Elizabeth Mitchell
Haverford,PA
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with strong time management and problem-solving skills. Recognized for reliability, adaptability, and a quick capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to driving team success and making valuable contributions to organizational growth. Vast work experience in medical staff education and curriculum development, both in hospital settings and as a medical device representative. Develops strong relationships with hospital personnel and physician staff.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Education Leader
Elucent Medical
01.2019 - Current
- Developed the foundation for the Education Department at Elucent Medical.
- Developed and implemented educational tools and presentations for training both internally and externally .
- Developed relationships with key opinion leaders in the field collaborating with them on novel uses of our technology.
- Continually pursued professional growth opportunities through attending conferences, participating in webinars, and seeking additional certifications.
- Minimized impact on workflow processes within clinical teams by collaborating with Hospital personnel to establish best practices that resulted in improved efficiency and reduced error rates.
- Developed the Education Workshops to promote peer to peer engagement and education regarding our device.
- Developed and hosted webinar to provide virtual education on application of our technology into a surgical practice.
- Engaged radiologists to obtain their feedback on the impact of our technology on patient scheduling and the efficiency of their department
- Have supported initial cases and continue to support our customers and team with insights into best practices hospital protocol.
- Assisted in the development of the internal training program for new hires, to include presentation development and delivery.
- Developed a residency training program to be rolled out as a pilot with 2 SAM's to determine efficacy of early training of residents on our technology.
- Developed a curriculum of continuing education for our Customer Support team to increase their knowledge of clinical troubleshooting.
- Provide remote support to our customers during procedures on as needed basis to troubleshoot any clinical issues/deficits.
Clinical Specialist
NeuWave Medical
04.2013 - 01.2019
- Gave presentations to conference attendees, clinicians, and administrators.
- Assisted in the development and launch of new medical products by providing valuable feedback from a clinical perspective.
- Visited assigned accounts, identified, and trained clinical champions and established relationships with key decision makers.
- Enhanced clinical team performance by providing continuous training on medical device and novel uses.
- Developed support plans and competency-based training programs to enhance knowledge base of healthcare staff.
- Evaluated, recommended and implemented new tools, presentations, techniques and delivery platforms for training and communication.
- Developed strong relationships with key opinion leaders in the industry, fostering collaboration and encouraging innovation within the field.
- Facilitated smooth transitions during hospital acquisitions and mergers by providing expert guidance on clinical equipment integration, minimizing disruptions to patient care.
- Mentored junior staff members through one-on-one coaching sessions, promoting professional growth and improved clinical skills.
- Increased professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies.
- Supported sales teams with expert product demonstrations and presentations at conferences, leading to increased revenue.
Registered Nurse- Peri-Anesthesia
Christiana Care Health System
04.2008 - 04.2013
- Assessment and care of patient in the immediate pre-operative phase
- Assure patient safety, administer medications as prescribed, monitor and assess patients as indicated
- Responsible for care of the immediate post-operative patient, including:
- -Initial stabilization/resuscitation
- -Airway management
- -Pain Management
- ACLS Instructor
- Chair Perioperative Education Council 2010-2013
- Active role in identifying the need for further staff education and implementing process whereby continuing education offered to all perioperative services staff twice monthly
- Established core group to apply for continuing education credit hours for presentations
- Documented available continuing education presentations on the perioperative services website
- Co-Chair/Chair Elect Nurse Education Council 7/2011- 2013
- Active member of system wide council to impact staff education
- Plan retreat for health system wide education council chairpersons and co-chairs
Registered Nurse-Prep and Holding
St Francis Hospital
08.2007 - 04.2008
- Assessment and care of patient in the immediate pre-operative phase
- Assure patient safety, administer medications as prescribed, monitor and assess patients as indicated
