Elizabeth Rivas
Ennis
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with work history in direct inpatient and outpatient clinical settings, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Excels in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and results-driven, with focus on delivering high-quality care and maintaining positive, supportive environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Addiction Recovery Health Nurse
Texas Recovery Centers
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Delegation to PCT, MA, CNA
- Learned to effectively communicate through Inbound and Outbound calls to the nurses station
- Adapting quickly to new EHR systems and navigation of technology
- Fax, scanning, filing charts
- Patient physical assessments and Pre-admissions assessments
- Follow institution protocol orders and safely practice them in emergency situations
- Medication administration
- Lab draws
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Behavioral Health Nurse
Discovery Point Retreat
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Delegation to staff members
- Answer telephones, responding to questions or requests
- EHR competency
- Paper charting competency
- Fax, scanning, filing charts
- Initial client assessments and admissions assessments
- Follow protocol orders and safely practice them
- Lab draws
- Administered medications and assessed side effects, successes and failures of new medications.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by mentoring new nurses and sharing best practices in behavioral health nursing.
- Partnered with social workers, counselors and doctors to develop plans of care.
- Developed strong working relationships with community partners to facilitate appropriate discharge planning and aftercare support for patients.
- Promoted family involvement in treatment planning by providing education on mental health conditions and available resources.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques effectively to manage crisis situations while maintaining a safe environment for all involved parties.
- Conducted surveillance of patients to note behavioral changes and relayed information to charting systems.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure timely and accurate completion of medical records for optimal patient care continuity.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices in behavioral health nursing care.
- Completed pre-admission screenings and physical and mental health assessments for psychiatric patients.
- Performed standard nursing duties such as drawing blood and physical well check examinations.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for patients, promoting self-awareness and effective coping strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
U.S. Renal Care
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Delegate to CNA/LPNs
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive care for all patients undergoing dialysis.
- Increased patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols throughout the entire dialysis process.
- Educated patients and their families on kidney disease management, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health care.
- Established strong rapport with patients through active listening skills, empathy, and genuine concern for their wellbeing during treatment sessions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Streamlined documentation processes, maintaining accurate records of each patient''s medical history, lab results, and treatment progress.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Sales Associate and Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
02.2016 - 11.2020
- Answer telephones, responding to questions or requests
- Assist clients by answering simple questions, locating items, or referring them to a pharmacist or physician for medication or health related information
- Receive and request pharmacist/physician orders and verify information is accurate
- Knowing how to mix pharmaceutical preparations, according to written prescriptions
- Establish or maintain patient profiles and maintain privacy regulations
- Help maintain equipment and work areas clean according to the facility regulations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Degree
Newman University
Wichita, KS12.2020
Skills
- Microsoft office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint knowledge
- Bilingual- English/Spanish fluency
- Team Player
- Medication administration
- Patient care
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Clinical judgment
- Patient management
- Family education
- Healthcare ethics
- Health promotion
- Licensed RN
- Wound management
- Care coordination
- Care plan implementation
- Mental health care
- Diabetes management
- Disease prevention
- Seizure management
- Medication reconciliation
- Patient advocacy
- Inpatient care
- Discharge planning
- Outpatient care
- Workflow and patient management
- Patient care and education
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Discharge coordination
- Electronic health records management
- Patient safety monitoring
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Nursing plan development
- Charting medication administration
- Compassion and empathy
- Taking vitals
- Collecting vitals
- Team coordination
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound care
- Relationship building
- Professional bedside manner
- Complex Problem-solving
- Intake and discharge
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Addiction Recovery Health Nurse
Texas Recovery Centers
06.2023 - 08.2023
Behavioral Health Nurse
Discovery Point Retreat
09.2021 - 10.2022
Dialysis Registered Nurse
U.S. Renal Care
04.2021 - 06.2021
Sales Associate and Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
02.2016 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Degree
Newman University
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