Elizabeth Hughes RN
Port Saint Lucie,FL
Summary
Devoted Bilingual Registered Nurse Coach with a strong commitment to providing health education, chronic disease management and support to patients and caregivers. Promoting a 25 year preventative health nursing career. Pursuing a new inspiring remote position utilizing vast skillset in preventative healthcare and decreasing utilization. A compassionate demeanor that helps build rapport. Resourceful and results driven for best possible outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Health and Wellness Coach
Self Employed
Port Saint Lucie, FL
01.2004 - Current
- Improve the overall health of clients providing education on nutrition, exercise, motivation, support, guidance, goal setting and accountability.
- Devise lifestyle health plans for local and long distance clients and groups.
- Coach clients to implement plan using all modalities: in person, Zoom, email, text, webinar, seminar.
- Organized, and hosted health education talks and empowering events in the community and out-of-state seminars.
- Wrote articles on health, fitness, nutrition, and self-help topics.
Bilingual Clinical Support, Health Coaching
Vheda Health; Remote
Columbia, MD
02.2019 - 07.2024
- Improved the overall health of the under-served population with chronic conditions, utilizing virtual and telephonic monitoring program, bio-metric devices and health coaching.
- Coached participants and families to navigate challenging and stressful situations, providing proactive solutions to reduce compliance issues and decrease utilization.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other factors to assess conditions and develop a realistic plan of care.
- Immediate outreaches of participants with out-of-range readings to assess, triage, and provide support.
- Cross collaboration with leadership to achieve goals for organization, clients, and participants.
Admissions Registered Nurse
Gentiva Home Health
Port Saint Lucie, FL
01.1999 - 02.2004
- Conducted in-home patient initial assessments following and utilizing OASIS protocol.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information to assist with developing care plans, including assessments, evaluations, proper nursing documentation, and nursing diagnosis.
- Prioritized treatments, provided education, and evaluated safety and well-being of patient and environment.
- Acted as a patient advocate and provided total patient care in a home setting as prescribed by the physician.
Admissions Registered Nurse
Universal Home Health
Miami, FL
07.1997 - 09.1998
- Admission RN for Spanish-speaking patients. Journeyed to the residences of patients to deliver quality nursing care as prescribed by physicians, including but not limited to wound care, IV administration, lab draws, assessments, teaching, and medication compliance.
- Care coordination and support with community resources.
Registered Nurse
Columbia Medical Center
Port Saint Lucie, FL
09.1996 - 07.1997
- Provided total patient care in acute clinical setting specializing in post operative care on Orthopedic floor.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Followed established hospital policies, procedures and protocols.
Education
Wellness Coach Certification
Nesta
Online01.2011
Certified Nutrition Coach
Nesta
Online Course01.2008
Certified Personal Trainer
ISSA
Online Course02.2004
Associate of Science - Nursing
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, Florida05.1996
Skills
- Fluent Spanish
- Exemplary Communication
- Chronic Disease Management
- Preventive Healthcare
- Motivational Interviewing
- Care Coordination
- Leadership skills
- EMR, Excel, Microsoft
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
Natural born caregiver. Proud mother of 2 young adults. Retired professional fitness athlete committed to leading and teaching a healthy lifestyle. Happily married 30 years, family and community oriented.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bilingual Clinical Support, Health Coaching
Vheda Health; Remote
02.2019 - 07.2024
Health and Wellness Coach
Self Employed
01.2004 - Current
Admissions Registered Nurse
Gentiva Home Health
01.1999 - 02.2004
Admissions Registered Nurse
Universal Home Health
07.1997 - 09.1998
Registered Nurse
Columbia Medical Center
09.1996 - 07.1997
Wellness Coach Certification
Nesta
Certified Nutrition Coach
Nesta
Certified Personal Trainer
ISSA
Associate of Science - Nursing
Palm Beach State College
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