Elizabeth Pauline
Waterloo,IL
Summary
Dynamic healthcare leader with extensive experience as the Transitional Care Unit Director at Oak Hill Senior Living. Proven track record in operational management and patient care coordination, enhancing resident satisfaction and safety protocols. Skilled in staff training and fostering interdepartmental collaboration, ensuring compliance with health regulations while promoting teamwork.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Evergreen Pointe Transitional Care Unit Director
Oak Hill Senior Living
Waterloo
08.2017 - Current
- Led operational management for daily activities, enhancing resident satisfaction and care quality.
- Developed strong working relationships with physicians, nurses, ancillary staff, and administration to enhance overall teamwork and care coordination.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently addressing concerns promptly and maintaining open lines of communication.
- Implemented new care protocols, ensuring compliance with health regulations and enhancing safety measures.
- Streamlined communication processes among departments, fostering collaboration and efficiency in service delivery.
Staff RN
DaVita Dialysis & Fresenius Dialysis
St. Louis, MO Area Clinics
2015 - 2017
- Educated patients and families on dialysis procedures, fostering understanding and adherence to treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs and lab results, adjusting care strategies as needed for optimal patient outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Staff RN
St. Anthony's Medical Center
St. Louis, MO
2009 - 2015
- Delivered patient-centered care in accordance with established protocols and best practices.
- Administered medications and treatments, ensuring compliance with safety standards and guidelines.
- Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on complex cases to promote professional development and confidence.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Staff RN
St. Louis University Hospital
St. Louis, MO
2006 - 2009
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered and other pertinent data.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
Agency RN
Springfield Memorial Hospital
Springfield, IL
2005 - 2006
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Staff RN
Barnes Jewish Hospital
St. Louis, MO
2003 - 2005
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times, helping them navigate the healthcare system with compassion and understanding.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05-2003
Skills
- Operational management
- Patient care coordination
- Staff training and mentoring
- Regulatory compliance
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Staff training
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse
IL # 041350406
MO # 2003017748 (inactive status)
- CPR
Timeline
Evergreen Pointe Transitional Care Unit Director
Oak Hill Senior Living
08.2017 - Current
Staff RN
DaVita Dialysis & Fresenius Dialysis
2015 - 2017
Staff RN
St. Anthony's Medical Center
2009 - 2015
Staff RN
St. Louis University Hospital
2006 - 2009
Agency RN
Springfield Memorial Hospital
2005 - 2006
Staff RN
Barnes Jewish Hospital
2003 - 2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Illinois State University