Elizabeth Hanke
Alton,IL
Summary
Experienced and registered nurse with a strong background in ICU and IMC, as well as over 2 years of experience in medical/oncology settings. Skilled in delivering high-quality care to a diverse range of patients. Known for confidence in handling medical emergencies and critical situations. Excellent interpersonal skills contribute to building strong relationships with patients and their families. Served as a charge nurse, providing guidance and support to new graduates and travelers. Holds a chemotherapy certification through BJC, enhancing expertise in oncology care. Also serves as a wound liaison for the floor, offering additional knowledge and expertise in wound assessment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital I
08.2022 - Current
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse (IMC)
Saint Joseph’s Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Routinely update the CSN and physicians on patient condition and critical results
- Makes initial and continuous patient assessments, provides patient and family education, acts as patient liaison and advocate, and guarantees orders are accurate and executed appropriately
- Crossed trained in both the ICU and IMC units
- Provided orientation on my unit for both new graduates and travelers
Customer Service Representative
Answer Midwest
06.2017 - 05.2021
- Oversee connectivity between Answer Midwest and 30+ businesses for on-call scheduling
- Interacted with customers professionally by phone, email or in person to provide information and direct to desired staff members
- Superior customer service skills
Education
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL12.2024
Associate Degree - Nursing
Lewis and Clark Community College
Godfrey, IL05.2021
Associate in Applied Science -
Lewis and Clark Community College
Godfrey, IL05.2020
High School -
Alton High School
Alton, IL05.2017
Skills
- Time Management
- Knowledge of HIPAA Regulations
- Task Prioritization Skills abilities
- EPIC System Training
- Attention to detail
- Medicine Administration
- BLS certified
- Wound Management
- Computer Proficiency
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Decision-making
- Team leadership
- Compassionate End-of-Life Support
- Wound Care Assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Central Line Management
- Oncology Patient Care
- Chemotherapy Administration Safety
- Blood Transfusion Administration & Safety Practices
- Effective Multitasking
- Venipuncture and Sample Handling
Studentclinicalexperience
- Postoperative Orthopedic Floor, Depaul Hospital
- Medical Surgical Floor, Anderson Hospital
- Psychiatric Floor, Gateway Hospital
- Geriatrics/ Adult Health, Meridian Village
- Medical Surgical Floor, Saint Anthony’s Hospital
- OB, Alton Memorial Hospital
Accomplishments
Completed my BSN in October, and graduate officially in December 2024.
I’ve received additional training and education related to wound care/assessment and am apart of the SWAT team and am the wound liaison for my floor.
Chemotherapy certified through BJC since 2023.
Certification
- BLS/CPR certification (Recertification for BLS 5/31/26)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital I
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse (IMC)
Saint Joseph’s Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2022
Customer Service Representative
Answer Midwest
06.2017 - 05.2021
Associate Degree - Nursing
Lewis and Clark Community College
Associate in Applied Science -
Lewis and Clark Community College
High School -
Alton High School
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
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