Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical Experience
References
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Elizabeth Hunt

Cleveland,OH

Summary

Earnest Family Nurse Practitioner Student with experience collaborating with other healthcare professionals to plan, manage, and assess patient treatments. A friendly and empathetic individual with a strong work ethic and excellent time management and critical thinking skills. Dedicated to providing quality healthcare to patients.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Resident

VA Medical Center
07.2024 - 06.2025
  • Managed acute and chronic illness for a panel of 200+ patients
  • Assisted in coordination of care for homeless population
  • Rotated through specialty clinics
  • Managed acute and chronic illnesses, conducting thorough assessments and developing appropriate treatment plans in collaboration with physicians.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to address social determinants of health impacting patients'' well-being, connecting them with appropriate resources as needed.
  • Promoted overall wellness by educating patients on disease prevention, healthy lifestyle choices, and self-care management techniques.
  • Conducted physical examinations, ordered diagnostic tests, interpreted results, and formulated diagnoses under physician supervision when necessary.
  • Facilitated timely referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers based on the identified needs of patients during their primary care visits.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient''s unique needs and preferences.
  • Utilized evidence-based practice principles to guide clinical decision-making in the management of acute and chronic health conditions.
  • Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
  • Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
  • Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.

Registered Nurse

University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center
06.2019 - 06.2024
  • Educated patients on disease management and self-management of trachs, feeding tubes, drains, and ostomies.
  • Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients and families and provided them with support during goals of care, difficult medical decisions, and end-of-life care.
  • Identified and interpreted irregular EKG readings
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated staff assignments and acted as floor resource.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.

Registered Nurse

MetroHealth Medical Center
08.2017 - 05.2019
  • Skin champion responsible for chart audits, reviewed current data to prevent skin breakdown, and educated staff on new policies regarding pressure injury prevention.
  • Improved patient outcomes by consistently implementing evidence-based nursing practices in medical-surgical settings.
  • Expedited recovery times by implementing evidence-based wound care techniques.
  • Strengthened relationships between patients, families, and healthcare providers through clear communication and active listening skills.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Education

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Ursuline College
Pepper Pike, OH
05.2024

Bachelor of Science, Nursing -

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, Ohio
05.2017

Skills

    • Critical Thinking
    • Clinical Judgment
    • Patient Education
    • Adaptability and Flexibility
    • Conflict Resolution
      • Medication Administration
      • Pain Management
      • Compassion and Empathy
      • Health Promotion

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN), OH #442622, exp 10/31/2025
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), March, 2024

Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical Experience

Primary Care Clinic ( 130 hours) October 2023-January 2024
Louis Stokes Department of Medical Affairs Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio

  • Obtained complete health histories and documented them in an organized manner.
  • Performed physical examinations and documented in an organized manner.
  • Managed new and chronic conditions.
  • Identified and ordered appropriate preventative health screenings and followed up on results.
  • Identified and ordered appropriate diagnostic testing per the patient's symptoms and physical exam.
  • Interpreted screenings and diagnostic testing results and treated when indicated.
  • Facilitated warm handoffs to mental health professionals when indicated.


Nephrology Clinic (40 hours) May 2023-August 2023
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio

  • Dialysis route education for patients needing dialysis.
  • Monitored renal function of patients with severe CKD.
  • Rounded on hemodialysis patients.
  • Performed physical exams and documented findings.
  • Ordered indicated lab tests.


Inpatient Colorectal Surgery (90 hours) May 2023-August 2023
University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center, Cleveland, Ohio

  • Managed half of the inpatient colorectal surgery patients with diagnoses such as Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, colorectal cancer, and fistulas.
  • Educated patients with new ileostomies about dehydration management.
  • Served as a member of the interdisciplinary team by assisting care coordinators and social workers with discharge planning.
  • Prescribed long-term parenteral nutrition, blood thinners, and antidiarrheals.
  • Managed patients on the floor, and ordered electrolytes, fluids, and antibiotics per clinical status.
  • Examined and evaluated patients pre- and postoperatively for a variety of colorectal surgery procedures.
  • Placed order sets and care pathways for patients after colorectal surgery.
  • Assessed consults in the emergency department for the colorectal oncology service and ordered proper tests and imaging, interpreted results, and treated when indicated.


Outpatient Cardiology Clinic (130 hours) January 2023-May 2023
University Hospitals Concord Medical Center, Concord, Ohio

  • Managed outpatient care for patients with a cardiologist with diagnoses such as hypertension, atrial fibrillation, heart failure, cardiomyopathy, amyloidosis, and heart attacks.
  • Collaborated with the cardiologist to manage complex cardiology diagnoses.
  • Adjusted blood thinners, statins, and blood pressure medications accordingly.
  • Performed physical exams and ordered laboratory testing and preventative screenings. accordingly, interpreted results, and performed intervention when indicated.
  • Ensured patients were up-to-date on imaging, labs, and diagnostics tests.
  • Observed in-office procedures such as echocardiograms and stress tests.
  • Reviewed test results with patient and NP.


Pre-admission Testing (130 hours) August 2022-December 2022
University Hospitals Parma Medical Center, Parma, Ohio

  • Medical optimization for patients undergoing surgery with general anesthesia for surgeries such as joint replacements, prostatectomies, hysterectomies, hernia repairs, and eye surgeries.
  • Ordered appropriate laboratory testing, imaging, and EKGs per patient's medical history.
  • Interpreted test results and reported abnormal results to the appropriate physicians.
  • Ensured patients were up-to-date on imaging, labs, and diagnostics tests.
  • Escalated patients requiring more testing prior to surgery due to abnormal assessment or testing results to the primary team or anesthesia.

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Resident

VA Medical Center
07.2024 - 06.2025

Registered Nurse

University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center
06.2019 - 06.2024

Registered Nurse

MetroHealth Medical Center
08.2017 - 05.2019

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Ursuline College

Bachelor of Science, Nursing -

Cleveland State University
  • Registered Nurse (RN), OH #442622, exp 10/31/2025
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), March, 2024
Elizabeth Hunt