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Elizabeth Niedziela

Houston,TX

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle emotionally complex patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Neuroscience

Memorial Hermann
10.2022 - Current
  • Performed focused neurological assessments every four hours and collaborated with healthcare team with any changes in mentation
  • Provide education and family training for patients and their families to ensure continuation of quality care upon discharge
  • Anticipated complications of disease process and procedures to facilitate improved patient outcomes
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students and new graduate nurses while encouraging teamwork and collaboration

Registered Nurse, Behavior Health

Advent Hinsdale Hospital
07.2022 - 10.2022
  • Perform focused mental status assessments on patients to assess mood, affect, and coping strategies
  • Administer and provide education about medication to promote adherence upon discharge
  • Prepare and lead group therapy for adults and adolescents on the following topics: CBT, DBT, assertiveness, conflict resolution, family dynamics
  • Create and maintain a safe environment with safety rounds every fifteen minutes
  • Utilize therapeutic communication techniques in every patient interaction to promote patient recovery

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Perform head to toe assessments, medication passes, and coordinate care with multi-disciplinary team for up to six patients.
  • Prioritize care of patients on the following units: Cardiac, GI, Covid, Medsurg, Neuro, Ortho, Oncology and Observation.
  • Manage care of complex lines/drains such as chest tubes, foleys, wound vacs, NG tubes, and central lines
  • Trend patient status to anticipate clinical changes and intervene appropriately

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
05.2021

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Neuroscience

Memorial Hermann
10.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse, Behavior Health

Advent Hinsdale Hospital
07.2022 - 10.2022

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
09.2021 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Iowa
Elizabeth Niedziela