Elizabeth Kazel BSN RN CHPN
Orlando,FL
Summary
Compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse currently serving as an Inpatient Unit Nurse, Charge Nurse, and Nurse Preceptor at AdventHealth Hospice and Palliative Orlando Inpatient Unit. Strong patient advocate with expertise in symptom management, patient and family education, staff mentorship, and interdisciplinary collaboration, with a commitment to evidence-based practice and quality improvement. Seeking a role in hospice education, mentorship, or quality to support staff development, enhance clinical excellence, and promote high-quality, patient-centered end-of-life care. Recognized for strong leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to work effectively in diverse environments. Deeply committed to hospice care and dedicated to supporting patients, families, and care teams through compassionate end-of-life experiences. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inpatient Unit Registered Nurse
Advent Health Hospice Care of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida
06.2011 - Current
- Patient assessment (head-to-toe, focused assessments)
- Medication administration (IV, SQ, PO)
- IV/SQ insertion, port access and maintenance
- Wound care and dressing changes
- Pain and symptom management
- Infection control and isolation precautions
- Foley catheter insertion and care
- Trach care
- NG tube insertion and management
- Clinical judgment and rapid response
- Recognizing patient deterioration
- Care planning and evaluation
- Patient advocacy
- Discharge planning and patient education
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Accurate charting and documentation
- Medication reconciliation
- Care coordination documentation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- SBAR communication
- Patient and family education
- Conflict resolution
- HIPAA compliance
- Joint Commission standards awareness
- Prioritization in high-acuity settings
- Managing multiple patients
- Delegation to RNs/CNAs/LPNs
- Precept new nurses
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring comfort and dignity for patients and families.
Nursing Supervisor/Temp Nurse
Absolute Medical Staffing
Sanford, Florida
02.2004 - 06.2011
- Experience within nursing homes, ALF, hospice, hospital, home care and correctional facilities.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to best practices and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Managed staffing schedules efficiently, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime costs and maintaining morale.
- Mentored new nursing staff members to promote adherence to established best practices and foster professional growth.
- Contributed to positive team dynamics as an approachable supervisor who actively listened to concerns from both patients and nurses.
- Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees via email, phone and in person.
- Increased staff retention through effective communication, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to promote team growth and accountability.
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by fostering strong relationships with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Payroll duties
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional growth and improving team performance.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and quality standards.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior University
Albany, NY01-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Excelsior University
Albany, NY12-2025
Nursing
Eastern Suffolk School of Practical Nursing
Bellport, NY01-2001
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Precepting
- High level of autonomy
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Symptom management
- Clinical assessment
- EMR updating
- Evidence-based care
- Delegation and motivation
- Clinical documentation
Affiliations
American Nurses Association (ANA)
Hospice & Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA)
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma)
Certification
- FL RN license (compact state)
- NY RN license
- Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse
Timeline
Inpatient Unit Registered Nurse
Advent Health Hospice Care of Central Florida
06.2011 - Current
Nursing Supervisor/Temp Nurse
Absolute Medical Staffing
02.2004 - 06.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Excelsior University
Nursing
Eastern Suffolk School of Practical Nursing