Elizabeth Raska
Coweta,OK
Summary
Skilled Nurse with over 18 years of medical knowledge in a variety of different settings in the clinical and therapy support settings. Eager to learn new skills and advance my knowledge. Works independently to handle assignments and a quick learner. Desire to apply previous experience to a new role and have a long-term positive impact on the company's operations. Able to work well with a team or independently, skilled at time management, responds well to constructive criticism, very organized, with leadership skills. I have also assisted in training in my various roles as well.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Nurse
Allied Home Health
Broken Arrow, OK
01.2022 - Current
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Sales Associate
The Brokerage
Tulsa,OK
06.2020 - Current
- In a very face paced real estate business that is rapidly growing and keeping up with the demands of the housing market
- Built and maintained effective relationships with peers to drive team success toward common sales, service, and operational goals.
Therapy Support Specialist
Nevro
Redwood City,CA
01.2017 - 06.2020
- Played an important role with the patients therapy, working directly with patients remotely to provide positive results in the efficacy of therapy, documenting these results, managing multiple phone calls and patient load
- Also worked directly with District sales managers daily to update of patients outcomes.
Nurse | Pain Management of Tulsa
Tulsa,OK
07.2013 - 01.2017
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Worked closely with physicians during minor out patient procedures (starting IV's, administering light sedation under physician guidance, monitored vital signs)
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
Nurse
Robison Medical Staffing
Tulsa,OK
10.2008 - 07.2013
- Working with a very busy and demanding nursing staffing agency that staffed many hospitals
- Always moving from hospital to hospital, adapting to each hospitals environment and working in a number of different areas; gynecology, med-surg, telemetry, post-op, pre-op, long term acute care, post-partum, urology
- Educated patients and their families about effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, resulting in better long-term results
- Administered medications orally, intravenously, and intramuscularly, and tracked responses to address new concerns
- Worked with healthcare teams to create, implement, and change individualized care plans
- Stayed up to date on medical advances, such as computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, imaging advances, government regulations, health insurance changes
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Dialysis Nurse
St. John Medical Center
Tulsa,OK
12.2006 - 06.2008
- Evaluated and assessed critical patient care needs, prioritized treatment, administered medication, maintained and organized flow of multiple dialysis patients
- Assessed vital signs and symptoms to better understand and treat conditions.
Nurse
MeadowBrook Specialty Hospital
Tulsa,OK
05.2004 - 12.2006
- Cared for and organized care of multiple patients, assessed, administered medication, obtained labs, assisted physicians in patient rounding and wound care
- Administered medications orally, intravenously, and intramuscularly, and tracked responses to address new concerns
- Worked with healthcare teams to create, implement, and change individualized care plans
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications in order to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Skills
- Urology
- Pre/Postop
- Gynecology
- Dialysis
- Home Health
- Cardiac
- Therapy Support
- Compassionate and Caring
- Accurate Documentation
- Time Management
- Independent
- Team Player
Timeline
Home Health Nurse
Allied Home Health
01.2022 - Current
Sales Associate
The Brokerage
06.2020 - Current
Therapy Support Specialist
Nevro
01.2017 - 06.2020
Nurse | Pain Management of Tulsa
07.2013 - 01.2017
Nurse
Robison Medical Staffing
10.2008 - 07.2013
Dialysis Nurse
St. John Medical Center
12.2006 - 06.2008
Nurse
MeadowBrook Specialty Hospital
05.2004 - 12.2006