Elizabeth Gorman
Binghamton
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nys Opwdd
Broome County
11.2006 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Documented patient progress and communicated changes to healthcare team members.
- Educated patients and families on health management and self-care practices.
- Provided emotional support to patients, fostering a compassionate environment.
- Ensured compliance with safety and health regulations in daily operations.
- Trained new staff on procedures and best practices for patient care delivery.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Broome Tioga BOCES
Binghamton, NY05.2006
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Clinical documentation
- Infection control
- Catheter care
- Health education
- EMR / EHR
- ADL assistance
- Transcribing orders
- Palliative care
- Staff supervision
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Critical thinking
- Adaptable and flexible
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nys Opwdd
11.2006 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Broome Tioga BOCES