Elizabeth Larson
Hood River,OR
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with over 10 years of pediatric experience. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsiblites to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Educator
Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital
07.2024 - Current
- Assessed educational needs of trainees and researched clinical instruction trends to develop educational curriculum and competency tools for clinical procedures.
- Organized short-term educational programs such as lectures and workshops to address specific clinical topics.
- Maintain federal and state regulatory requirements for entire hospital nursing staff
RN, PACU
Providence Hood River Hospital
03.2018 - 06.2024
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Educate patients in the preoperative setting on post-operative expectations and care
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Performed flawless autonomous practice consistent with evidence-based standards and patient care considerations.
RN, PICU
Randall Children's Hospital at Legacy Emanuel
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
Registered Nurse, PICU
Randall Children's Hospital at Legacy Emanuel
07.2014 - 03.2018
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to pediatric patients.
- Guided patient families through complex ICU experience
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care for patients within the ICU
Registered Nurse, PICU
Primary Children's Medical Center
04.2009 - 07.2014
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Govenor's University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Joyce College
Salt Lake City, UT04.2009
Skills
- Resource Management
- Clinical expertise
- Regulatory Compliance
- Managing simulation equipment
- Completing physical assessments
- Clinical Supervision
- Clinical education
- Clinical Instruction
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
PALS and ACLS certified.
Timeline
Nurse Educator
Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital
07.2024 - Current
RN, PICU
Randall Children's Hospital at Legacy Emanuel
08.2019 - 08.2020
RN, PACU
Providence Hood River Hospital
03.2018 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse, PICU
Randall Children's Hospital at Legacy Emanuel
07.2014 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse, PICU
Primary Children's Medical Center
04.2009 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Govenor's University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Joyce College
PALS and ACLS certified.
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