Elizabeth Howland RN, BSN, MSNEd

• Facilitates in person clinical traditional and accelerated BSN Public Health Clinical course.
• Provided educational lectures and facilitated discussions on weekly basis.
• Incorporated instructional aids and motivational strategies to eradicate learning gaps.
• Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
• Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.
• Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
• Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes, and clinical logs.
• Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
• Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
• Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
• Worked with department heads, staff and faculty to develop engaging curriculum and advance instruction for nursing programs.
• Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
• Distributed course syllabus and communicated course standards and learning objectives to students.
• Assists students in achieving completion of objectives and learning outcomes.
• Maintain schedule of office hours to assist students and offer educational support.
• Source appropriate course materials to support variety of student learning needs and styles and deliver content in relevant, distinctive ways.
• Adapt methods of instruction and classroom materials to address individual student needs.
• Encourage students to actively participate in class through positive reinforcement and engagement techniques.
• Evaluate and supervise student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.

• Facilitated learning and skill development in Health Assessment course for traditional Pre-Licensure students in collaboration with other lab instructors.
• Graded assignments and tests in Health Assessment course, documented results and informed lead teacher of students' performance.
• Tutored and supported students individually and in groups by reteaching and reviewing lesson concepts.
• Proctored exams.
• Cultivated learning-focused laboratory environment dedicated to building student skills and interest in field.
• Maintained accurate program documentation with attendance, participation and incident reporting.
• Applied advanced education to help students struggling with material and techniques.
• Worked with program director to develop and implement successful lesson plans.
• Demonstrated skills and safety procedures to students during laboratory sessions.
• Facilitated student participation by delivering fun, engaging lessons.
• Partnered with primary instructor in teaching students and enforcing laboratory rules.
• Monitored students during labs and intervened in dangerous activities.
• Organized supplies, maintained equipment and prepared laboratory environments for student learning.
• Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.

• Managed care for 36 bed inpatient oncology unit.
• Member of Unit Practice Committee engaged with providing evidence based practice changes to unit.
• Professional nurse engaged with interdisciplinary complex care team for oncology patients and families
• Provided direct patient care to acute oncology patient population across continuum of illness and wellness from diagnosis to end of life care.
• Provided education and survivorship care to patients and their families
• Expert level IV skills providing direct central and peripheral venous access care and management
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• 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.
• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
• 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.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.

• 20 inpatient bed medical surgical unit organized as extension of emergency services during COVID19 Pandemic.
• Deployed to medical surgical unit during COVID 19 pandemic
• Managed quality care for patients with COVID19 and other co morbidities.
• Fit Tester Champion fit tested all department staff in accordance to hospital wide policy
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action

• Primary care nursing for Head and Neck Cancer and Thoracic Cancer patients taking care of over 200 patients a year.
• Member of Radiation Oncology Clinic Workflow Committee; high priority process improvement project for Radiation Oncology department; used data to develop cost-efficient, feasible recommendations for improved clinic workflow.
• MGH Collaborative Governance Patient Experience Committee Champion: work with hospital wide colleagues to promote "i-CARE model" to best Communicate, Advocate, Respect and Empathize with others; Align with others including Office of Patient Experience
• Completed nursing assessment, teaching, and acute management for patients receiving radiotherapy as dictated by physician's instructions on each patient's chart.
• Recorded all patient discussions and transactions in charts for future reference.
• Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
• Completed initial examinations and intake questions for each appointment.
• Cultivated warm and compassionate atmosphere for patients receiving radiotherapy, wound care and in outpatient treatment facility.

• Managed patient care 20 bed inpatient unit for surgical urology oncology, OBGYN oncology, and orthopedic oncology from diagnosis to end of life care. Additionally provided care to Post partum demise patients and families.
• Performed epidural care and management for post surgical pain management.
• Provided education and care for new ostomy appliances for variety of diagnoses.
• Provided post surgical care for plastic surgery for hand and wrist orthopedic service.
• Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS nd other condition stabilizing interventions.
• Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
• Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
• Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
• Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
• Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
• Monitored patients before and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
• Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
• Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
• Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
• Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
• Utilized EPIC and hospital written flowsheet to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.

• 12 bed inpatient Medical Intensive Care unit specializing in Ebola care and rare infectious diseases.
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
• Transported patients between unit rooms and scanning locations for diverse procedures.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
• Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
• Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to RN.
• Maintained personal growth and development through ongoing process of formal and informal education.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

• 32 bed inpatient medical surgical unit specializing in infectious disease
• Transported patients between unit rooms and scanning locations for diverse procedures.
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
• Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to RN.
• Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
• Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
• Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
• Maintained personal growth and development through ongoing process of formal and informal education.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs
• Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Transported patients between unit rooms and scanning locations for diverse procedures

• 30 bed inpatient locked nursing facility specializing in Alzheimer's care
• Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
• Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
• Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
• Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
• Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
• Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
• Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
• Transported patients to treatment units and operating rooms by using wheelchairs, stretchers or moveable beds.
• Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
• Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Kept detailed records of nursing assessments, administered treatments and medication, discharge procedures and follow-up care needs.
• Collaborated with peers and attended meetings to brainstorm new activities for patients and discuss ways to resolve issues.

Graduate with Distinction

• 4.0 GPA
• Sigma Theta Tau: Phi Gamma Chapter Member
• Graduate Student Nurse Association Online Member

• Northeastern Student Nurses Association (NSNA) Member
• Awarded School of Nursing Spirit Award (peer nominated)