Elizabeth Hoch
Houma,LA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse experienced in patient assessment, medication administration, and infection control. Achieved improved patient outcomes through effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and management of wound care. Focused on enhancing quality of patient care through expertise in wound care and infection control.
Overview
28
28
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Terrebonne General
Houma, Louisiana
10.2024 - Current
- Delivered direct patient care in fast-paced medical-surgical unit, prioritizing patient safety and comfort.
- Administered medications and monitored responses to optimize patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Managed PICC line care and dressing updates to prevent complications and support recovery.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Aya Healthcare
07.2021 - 10.2024
- Provided direct patient care in a busy medical-surgical unit.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and health management.
- Managed patient documentation and maintained accurate medical records.
- Assisted in wound care and other clinical procedures as needed.
- Conducted regular assessments to evaluate patient conditions and needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
Registered Nurse
Optim Healthcare
Reidsville, Georgia
12.2010 - 08.2021
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medication and treatments per established protocols and patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure a safe healthcare environment for patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Ogeechee Technical College
Statesboro, GA 03.2001 - 08.2026
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Albany State University
Albany, GA 08.2013 - 12.2015
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Medication administration
- Patient evaluations
- PICC line management
- Wound care management
- IV drug therapy management
- Care plan development
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Infection control
- Electronic medical records
- SBAR communication
- Patient care management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Terrebonne General
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Aya Healthcare
07.2021 - 10.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Albany State University
08.2013 - 12.2015
Registered Nurse
Optim Healthcare
12.2010 - 08.2021
LPN - Nursing
Ogeechee Technical College
03.2001 - 08.2026