Elizabeth Lamport Kerver
Willowick
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Hospice of the Western Reserve, skilled in medication administration and patient advocacy. Successfully implemented evidence-based interventions, significantly improving patient outcomes and fostering trust with families during critical care situations and end-of-life.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hospice of the Western Reserve
08.2019 - 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.
- Administered medications safely, in home care settings, according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Managed Plan of Cares to accommodate patient needs
- Collaborated with facility staff regarding patient needs
- Utilized a transdisciplinary method of care
- Collaborated with hospice team members regularly
- Regularly communicated with family members and provided appropriate updates regarding a patient's condition/prognosis
- utilized active listening to promote a feeling of trust and compassion for patients and families
Registered Nurse
Lake West Hospital
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Education
Nursing
Hiram College
Hiram05-2018
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient Advocacy
- Active Listening
- Clinical Assessment
- End-of-Life Care
- Care Plan Management
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hospice of the Western Reserve
08.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Lake West Hospital
09.2018 - 08.2019
Nursing
Hiram College
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