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Elizabeth Maxwell RN

Chehalis,WA

Summary

Experienced Oncology/Outpatient infusion Registered nurse with clinic operations management, team leadership, and patient care experience. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to enhance clinic efficiency. Knowledge of healthcare regulations and best practices ensures compliance and quality care.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead/coordinator Registered Nurse OIS/SADU

Providence St. Peter
09.2018 - Current
  • Oversees daily operations, ensuring staff deliver safe and quality patient care while adhering to all relevant policies/regulations.
  • Supervised, managed and collaborated with daily scheduling, tasking, and care coordination
  • Managed detailed patient records, including patient histories, treatment plans, vitals and assessments.
  • Administered different therapies, including chemotherapy, blood products and medications in accordance with physician’s orders and treatment plans.
  • Monitored and effectively treated any reactions or complications to treatment.
  • Medi-port access, PIV starts and central line maintenance.
  • Provide pre and post operative patient care for a variety of surgical, endo, IR, and cath lab patients.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Built rapport and advocated with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
  • Collaboration with physicians, clinics and case managers in developing the appropriate level of patient services and the day-to-day operations of the department.

Registered Nurse, Float Pool/OIS

Providence St. Peter
02.2015 - 09.2018
  • Provided direct care to patients, including physical assessments, oral and IV administration of medications.
  • Worked with patients, family, caregivers and physicians to create individualized plans of care and coordinate care
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Review post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Served as a resource for other nurses on the Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Provided care to patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.

Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse

Providence St. Peter Hospital
08.2011 - 03.2015
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Led shift handover meetings effectively communicating critical information about each patient''s status ensuring continuity of care.
  • Conferred with healthcare providers to assess patient conditions and enhance treatment plans based on patient progress
  • Collaborated across disciplines to give every patient optimal care and support
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician’s orders and treatment plan
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
  • Updated patient charts using EPIC, including adding new and existing medications, to keep records current and support accurate treatments
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

Clinic Manager

Richard S. Elloway MD
08.1997 - 04.2011
  • Hired, trained and supervised employees to maintain team of high performers.
  • Created and implemented policies to improve operational efficiency and patient care quality.
  • Streamlined clinic operations by implementing efficient scheduling and appointment systems.
  • Successfully managed clinic budgets, optimizing resource allocation for maximum efficiency.
  • Provided direct care to patients by assessing, diagnosing and treating illnesses.
  • Collaborated with insurance companies to streamline billing processes, improving cash flow and reducing claim rejections.
  • Led transition to electronic health records, improving accuracy and accessibility of patient information.
  • Streamlined clinic operations, leading to more efficient appointment scheduling system.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
  • Ordered all medical/office supplies and kept check on inventory levels.

Education

Advanced Degree of Nursing - Nursing

Lower Columbia College
Longview, WA
12-2010

Associate of Technical Arts - Medical Assisting

SPSCC
Olympia, WA
06-1997

Skills

  • Clinical management
  • Staff supervision
  • IVT trained
  • Medical supply management
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Effective communication
  • Procedure room preparation
  • Staff assignments
  • Clinical safety
  • Clinical expertise
  • Care coordination
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Training and mentoring
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Relationship building and retention
  • Leadership in nursing staff
  • Epic EHR Management
  • Budget management
  • Treatment Planning

Certification

  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • PALS

Timeline

Lead/coordinator Registered Nurse OIS/SADU

Providence St. Peter
09.2018 - Current

Registered Nurse, Float Pool/OIS

Providence St. Peter
02.2015 - 09.2018

Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse

Providence St. Peter Hospital
08.2011 - 03.2015

Clinic Manager

Richard S. Elloway MD
08.1997 - 04.2011

Advanced Degree of Nursing - Nursing

Lower Columbia College

Associate of Technical Arts - Medical Assisting

SPSCC

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