis procedures, fostering understanding and compliance with care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
- Trained new nursing staff on operational procedures and best practices in dialysis care.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient satisfaction and treatment efficiency.
- Led patient assessments, prioritizing interventions based on clinical judgment and best practices.
- Developed educational materials for patients, promoting engagement in their own health management.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Staff RN, Med-Surg
MedCentral Hospital
Mansfield, OH
07.1982 - 08.1991
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to healthcare teams promptly.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care plans and medication management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety and reducing hospital-acquired infections.
- Streamlined patient intake processes, improving workflow efficiency within the unit.
- Conducted patient assessments to identify needs and coordinate appropriate interventions effectively.
- Promoted teamwork and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care planning and implementation.
- Achieved timely medication administration by utilizing effective time management skills and prioritizing critical tasks.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care with a focus on empathy, communication, and professionalism.
- Participated in staff meetings and continuing education programs to stay current on best practices and maintain licensure requirements.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Assisted in the training of nursing students during clinical rotations, fostering an environment conducive to learning and skill development.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Contributed to a reduction in hospital-acquired infections through strict adherence to infection control protocols and proper hand hygiene.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing individualized care.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
LPN, Med-Surg
MedCentral Hospital
Mansfield, OH
05.1978 - 07.1982
- Administered treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes to facilitate timely interventions and care adjustments.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized patient care plans, enhancing overall treatment effectiveness.
- Provided education to patients and families regarding health management, fostering understanding and adherence to care plans.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TXAssociate of Science - Nursing Science
Marion Technical College
Marion, OH05-1982
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Jefferson Parish Vocational Technical College
Metairie, LA06-1977
High School Diploma -
Riverdale High School
Jefferson, LA05-1972
Skills
- Vascular Access management
- Blood transfusion administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Team leadership qualities
- Nursing care planning
- Patient education techniques
- Fluid management
- Anemia management
- Lab result interpretation
- Hemodialysis expertise
- Emergency response
- Stress management
- Continuous quality improvement
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Infection control practices
- Erythropoietin administration
- Healthcare policy adherence
- Cultural history
- Electronic medical records proficiency
- Unit oversight
- Emergency diagnostics
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Medication and IV administration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
- Multitasking Abilities
- Basic life support
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- CPR certification
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Creative problem solving
- Decision-making
- Dementia care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care assessment
- Patient education
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Monitoring vital signs
- Electronic health records
- Relationship building
- Clinical documentation
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Physical assessment
- Vitals monitoring
- Clear patient communication
- Wound care
- Microsoft office
- Team building
- Safety protocols
- Delegation and motivation
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Patient condition monitoring
- Accurate documentation
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
- Care coordination
- Documentation
- Quality improvement
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal communication
- Collecting vitals
- Training staff
- First aid
- Group and individual instruction
- Diabetes management
- Time management abilities
- Continuous improvement
- Adaptability
Interests
Timeline
Dialysis RN, Home Therapies RN, Clinical Manager
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
05.2008 - 01.2021
Staff RN, Med-Surg
MedCentral Hospital
07.1982 - 08.1991
LPN, Med-Surg
MedCentral Hospital
05.1978 - 07.1982
No Degree - Nursing
The University of Texas At El Paso
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Marion Technical College
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Jefferson Parish Vocational Technical College
High School Diploma -
Riverdale High School