Elizabeth Peterson
Anchorage,AK
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated leadership skills in clinical experiences both in and outpatient settings. Proficient in charting, and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Spine Team Lead
Orthopedic Physician Alaska
Anchorage, AK
07.2016 - Current
- Lead multi-faceted team consisting of 4 spine surgeons, 3 physiatrist, 8 mid-levels, 3 RNs, multiple MA's and surgery schedulers.
- Worked closely with Surgeons and Mid-Levels to facilitate pre and post surgical care for the spine patients.
- Identified needs of staff and patients promptly and efficiently in person or through phone conversations.
- Provided excellent service and attention to patients when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Facilitated staff schedules, Worked closely with other team leads to make sure all of staffing needs of OPA where addressed through weekly staffing huddles.
Joint and Spine Nurse Navigator
Alaska Regional Hospital
Anchorage, AK
12.2013 - 07.2016
- Implement and administer Joint/Spine Program.
- Taught pre-operative classes to total joint and spine surgical patients and their caregivers on the post-operative expectations and recovery process.
- Created individualized plans of care for orthopedic patients based on their specific needs.
- Daily patient rounding on the orthopedic unit.
- Conducted follow-up calls to assess patient satisfaction with services provided.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers, surgeons, and other medical staff to ensure continuity of care.
- Gathered and presented orthopedic data to the orthopedic operations and department meetings.
- Worked closely with case managers to coordinate discharge planning.
Clinical Resource RN-Ortho
Alaska Regional Hospital
Anchorage, AK
07.2012 - 12.2013
- Resource to staff members on the orthopedic unit.
- Worked with the nursing supervisor for bed assingments and through put issues.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments.
Staff RN, Ortho
Alaska Regional Hospital
Anchorage, AK
01.2009 - 07.2012
- Direct pre and post operative care to the orthopedic patients.
- Observed changes in patient condition such as pain level or mental status and reported accordingly to physicians or other healthcare providers.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Educated patients on wound care management following surgery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UAA
Anchorage, AKBachelor of Arts - History
Tippecanoe High School
Chicago, ILCertification
- ONC: Orthopedic Nurse Credentialed
Timeline
RN Spine Team Lead
Orthopedic Physician Alaska
07.2016 - Current
Joint and Spine Nurse Navigator
Alaska Regional Hospital
12.2013 - 07.2016
Clinical Resource RN-Ortho
Alaska Regional Hospital
07.2012 - 12.2013
Staff RN, Ortho
Alaska Regional Hospital
01.2009 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UAA
Bachelor of Arts - History
Tippecanoe High School
- ONC: Orthopedic Nurse Credentialed
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