Elizabeth Bradford
Johns Island,SC
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Registered Nurse who has worked with pediatric patients and their family for nearly ten years to optimize clinical outcomes and safely deliver patient care in a variety of different positions.
Experienced with patient care management and team coordination, providing high-quality healthcare services. Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to ensure patient well-being. Knowledge of healthcare protocols and patient education to support optimal outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Sickle Cell RN Coordinator
Medical University Of South Carolina
08.2024 - Current
- Coordinated patient care plans to enhance treatment efficiency and outcomes.
- Led multidisciplinary team meetings to streamline communication and collaboration among healthcare providers.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to elevate patient safety standards.
- Mentored nursing staff on evidence-based practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Advocated for patient needs by collaborating with family members and healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop holistic treatment plans tailored to each patient''s unique needs and goals.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and coordinating interdisciplinary care.
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Medical University Of South Carolina
03.2020 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care
Medical University Of South Carolina
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Patient Care Technician
Medical University Of South Carolina
09.2013 - 01.2018
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Francis Marion University
Florence, SC07.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Biology
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC06.2004
Skills
- Cancer Patient Management
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Patient Health Information Access
- Nursing Process
- Airway Management
- Patient Education
- Chemotherapeutic Drug Administration
- Patient and Family Education
- Pain Management for patient with Sickle Cell Disease
- Education on Pain Management to Sickle Cell Patients and their families
- Education on importance and correct usage of incentive spirometer
- Lab result interpretation
- Medical assessment
- Care Planning
- Patient Management
- Clinical judgment
- Health promotion
- Resource utilization
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Safety Coach, Skin Champion and member of Shared Governance for the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology inpatient unit.
Additional Information
I have been providing care to Sickle Cell patients for almost 10 years in different capacities. Prior to becoming a registered nurse I was a patient care technician on the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology unit. I worked on this unit through nursing school where I cared for many patients who have Sickle Cell Disease. As a new graduate nurse I worked on the NICU specifically in the Specialty Care Nursery, where the newborn screen were conducted and the education about Sickle Cell Disease began with the new parents.
In April 2023, I was honored to be selected to attend the Sickle Cell Boot Camp in Memphis, TN which was a train the trainer program through St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Nursing, where I completed a certification in Implementation of Sickle Cell Boot Camp to Promote Nursing Excellence. After the completion of the Sickle Cell Boot Camp my manager has approved a newsletter to educate nursing staff on Sickle Cell Disease and its many challenges and complications.
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Course, Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses - 2020-Current
- Licensed Registered Nurse - January 2018-Current
- BLS Provider, American Heart Association - 2013-Current
- Wilderness and Remote First Aid, American Red Cross - March 2023-Current
Timeline
Pediatric Sickle Cell RN Coordinator
Medical University Of South Carolina
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Medical University Of South Carolina
03.2020 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care
Medical University Of South Carolina
01.2018 - 03.2020
Patient Care Technician
Medical University Of South Carolina
09.2013 - 01.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trident Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Biology
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Francis Marion University