Elizabeth Ginsburg
Stephenson,VA
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 10 months of direct patient care experience as a Registered Nurse, with advanced abilities in patient assessment, treatment and monitoring. Manages small loads of critically ill patients and consistently delivers exceptional care while advocating patients needs. Proficient in diagnostic testing and medication administration. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Nurse
Valley Health-Winchester Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
Phlebotomist
Valley Health-Winchester Medical Center
06.2019 - 10.2021
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
Nursing Student, Critical Care Internship
Valley Health-Winchester Medical Center
03.2021 - 04.2021
- Maintained personal growth and development through ongoing process of formal and informal education.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to RN.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Documented work in Epic and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lord Fairfax Community College
Middletown, VA05.2021
Associate of Science - Science With A Specialization in Health Profession
Lord Fairfax Community College
Middletown, VA07.2019
Skills
- Providing Advanced Life Support
- IV Administration
- Medication Administration
- Procedural Assistance
- HIPPA Compliance
- Reporting and Documentation
- Computer Charting through Epic
- Diagnostic Assessment
- Vitals
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Nurse, State of Virginia, 2022-Present
- ACLS and BLS Certification
- NIHSS Certification
- IABP Certification
- Temporary Pacer Certification
- Starling System Education Certification
- Impella Patient Management Certification
- Phlebotomy Certification
Timeline
Critical Care Nurse
Valley Health-Winchester Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
Nursing Student, Critical Care Internship
Valley Health-Winchester Medical Center
03.2021 - 04.2021
Phlebotomist
Valley Health-Winchester Medical Center
06.2019 - 10.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lord Fairfax Community College
Associate of Science - Science With A Specialization in Health Profession
Lord Fairfax Community College