Elizabeth Peterson

Coordinated comprehensive case management of 20 clients, facilitating training for medication administration and overseeing appointment schedules

Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations and quality standards.
Developed training programs for nursing staff and new hires.
Directed nursing staff in executing patient care and treatment plans.
Implemented new policies to enhance nursing operations and efficiency.

Facilitated start-up of three-unit, 64-bed psychiatric hospital.
Collaborated with team to activate all units and implement intensive outpatient program.
Conducted performance reviews and wrote policies to enhance operational standards.
Reviewed existing processes to identify and implement improvements.

Administered medications, monitored vital signs, supported wound care and dressing changes, instructed patients and families on discharge protocols and follow-up care, collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, documented patient assessments and interventions in electronic health records.

Reviewing admission referrals, collaborated with psychiatric providers for orders and interventions, participated in Interdisciplinary Team for treatment plan development, and substituting for nurse manager

Managed employee work injuries and coordinated worker's compensation claims across all departments.
Collaborated with management on return-to-work programs for injured or ill employees.
Conducted ergonomic evaluations to enhance workplace safety and efficiency.
Co-managed regulatory compliance for OSHA, MDH, DOT, and NIOSH at LHS and contract sites.
Provided nursing care as needed in OH contract site when RNs were unavailable.
Assisted in competency testing and organized skills fairs to ensure staff readiness.
Participated in various committees focused on safety, ergonomics, SPH, and emergency preparedness.
Delivered training sessions on workplace violence prevention, CPR, first aid, lift techniques, and PPE usage.

Ensured compliance with clinical protocols during direct patient care delivery.
Executed charge nurse responsibilities, streamlining admissions processes for efficiency.
Conducted educational sessions for patients and families, clarifying treatment plans effectively.

Collaborated with family physician to provide comprehensive care from birth to end-of-life.

Organized and assisted with minor procedures, including vasectomies and biopsies.

• Streamlined pain management processes for improved patient outcomes.
• Participated in triage and walk-in care to enhance service delivery.