Elizabeth Richardson
Kalona,IA
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Staff Nurse with extensive experience at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Expert in patient education and safety, delivering high-quality care in critical situations. Proven ability to manage complex medical scenarios while providing emotional support, enhancing patient satisfaction, and ensuring optimal outcomes for diverse populations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse, Women's Health Clinic
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
04.2024 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ensure patient safety during procedures utilizing sedation.
- Monitor fetal status during non-stress tests.
- Assist physicians with procedures throughout the clinic.
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Medical Solutions and AMN Healthcare
10.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians, charge nurse and scrub technicians to quickly learn new work environment.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Educated patients on prenatal care, newborn care, and postpartum self-care.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Managed complex medical situations such as preeclampsia or gestational diabetes with expert knowledge and skillful interventions.
- Facilitated breastfeeding success by providing education, support, and resources to new mothers.
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery and Postpartum
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
08.2014 - Current
- Reduced stress levels among expectant mothers through effective pain management strategies during labor.
- Contributed to improved patient outcomes by providing emotional support and guidance throughout the birthing process.
- Provided compassionate care for patients experiencing pregnancy loss, offering emotional support and resources as needed.
- Assisted in emergency situations such as neonatal resuscitation, managing complications, and preparing patients for emergent delivery.
- Improved patient satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and empathetically while maintaining open communication with families.
- Educated new parents on proper infant care techniques including breastfeeding, diapering, bathing and swaddling.
- Supported physicians during various procedures such as cesarean sections, episiotomies, or forceps deliveries.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
Staff Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
02.2011 - 08.2014
- Delivered culturally sensitive care to diverse patient populations by adopting an inclusive approach that acknowledged differences in values and beliefs among families served.
- Streamlined communication with family members, providing timely updates on their child''s condition and addressing concerns with empathy.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill pediatric patients in the intensive care unit.
- Administered life-supporting treatments such as mechanical ventilation, continuous renal replacement therapy and ECMO for critically ill children.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA12-2010
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Women's Health Clinic
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
04.2024 - Current
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Medical Solutions and AMN Healthcare
10.2022 - Current
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery and Postpartum
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
08.2014 - Current
Staff Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
02.2011 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Iowa
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