Elizabeth Grimsley
Key West,FL
Summary
Compassionate, well-organized, driven nursing professional with over 5 years of experience in the neonatal intensive care unit setting. Vast experience at inserting IV's in neonatal, and critical patients, while retaining patient comfort in the process. Committed to maintaining security of line, throughout infusions. 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
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Seasonal NICU Nurse
Wellington Regional Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate patients.
- Maintained central lines, inserted IVs, for administration of intravenous medications, central, and peripheral TPN.
- Collected blood for close monitoring of patient status.
Travel Registered Nurse, NICU
Aya Healthcare
09.2023 - 12.2023
- MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Floated to the pediatric CVICU, taking care of infants with severe heart defects, awaiting heart surgery.
NICU Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
04.2023 - 05.2023
- UH Hospital Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Cleveland OH: Level IV
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
NICU Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Colorado Children's Hospital-Colorado Springs, CO: Level III
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
NICU Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
08.2022 - 11.2022
- UCSD Jacobs Medical Center- La Jolla, CA: Level III
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
NICU Travel Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
01.2022 - 08.2022
- UCSD Jacobs Medical Center- La Jolla, CA: Level III
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Educated parents on infant care, CRP, and other discharge planning.
- Maintained IV infusions and titrating according to the physicians orders.
NICU Travel Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Mission Hospital- Asheville, NC: Level III
- Completed in-depth head to toe assessments, airway maintenance and pain management.
- Educated parents on infant care, feeding and medication administration at home.
NICU Travel Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Medical Center of Trinity- Trinity, FL: Level III
- Attended delivery of well-baby births.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
NICU Staff Nurse
Akron Children's Hospital
11.2018 - 06.2021
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients with chronic aliments.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Stabilized intubated patients in critical conditions, requiring resuscitation, fluid boluses, and medication administration.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
The University of Akron
Akron, OH08.2018
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
The University of Akron
Akron, OH12.2016
Skills
- Proficient in the use of Epic, CPN, Meditech and Cerner medical record systems
- Well-developed interpersonal and communications skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team
- Strong ability to locate and access hard-to-find veins
- Experience with IV therapy and knowledge of infusion devices
- In-depth knowledge of emergency treatment procedures
- Ability to collect and interpret patient lab result
- Maintains a detail-oriented work environment
- Sound knowledge of infection control precautions
- Knowledge on PICC and central line dressing changes and stabilization
- Equipment Sterilization
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Ohio Board of Nursing, RN 457059, Compact License, 10/31/2025.
- Registered Nurse, California Board of Nursing, RN 95270847, 9/30/2025
- Registered Nurse, Colorado Board of Nursing, RN 1685383, 09/30/2024
- BLS, Basic Life Support, AHA-American Heart Association, 08/2025
- NRP, Neonatal Resuscitation Program, 01/2025
- STABLE, 6th Edition, 1/31/2026
Timeline
Seasonal NICU Nurse
Wellington Regional Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse, NICU
Aya Healthcare
09.2023 - 12.2023
NICU Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
04.2023 - 05.2023
NICU Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
12.2022 - 02.2023
NICU Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
08.2022 - 11.2022
NICU Travel Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
01.2022 - 08.2022
NICU Travel Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
10.2021 - 01.2022
NICU Travel Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
06.2021 - 09.2021
NICU Staff Nurse
Akron Children's Hospital
11.2018 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
The University of Akron
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
The University of Akron
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