Elizabeth Gilbert
Netarts,OR
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Registered Nurse
Oregon Youth Authority
12.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and developing tailored treatment plans for inmates.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring timely and accurate delivery to patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal inmate care and successful rehabilitation outcomes.
- Reduced incidents of self-harm among inmates by providing mental health support and crisis intervention services.
- Promoted a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols, reducing the spread of communicable diseases within the facility.
- Increased patient satisfaction through empathetic listening and addressing inmate concerns in a timely manner.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, performing life-saving interventions as necessary.
- Provided critical health education to inmates, empowering them to make informed decisions about their wellbeing.
- Maintained accurate medical records for legal compliance, contributing to a well-organized healthcare system within the correctional facility.
- Contributed to overall facility security by reporting suspicious behaviors or potential threats promptly and accurately.
- Optimized resource utilization by monitoring supply levels and reordering medications as needed, minimizing waste and saving costs for the institution.
- Developed professional relationships with fellow nurses, physicians, and corrections officers to foster teamwork in delivering quality patient care.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of inmate needs, adjusting care plans accordingly for improved health outcomes.
- Demonstrated cultural competence while working with diverse populations, facilitating trust-building between staff members and inmates from various backgrounds.
- Upheld ethical nursing standards in all interactions with patients, colleagues, corrections officers, and other stakeholders within the correctional setting.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
- Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Adventist Health Tillamook Medical Center
08.2018 - 01.2024
- 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.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assessed patient status during procedures to communicate abnormalities to physicians.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Clatsop Community College
Astoria, OR06.2018
Prenursing Studies
Portland State University
Portland, ORAssociate Of Science - Biology
Clackamas Community College
Oregon City, OR12.2015
Skills
- Pain Management Techniques
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Cognitive Psychology
- Nursing Intervention Adjustment
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Education
- Patient Admission
- Medication Administration
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Wound Care
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Patient Health Information Access
- Disease Processes
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Family Guidance
- Test Interpretations
- Accurate Documentation
- EMR Systems
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Patient and Family Education
- Chest Tubes
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Seizure Disorders
- Update Electronic Charts
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Pain Prevention
- IV Administration
Certification
ACLS, BLS
Timeline
Correctional Registered Nurse
Oregon Youth Authority
12.2023 - Current
RN, Medical-Surgical
Adventist Health Tillamook Medical Center
08.2018 - 01.2024
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Clatsop Community College
Prenursing Studies
Portland State University
Associate Of Science - Biology
Clackamas Community College
ACLS, BLS
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