Elizabeth Krissberg
Retired Licensed Practical Nurse
Buckeye,AZ
Summary
Professional artist with strong focus on delivering impactful and visually compelling work. Known for keen attention to detail, enhancing project outcomes and client satisfaction.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Longarm Quilting Artist
Self Employed Services
2012 - Current
- Developed original artwork using diverse mediums and techniques.
- Collaborated with clients to create customized pieces that meet specific requirements.
- Managed project timelines effectively to ensure timely delivery of completed works.
- Conducted market research to identify trends and inform artistic direction.
- Designed custom artwork for clients, meeting their creative vision and ensuring satisfaction with the final product.
- Managed client relationships to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
- Developed marketing materials to promote artwork through social media platforms.
- Implemented efficient studio organization, improving workflow and productivity.
- Mentored emerging artists, providing guidance on technique and business practices.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Estrella Care Center
05.2012 - 06.2013
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring compliance with care protocols and regulatory standards.
- Coordinated patient care plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
- Implemented training programs for new staff, enhancing team competency and performance.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting care strategies based on individual needs and feedback.
- Conducted regular audits of nursing practices, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes.
- Developed and maintained schedules for nursing staff, optimizing resource allocation and workflow efficiency.
- Facilitated communication between departments, ensuring continuity of care and addressing concerns proactively.
- Enhanced patient care by ensuring adherence to nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately documenting all pertinent information in electronic medical records systems.
- Maintained a safe and hygienic environment by enforcing infection control measures and facility regulations.
- Managed challenging situations calmly and professionally, contributing to a positive work environment for staff members.
- Served as a liaison between physicians, patients, and families to ensure clear communication regarding care plans and progress updates.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional growth and enhancing overall team performance.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts in collaboration with case managers, social workers, and other healthcare providers.
- Mitigated risks and managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring patient safety and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of best practices in nursing supervision techniques.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families, providing emotional support and education on care plans.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores with compassionate nursing care tailored to individual needs.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing thorough checks and balances during medication administration processes.
- Achieved high-quality patient outcomes by consistently monitoring and evaluating nursing interventions.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
- Worked at least Number hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Huger Assisted Living
02.2010 - 05.2012
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring compliance with care protocols and regulatory standards.
- Coordinated patient care plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
- Implemented training programs for new staff, enhancing team competency and performance.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting care strategies based on individual needs and feedback.
- Conducted regular audits of nursing practices, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes.
- Led quality assurance initiatives, driving improvements in patient safety and satisfaction metrics.
- Developed and maintained schedules for nursing staff, optimizing resource allocation and workflow efficiency.
- Facilitated communication between departments, ensuring continuity of care and addressing concerns proactively.
- Enhanced patient care by ensuring adherence to nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately documenting all pertinent information in electronic medical records systems.
- Maintained a safe and hygienic environment by enforcing infection control measures and facility regulations.
- Managed challenging situations calmly and professionally, contributing to a positive work environment for staff members.
- Served as a liaison between physicians, patients, and families to ensure clear communication regarding care plans and progress updates.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional growth and enhancing overall team performance.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts in collaboration with case managers, social workers, and other healthcare providers.
- Mitigated risks and managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring patient safety and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of best practices in nursing supervision techniques.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families, providing emotional support and education on care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to design personalized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided constructive feedback during performance evaluations for LPNs under my supervision, promoting continuous professional growth.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores with compassionate nursing care tailored to individual needs.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing thorough checks and balances during medication administration processes.
- Optimized resource utilization through effective staffing management based on census fluctuations and skill mix requirements.
- Streamlined workflow for improved efficiency by effectively delegating tasks to LPN staff.
- Led quality improvement initiatives resulting in measurable improvements in patient satisfaction rates and clinical outcomes.
- Achieved high-quality patient outcomes by consistently monitoring and evaluating nursing interventions.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of new admissions to determine appropriate level of care and treatment needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Worked at least Number hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Divine Destiny Group Home
03.2003 - 06.2009
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring compliance with care protocols and regulatory standards.
- Coordinated patient care plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
- Implemented training programs for new staff, enhancing team competency and performance.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting care strategies based on individual needs and feedback.
- Conducted regular audits of nursing practices, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes.
- Led quality assurance initiatives, driving improvements in patient safety and satisfaction metrics.
- Developed and maintained schedules for nursing staff, optimizing resource allocation and workflow efficiency.
- Facilitated communication between departments, ensuring continuity of care and addressing concerns proactively.
- Enhanced patient care by ensuring adherence to nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately documenting all pertinent information in electronic medical records systems.
- Maintained a safe and hygienic environment by enforcing infection control measures and facility regulations.
- Managed challenging situations calmly and professionally, contributing to a positive work environment for staff members.
- Served as a liaison between physicians, patients, and families to ensure clear communication regarding care plans and progress updates.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional growth and enhancing overall team performance.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts in collaboration with case managers, social workers, and other healthcare providers.
- Mitigated risks and managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring patient safety and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of best practices in nursing supervision techniques.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families, providing emotional support and education on care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to design personalized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores with compassionate nursing care tailored to individual needs.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing thorough checks and balances during medication administration processes.
- Led quality improvement initiatives resulting in measurable improvements in patient satisfaction rates and clinical outcomes.
- Achieved high-quality patient outcomes by consistently monitoring and evaluating nursing interventions.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of new admissions to determine appropriate level of care and treatment needs.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Worked at least Number hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Education
LPN License -
Decatur Vocational School
Decatur Il.Skills
Quilting quilts with a 14 foot Gammell Longarm Computerized machine head
Timeline
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Estrella Care Center
05.2012 - 06.2013
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Huger Assisted Living
02.2010 - 05.2012
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Divine Destiny Group Home
03.2003 - 06.2009
Longarm Quilting Artist
Self Employed Services
2012 - Current
LPN License -
Decatur Vocational School