Elizabeth Gerland
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient with patient care, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Coordinator
University Hospitals of Cleveland, Seidman Cancer
Cleveland, OHIO
04.2024 - Current
- Conducted initial assessments and evaluations of patient's needs.
- Educated clients on available resources and services within their communities.
- Monitored and evaluated patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians, social workers, and other healthcare providers to provide comprehensive care for patients.
- Supported clients during hospital admissions and discharges.
Assistant Nurse Manager
CCF Richard E Jacobs Family Health Center
Avon, OH
04.2022 - 04.2024
- Oversaw nursing operations for 8 different departments, delivering leadership, assistance and management for staff of 30+.
- Monitored daily operations of various department, including scheduling, room allotments and policy implementation.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members or between staff members and patients and families in a professional manner.
- Supported Nurse Manager with employee development and care quality management.
- Payroll and discipline action for staff under my supervision
Assistant Nurse Manager
CCF-Connected Care at Home
Independence, OH
11.2015 - 04.2022
- Nurse Case Manager 11/15-12/18
- Provided leadership and direction to nursing staff, ensuring quality patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians, administrators, and other healthcare personnel to provide comprehensive patient care services.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to assess patients' progress and develop treatment plans.
- Provided education regarding disease processes and treatments to nurses, physicians, families, and other healthcare providers.
- Performed physical assessments on patients as needed.
- Reviewed medical charts for accuracy and completeness according to established standards.
- Assessed effectiveness of patient interventions to maintain quality care.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Provided home health care services such as wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy.
- Developed personalized care plans for patients based on individual needs.
- Educated patients and families about disease management, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and preventive healthcare measures.
- Instructed family members in basic nursing skills including wound care, injections, IV therapy, catheterization, and other treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning with physicians, social workers, case managers, therapists, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care plan.
- Completed Wound Treatment Associate program and Ostomy Care Associate Program
Staff Nurse
CCF- Fairview Hospital
Cleveland, OH
04.2012 - 11.2015
- Worked on Med-Surg / Ortho / Bariatric Floor
- Assessed patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN06-2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bryant And Stratton College
Eastlake, OH12-2011
Master of Education - Community Health Education
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH08-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Speech And Hearing
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH06-1994
Skills
- Patient Care
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Staff Development
- Performance Monitoring
- Clinical Leadership
- Medication Management
- Care Coordination
Certification
- BLS expires 10/24
- Current OH Nursing license
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Care Coordinator
University Hospitals of Cleveland, Seidman Cancer
04.2024 - Current
Assistant Nurse Manager
CCF Richard E Jacobs Family Health Center
04.2022 - 04.2024
Assistant Nurse Manager
CCF-Connected Care at Home
11.2015 - 04.2022
Staff Nurse
CCF- Fairview Hospital
04.2012 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bryant And Stratton College
Master of Education - Community Health Education
Cleveland State University
Bachelor of Arts - Speech And Hearing
Cleveland State University
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