Elizabeth Hurlbutt
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in a fluid medical arena. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle time constraints while maintaining organizational standards as a Case Manager. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Mission Health System
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
Registered Nurse House Supervisor
Mission Health System
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Registered Nurse Shift Supervisor
Mission Health System
03.2014 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Pender Memorial Hospital
07.2011 - 02.2014
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Developed and implemented specific nursing care plans to cater to individual patient needs.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Pender Memorial Hospital
06.2010 - 08.2011
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities, and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
06.2009 - 07.2010
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Novant Healthcare
01.2006 - 07.2009
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health Nursing
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC05.2005
Skills
- Case Conferences
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Admission
- Disease Management Programs
- Disease Processes
- Medical Records Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Education
- Patient Care Planning
- Team Coordination
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Resource Utilization
- InterQual Criteria
- Medicare Regulation
- Operational Standards
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
03.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Mission Health System
03.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse House Supervisor
Mission Health System
01.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse Shift Supervisor
Mission Health System
03.2014 - 01.2020
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Pender Memorial Hospital
07.2011 - 02.2014
Home Health RN Case Manager
Pender Memorial Hospital
06.2010 - 08.2011
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
06.2009 - 07.2010
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Novant Healthcare
01.2006 - 07.2009
Master of Science - Public Health Nursing
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Cape Fear Community College
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