Elizabeth Lockwood
Registered Nurse
Orchard Park,NY
Summary
Registered Nurse with strong background in Surgical Services and patient care. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Proficient in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sisters of Charity Hospital Main Street Campus
Buffalo, NY
07.2023 - Current
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Surgical Technologist
Sisters of Charity Hospital Main Street Campus
Buffalo , NY
05.2001 - 07.2023
- Gathering instruments, supplies, and equipment required for surgical procedures
- Aseptically opening, setting up, managing instruments and supplies, and anticipating additional needs throughout a surgical procedure
- Communicating clearly, effectively, and efficiently with all members of the surgical team
- Assistance with collecting, handing off, and delivering surgical specimens to the laboratory
- Participation in safe movement and positioning of surgical patients
- Trained Preceptor and mentor to new Surgical Technologists, especially in the surgical specialties of Neuro, Vascular, General, ENT and GYN
- Effective time management while seeking process improvement
- Maintenance of 15 or more hours of continuing education each year
Education
A.A.S - Nursing, Phi Theta Kappa, Deans List
SUNY Erie Community College
Williamsville, New York 09.2021 - 05.2023
Certificate - Surgical Technology
Niagara County Community College
Sanborn, New York 09.1995 - 06.1996
Skills
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Relationship building
Professional bedside manner
Procedure preparations
Emotional intelligence
Certification
Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sisters of Charity Hospital Main Street Campus
07.2023 - Current
A.A.S - Nursing, Phi Theta Kappa, Deans List
SUNY Erie Community College
09.2021 - 05.2023
Surgical Technologist
Sisters of Charity Hospital Main Street Campus
05.2001 - 07.2023
Certificate - Surgical Technology
Niagara County Community College
09.1995 - 06.1996
Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
Basic Life Support 2024
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