Elizabeth Kelly
Mendenhall,MS
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Flexcare Medical Staffing, excelling in medication and IV administration and patient advocacy. Demonstrated ability to improve patient care through effective collaboration and critical thinking. Skilled in both direct patient care and infection control, consistently enhancing patient satisfaction and safety. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Flexcare Medical Staffing
07.2018 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Use electronic charting as necessary with a focus on standards set by HIPPA and Joint Comission.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, with a fucus on education , for in patient care and for after hospital care and follow up.
- Providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed wound care, changes in condition, such as breathing or cardiac issues.
Registered Nurse
American Traveler
11.2016 - 07.2018
- Used ethical and confidentiality, nonjudgmental skill set to safely care for patients .
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Education given to patients and families on patient care, medication, procedures,admissions, discharges,with focus on understanding what was going to happen in the hospital and once discharged.
- Time management used to prioritize patient care and chart necessary assessments.
- Used good teamwork in order to better focus on patient care.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
07.2015 - 02.2017
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Monitored patient conditions in long term acute setting, adjusting care as necessary for the best interest of the patient.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Able to float and work on multiple floors when the LTAC floor was closed, including periodically being a charge nurse on a Alzheimer unit, and work on two busy medical surgical units.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SCAssociate of Science - Nursing
Nursing Allied Health, Hinds Junior College
Jackson, MS03.2015
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient Care
- Wound Care
Certification
ACLS Advanced Life Support
BLS Basic Life Support
NIHSS NIH Stroke Scale
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Flexcare Medical Staffing
07.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
American Traveler
11.2016 - 07.2018
Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
07.2015 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of South Carolina Upstate
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nursing Allied Health, Hinds Junior College