Elizabeth Lang
Chesapeake ,VA
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- 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.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Registered Nurse
Sentara Leigh Hospital
11.2018 - 01.2023
- Unit Coordinator RN in Cardiac Cath Holding, responsible for general patient care for pre and post procedure
- Deliver medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting engagement in care processes.
- Mentored new nursing staff, enhancing onboarding effectiveness and team integration.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient safety protocols and reduced adverse events.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, ensuring timely interventions and support.
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Active in charge nurse position, responsible for patients intake and discharge, as well as delegation of tasks to fellow staff for continued patient care
- Call nurse for emergent situations during off scheduled hours
Registered Nurse
Sentara Princess Ann Hospital
03.2017 - 11.2018
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
- Active member in the Diabetes Resource Council
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
Registered Nurse
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
12.2015 - 04.2017
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
- Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
- Active member of the wound prevention committee as well as safety coach, and partnership council
Nursing Care Partner
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
07.2010 - 11.2015
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to RN
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection
- Obtained specimens for tests and prepared for laboratory transport
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and heart failure
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
ECPI University
12.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Medical Careers Institute
Virginia Beach, VAundefined
Sentara Collage of Health Science
Chesapeake, VAMaster of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN02-2025
Skills
- Clinical training
- Patient care planning
- Chronic disease management
- Direct patient care
- ACLS Certified
- Staff education
- Patient management
- Staff management
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Sentara Leigh Hospital
11.2018 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
Sentara Princess Ann Hospital
03.2017 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
12.2015 - 04.2017
Nursing Care Partner
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
07.2010 - 11.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Medical Careers Institute
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Sentara Collage of Health Science
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
ECPI University
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
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