Elizabeth Hurley

• Continuously self-motivated, seeking opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement within specialties.
• Actively participated in team meetings, sharing best practices amongst colleagues to improve overall department performance levels. Assisted with surgeries in all non cardiac specialties including C-sections. Pulled cases for add-on surgeries and next day caseloads.

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations, including suturing, applying splints and braces.

• Coordinated, monitored, assigned, and documented patient and clinical care activities.
• Upheld quality assurance procedures to maintain patient safety and satisfaction.
• Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication and coordination among healthcare team members.
• Managed complex patient cases, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans.
• Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and best practices through diligent oversight of clinical procedures, documentation, and staff training.
• Supervised and managed daily activities of clinical team consisting of physicians, nurses, and support staff. Made daily assignments in OR and ordered equipment as needed.

During Covid outbreak, assisted with ICU staff in managing Covid pts. When elective surgery resumed, fullfilled RN circulating duties in outpatient surgery center, including cataract eye surgeries.

All circulating RN duties for general, plastics, ortho, eyes, neuro, GYN, Urological, Vascular and oncology services.

• Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Contracts in MUSC Charleston SC outpatient eye surgery and endoscopy. Trident Hospital Adult OR, Capital Medical Center, Olympia WA Adult OR, Northest Georgia Medical Center Adult OR, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle WA adult OR, Seattle Children's pediatric OR, Wellstar Cobb Atlanta GA adult OR, University of Washington, Seattle WA adult OR, Virginia Mason SEattle WA adult OR, MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, Tacoma WA.

Administered conscious sedation for OMFS and dental procedures in outpatient oral surgery clinic under the supervision of surgeons. Monitired vital signs, pt. resonse to medication and recovery after procedures. Maintained controlled substance counts and ordered supplies to the clinic. Performed follow up phone calls.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care planning and implementation.
• Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening and clear communication, building trust in the clinical environment.

• Optimized efficiency within the operating room by managing supplies inventory and maintaining appropriate stocking levels.
• Provided thorough handoff reports to enhance continuity of care between shifts and departments.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care before, during, and after surgeries.
• Served as an advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring that their needs were met while respecting individual preferences.