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Elizabeth Onsby
Abbeville,MS
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-Op Nurse
Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation
07.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and IV fluids to monitor reactions, side effects and adverse effects
- Monitored blood pressure and heart rate of patients with cardiac issues and high cholesterol to detect irregular heartbeats and hypertension.
- Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
- Evaluated patients to detect contraindications before anesthesia or scheduled surgery.
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
RN Staff Nurse
Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Staff RN
Regional One Health
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
RN CASE MANAGER
Southern Care Hospice
02.2014 - 08.2017
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Director of Operations
Southern Care Hospice
03.2016 - 02.2017
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
- Achieved team goals through formalized training plans, coaching, and performance management.
- Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
- Negotiated with vendors, suppliers and other stakeholders to acquire mutually beneficial contracts and agreement.
- Established and monitored quality assurance standards to achieve operational excellence.
Education
ADN - Nursing
NORTHWEST MS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Senatobia, MS12.2013
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING - Nursing
NORTHWEST MS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Oxford, MS08.2003
Skills
- RN
- Hospital
- Home Care
- Case Management
- IV Therapy
- Cardiac monitoring
- Electronic Medical Record
- Medical Surgical
- Critical Care
- Hospice Care
- Experience Administering Injections
- Vital Signs
- Epic
- Medical Office Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Laboratory Experience
- Patient Care
- Venipuncture
- Documentation accuracy
- Surgical preparation
- IV insertion
- Pre-operative care
- Physician collaboration
- Surgical procedures
- Compassionate care
- Postoperative care
- Sterile technique
- Pain management
- Hospital Pre-screenings
- Blood product administration and monitoring
Certification
- BLS, 07/01/25
- ACLS, 07/01/25
- PALS Certification, 07/01/25
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Software
Interests
Health and coaching healthy habits
Timeline
Pre-Op Nurse
Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation
07.2021 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation
05.2019 - 07.2021
Staff RN
Regional One Health
08.2017 - 05.2019
Director of Operations
Southern Care Hospice
03.2016 - 02.2017
RN CASE MANAGER
Southern Care Hospice
02.2014 - 08.2017
- BLS, 07/01/25
- ACLS, 07/01/25
- PALS Certification, 07/01/25
ADN - Nursing
NORTHWEST MS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING - Nursing
NORTHWEST MS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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