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Home Solutions Infusion Therapy
02.2006 - 08.2007
- Responsible for:
- Development of Women’s Health Program and marketing tools associated with the program
- Physician education
- Field Sales clinical education
- Development of CE program - Presentation of programs to Insurance and Healthcare providers
- Development of Educational conference calls
Registered Nurse
Favorite Nurses
10.2005 - 05.2006
- Responsible for:
- Patient assessment
- Care of patient in out patient setting
Per Diem Sales Support
Microsulis, Inc
10.2005 - 01.2006
- Responsible for:
- Training physicians and staff in use of medical device
- Preceptoring physicians during OR cases
Territory Manager
Microsulis, Inc
01.2004 - 10.2005
- Responsible for:
- Sales in assigned territory, initiate contact with physicians, hospital personnel
- Training of physicians in the use of microwave endometrial ablation
- Preceptoring of physicians during cases
- Training Operating room staff on the procedure and machine operation
Professional Education Field Trainer
Conceptus, Inc
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Responsibilities include the education and preceptoring of physicians with regard to the Essure procedure
- Serve as an educational resource for physicians
- Operating Room staff training for the Essure procedure
- Operating Room case attendance for the Essure procedure
- Work collaboratively with the account manager to facilitate the sales process
- Present Awareness Seminars, Grand Rounds at various hospitals
- Participate in Physician group training weekends
- Provide physician practices with practice management tools to enhance growth of business
Perinatal Clinical Consultant
Nellcor Perinatal/Tyco Healthcare
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Responsible for the education of physician, nursing, and risk management staff of new technology in the mid-Atlantic and Northeast territories
- Work collaboratively with the account manager to facilitate the sales process
- Demonstrated consistent sales growth in disposable product
- Presented Grand Rounds, as well as, CEU presentations
- Participated in training NIH staff physicians and research nurses to launch a multi-center, national research project
- I continue to provide support to these sites
- Act as a mentor in training clinicians
Post Anesthesia Care Unit/ Acute Pain Management Service
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
01.1995 - 01.2000
- Responsible for care of the immediate post-operative patient, including:
- -Initial stabilization/resuscitation
- -Airway management, including routine to ventilator assist
- -Pain Management- IV, conscious sedation, epidural management
- -Member of nurse driven Acute Pain Management service responsible for House wide management of all post-operative patients
- -Acted as mentor to clinicians in both PACU and APMS
Labor and Delivery
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
01.1985 - 01.1995
- Responsible for care of the uncomplicated and high-risk laboring patient
- Managed ante partum patient care
- Initial newborn stabilization/resuscitation
- Chairman of the quality assurance committee for the women and children division
- Represented the women and children division on a hospital board addressing quality issues
- Served as a mentor for clinicians
Education
MA - Clinical Counseling Psychology
01.1999
BS - Psychology
01.1992
Diploma - Nursing
01.1983
Skills
Collaborative learning
Staff Development
Teamwork and Collaboration
Organizational Skills
Problem-solving abilities
Active Listening
Team Collaboration
Punctual and Dependable
Relationship Building
Professional ethics
Self Motivation
Team building
Certification
- CAPA
- ACT course completion-IHI approved
Timeline
Clinical Education Leader - Elucent Medical
01.2019 - Current
Clinical Specialist - NeuWave Medical
04.2013 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse- Peri-Anesthesia - Christiana Care Health System
04.2008 - 04.2013
Registered Nurse-Prep and Holding - St Francis Hospital
08.2007 - 04.2008
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Home Solutions Infusion Therapy
02.2006 - 08.2007
Registered Nurse - Favorite Nurses
10.2005 - 05.2006
Per Diem Sales Support - Microsulis, Inc
10.2005 - 01.2006
Territory Manager - Microsulis, Inc
01.2004 - 10.2005
Professional Education Field Trainer - Conceptus, Inc
01.2002 - 01.2004
Perinatal Clinical Consultant - Nellcor Perinatal/Tyco Healthcare
01.2000 - 01.2002
Post Anesthesia Care Unit/ Acute Pain Management Service - Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
01.1995 - 01.2000
Labor and Delivery - Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
01.1985 - 01.1995
St.Joseph’s University - BS, Psychology
St. Agnes Medical Center School of Nursing - Diploma, Nursing
LaSalle University - MA, Clinical Counseling Psychology
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