Elizabeth Helsel
Oklahoma City,Oklahoma
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Detail oriented with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Coordinator
Integris Health Nazih Zuhdi Transplant Institute
07.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions post hospitalization.
RN-Vascular Access Team and Infusion Therapy
Mercy Hospital
05.2019 - Current
- Assessed patients for best vascular access options and developed best plan of care for patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided basic and advanced vascular access for patients, following accepted nursing practices, policies and procedures and physician's prescriptions.
Adjunct Faculty: Clinical Instructor
Oklahoma State University
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Led daily operations by providing clinical and laboratory instruction, student advisement and industry best practices.
- Collaborated with instructors to implement best practices to enhance student learning and comprehension.
RN- Urgent and Primary Care
Just Kids Pediatrics
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Encouraged health-promoting behaviors to improve patient health and reverse disease.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Assessed health status of patients by eliciting health histories, conducting physical assessments and analyzing data to formulate plans of care.
RN
Bethany Children’s Health Center
05.2016 - 04.2017
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
RN- Step Down Unit
Integris Baptist Medical Center
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Administered prescribed medications, changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs to provide high standards of patient care.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop, implement and evaluate interdisciplinary plan of care.
- Monitored cardiac and other critical vital signs to detect changes and enable intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations.
RN- Critical Care and Intervention Unit
Oklahoma Heart Hospital
05.2009 - 02.2012
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess and manage various evidence based treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
RN- Cardio/Pulmonary/Renal Unit
Mercy Hospital
11.2007 - 05.2009
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Oklahoma
05.2008
Skills
- Flexible and quick learner who adapts easily to new situations and enjoys being challenged
- Excellent organizational and critical thinking skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Enjoys collaborating and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team
- PICC and Midline placement, care, and maintenance
Additional Information
- Awards: Dean’s Honor Roll Fall 2006 at University of Oklahoma College of Nursing, Teacher’s Choice Award in 2008 for Evidence Based Practice research project and presentation
Certification
BD- PICC Insertion Certification 2020- Current
ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification 2020-2022
Progressive Care Certification Nurse 2010-2012
Timeline
RN Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Coordinator
Integris Health Nazih Zuhdi Transplant Institute
07.2023 - Current
RN-Vascular Access Team and Infusion Therapy
Mercy Hospital
05.2019 - Current
Adjunct Faculty: Clinical Instructor
Oklahoma State University
08.2018 - 05.2019
RN- Urgent and Primary Care
Just Kids Pediatrics
09.2017 - 05.2018
RN
Bethany Children’s Health Center
05.2016 - 04.2017
RN- Step Down Unit
Integris Baptist Medical Center
09.2015 - 05.2016
RN- Critical Care and Intervention Unit
Oklahoma Heart Hospital
05.2009 - 02.2012
RN- Cardio/Pulmonary/Renal Unit
Mercy Hospital
11.2007 - 05.2009
BD- PICC Insertion Certification 2020- Current
ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification 2020-2022
Progressive Care Certification Nurse 2010-2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Oklahoma
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