Elizabeth Knox
Pascagoula,MS
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Singing River Hospital Distinct Skilled Nursing Unit
07.2017 - Current
- Care for those with chronic conditions related to the aging process
- Assist patients with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating
- Medication administration using the 5 R’s
- Administer respiratory treatments
- Perform wound care
- Coordinate with MD/NP regarding changes in patient status
- Provide specialized treatments for progressive and chronic conditions & contribute to existing plans
- Collaborated with MD & other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care
- Supervised staff members to ensure quality care provided to all patients
- Educate patients and their families on treatment, preventive care, etc
- Set up plans for patient’s care or contribute to existing ones
- Operate & monitor medical equipment
- Strong observation and assessment skills
- Ensure that the release instructions are clear to the patients and their families.
Credentialed Nursing Preceptor
12.2016
- Supervise, guide & train nursing students & new nurses
- Foster a strong, supportive workplace environment.
Staff RN
Singing River Hospital
05.2016 - 07.2017
- Perform health assessments & record findings
- Administer medications & treatments
- Monitor & record I & O
- Ensure patient care is conducted according to the policies & standards of employer
- Admit & discharge patients.
Patient Care Coordinator
Singing River Hospital
08.2010 - 05.2016
- Supervisory role
- Delegated tasks to other RNs, LPNS, & Techs/CNAs
- Coordinated the employees work schedule
- Partnered with team of professionals including doctors, social workers, physical therapists and care managers, to provide a comprehensive plan to deliver quality care for patients
- Maintain open lines of communication between patients, their families, and healthcare providers
- Supervised staff members to ensure quality care provided to all patients.
PRN pool
Singing River Hospital
03.2005 - 08.2010
- Float to different areas of hospital
- Be adaptable to each unit’s routine & be able to function independently
- Have willingness to learn new responsibilities
- Easily adapt to all units where worked.
RN
Gulfport Memorial Hospital
05.2003 - 10.2003
- Worked in the PRN pool.
PRN pool RN
Singing River Hospital
06.2002 - 08.2010
- Float to different areas of hospital
- Be adaptable to each unit’s routine & be able to function independently.
Contract Nurse
Singing River Hospital
12.2001 - 06.2002
- Worked in float pool, MICU, GNE (Oncology), 1NC (Dialysis Patients), GNW (Open Psych Unit), GNC (Rehab), 1NE (Med-Surg with fast patient turnover), 1E (Orthopedics), 2NE (Telemetry), and also worked in the outpatient unit.
Flex RN
Touro Infirmary
04.2000 - 05.2001
- Routine nursing duties and administer chemotherapy.
PRN pool RN
Singing River Hospital
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Vary depending on where I work
- I can adapt easily to the duties that each location requires
- The following are the areas that I worked most: Regional Pain Center, Regional Cancer Center, Oncology floor located on GNE.
RN (Full-Time)
Oncology floor with telemetry capabilities
01.1991 - 01.1998
- Made rounds with doctors, charted, gave medication, did patient teaching, performed nursing procedures, and supervised LPNs and nursing assistants.
RN
Coastal Plains Home Health
01.1992
- Visited patients in their homes, drew blood for lab tests, charted, performed patient teaching and various nursing procedures.
Staff LPN
Singing River Hospital-Medical-Surgical Floor
01.1988 - 01.1989
- Gave medication, bedside care, performed nursing procedures within scope of practice, and charted.
LPN
Chateau Deville Nursing Home (formerly known as Gulf Coast Nursing Home)
01.1987 - 01.1988
- Administered medication, charted, performed patient care, and supervised nursing assistants.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Singing River Hospital Distinct Skilled Nursing Unit
07.2017 - Current
Credentialed Nursing Preceptor
12.2016
Staff RN
Singing River Hospital
05.2016 - 07.2017
Patient Care Coordinator
Singing River Hospital
08.2010 - 05.2016
PRN pool
Singing River Hospital
03.2005 - 08.2010
RN
Gulfport Memorial Hospital
05.2003 - 10.2003
PRN pool RN
Singing River Hospital
06.2002 - 08.2010
Contract Nurse
Singing River Hospital
12.2001 - 06.2002
Flex RN
Touro Infirmary
04.2000 - 05.2001
PRN pool RN
Singing River Hospital
01.1998 - 01.2001
RN
Coastal Plains Home Health
01.1992
RN (Full-Time)
Oncology floor with telemetry capabilities
01.1991 - 01.1998
Staff LPN
Singing River Hospital-Medical-Surgical Floor
01.1988 - 01.1989
LPN
Chateau Deville Nursing Home (formerly known as Gulf Coast Nursing Home)
01.1987 - 01.1988
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