Elizabeth Ross
Amarillo,TX
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse nearing 2 years of experience caring for patients within a surgical ICU setting, and 10 years in clinical health care. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to safely providing exceptional care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Post-Surgical Unit
Physicians Surgical Hospitals- Quail Creek
Amarillo, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Provided direct nursing care to surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
- Instructed patients and families in health promotion activities such as proper nutrition, wound care and disease prevention.
- Performed vital signs monitoring for early identification of changes in patient condition or response to treatment plan.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions and revised plan of care accordingly.
- Developed positive relationships with patients to ensure quality holistic care was provided throughout the hospital stay.
- Utilized evidence based practice guidelines when making decisions regarding patient care needs.
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
Registered Nurse- Surgical ICU
Northwest Texas Hospital
Amarillo, TX
05.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records (Cerner).
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
Patient Care Technician
Northwest Texas Healthcare
Amarillo, TX
03.2017 - 05.2022
- Monitored, measured and documented patients' vital signs in EMR system.
- Communicated changes in patient conditions and other unit concerns to multidisciplinary team.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Assisted and supported physicians performing procedures.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Ambulated patients with appropriate assistive devices and in line with proper body mechanics.
Clinical Assistant
Cross Medical Center
Amarillo, TX
11.2016 - 02.2017
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Interacted closely with practitioners, nurses and patients and used effective interpersonal, active listening and communication skills.
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Collected forms, copied insurance cards and coordinated patient information for billing and insurance processing.
- Recorded vital signs and medical history for approximately 20 patients each shift.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Prepared patients for examinations, taking vital signs and updating medical histories.
EMT-B
Amarillo Medical Services
Amarillo, TX
09.2014 - 10.2016
- Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Reviewed inventory levels prior to shift and restocked ambulance to prepare for service.
- Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Explained to conscious patients steps involved for medical evaluations and need for possible hospital transport.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Managed care in field and in-transit, including performing standard testing and administering necessary medication.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX05.2022
High School Diploma -
Hereford High School
Hereford, TX05.2010
Skills
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Medical device products and services
- Patient positioning understanding
- Mobility Assistance
- Emergency protocols
- Medication administration
- Vitals assessments
Certification
- Basic Emergency Medical Technician Certification (EMT-B) 12/2013 (EXPIRED 2017)
- Registered Nurse in the State of Texas, License number 1079606. Exp. 02/2024
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2013-present. Exp. 09/2025
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2022- present. Exp. 07/2024
- Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) Exp. 07/2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Post-Surgical Unit
Physicians Surgical Hospitals- Quail Creek
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse- Surgical ICU
Northwest Texas Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Northwest Texas Healthcare
03.2017 - 05.2022
Clinical Assistant
Cross Medical Center
11.2016 - 02.2017
EMT-B
Amarillo Medical Services
09.2014 - 10.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Amarillo College
High School Diploma -
Hereford High School
- Basic Emergency Medical Technician Certification (EMT-B) 12/2013 (EXPIRED 2017)
- Registered Nurse in the State of Texas, License number 1079606. Exp. 02/2024
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2013-present. Exp. 09/2025
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2022- present. Exp. 07/2024
- Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) Exp. 07/2027
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