Elizabeth McNeal-Caplan
Anna,TX
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
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Surgery Center of North Texas
05.2024 - 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 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.
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
- Decreased medication errors by meticulously administering medications following proper protocols and verifying dosages.
- Prevented complications from anesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
Registered Nurse
AYA Healthcare
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Prevented complications by closely monitoring vital signs and promptly responding to changes in patient status.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in progressive care nursing techniques and technologies.
- Increased efficiency in the Progressive Care Unit by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time.
- Implemented physician orders and tracked progress against care plan to assess results.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by thoroughly documenting patient information and providing detailed handoffs during shift changes.
- Served as a reliable resource for patients'' families by providing education on their loved ones'' conditions, treatment plans, and progress updates.
- Helped team manage patient flow by promoting timely placements for admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Minimized readmissions by delivering thorough discharge instructions, ensuring proper follow-up appointments were scheduled, and coordinating services with community resources when needed.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, education, and empathetic care delivery.
- Promoted a healing environment through maintaining clean and organized patient rooms, addressing concerns, and offering emotional support.
- Provided clinical supervision for student nurses during their practicum rotations within the Progressive Care Unit setting.
- Maintained compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards through adherence to established protocols and ongoing professional development.
Registered Nurse
UTSW Medical Center
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills during critical situations such as Code Blue events, coordinating team efforts to stabilize patients and initiate appropriate interventions.
- Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff members, facilitating their integration into our fast-paced Cardiac Progressive Care Unit environment while enhancing overall team proficiency levels.
- Managed complex medication regimens for cardiac patients, ensuring proper dosing, timely administration, and monitoring for potential drug interactions or side effects.
- Optimized resource utilization as part of daily workflow processes that led to reduced wait times for diagnostic testing or specialist consultations.
- Reduced patient readmission rates by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up care coordination.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families coping with challenging cardiac diagnoses, helping them navigate difficult decisions regarding treatment options and end-of-life care.
- Utilized advanced critical thinking skills to promptly identify early warning signs of patient deterioration or complications, initiating appropriate interventions to prevent adverse outcomes.
- Strengthened patient safety measures by regularly assessing vital signs, monitoring telemetry data, and responding promptly to any changes in condition.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate, individualized nursing care and effective communication with patients and families.
- Contributed to policy development and revisions within the Cardiac Progressive Care unit through active participation in unit-based committees.
- Advanced quality improvement initiatives within the Cardiac Progressive Care unit through regular participation in process evaluation meetings and offering constructive feedback on areas for growth.
- Expedited patient recovery times through careful implementation of evidence-based care plans tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Facilitated optimal patient outcomes through close collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including physicians, therapists, and social workers.
- Promoted a culture of safety in the cardiac unit by consistently adhering to best practices for infection control and risk management.
- Improved team efficiency by serving as a resource for colleagues and offering guidance in complex cardiac cases.
- Decreased medication errors by implementing strict adherence to medication administration protocols and double-checking procedures.
Registered Nurse, Charge RN
Northwest Medical Center - Bentonville
06.2021 - 07.2022
- 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 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.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized care plans for patients, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Assisted in the development of unit policies and procedures, contributing valuable insights based on hands-on experience.
- Mentored new nurses, offering guidance on clinical procedures and unit-specific protocols to ensure successful integration into the team.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing support and education throughout their loved ones'' treatment process.
- Maintained strict infection control protocols within the Advanced Care Unit, contributing to a decrease in hospital-acquired infections.
- Reduced medication errors through diligent administration and ongoing staff education on best practices.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado State University - Pueblo
Pueblo, CO05-2021
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Family education
- Licensed RN
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
- Registered Nurse License (RN) – Texas Board of Nursing.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Surgery Center of North Texas
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
AYA Healthcare
03.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
UTSW Medical Center
07.2022 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse, Charge RN
Northwest Medical Center - Bentonville
06.2021 - 07.2022
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
- Registered Nurse License (RN) – Texas Board of Nursing.
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado State University - Pueblo
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