Elizabeth Sales
Summary
A highly skilled and dedicated RN with extensive experience seeking a challenging position to leverage expertise in patient care and coordination.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Virtual RN
Trinity Health Saint Alphonsus
Boise, ID
08.2022 - 03.2026
RN CLINICAL COORDINATOR
City Of Los Angeles
Los Angeles
08.1989 - 06.2022
- Informed physicians of patient test results and contributed to the development of comprehensive care plans for CTCL, GVHD, and transplant patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to develop, implement, and assess patient care plans during ECP treatment using CellEx machine.
- Monitored and managed treatment and care post-ECP treatments.
- Advocated for patients and implemented total patient care through a collaborative team nursing process.
- Advocated for patient needs within the interdisciplinary team and executed outlined treatment plans.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors, and relayed observations and concerns to supervising physicians.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff to meet patient service goals, uphold standards of care, and improve patient satisfaction.
- Collaborated with management to identify and implement initiatives that enhanced nursing staff retention, morale, and satisfaction.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Norris Cancer Center
Los Angeles
08.1989 - 05.1999
- Collaborated with sponsors and investigators to efficiently conduct fully compliant NSABP Clinical trials.
- Secured informed consent from research subjects and guardians, ensuring ethical compliance and participant understanding.
- Conducted informative consent presentations, enhancing participant knowledge and maintaining accurate documentation.
- Evaluated proof of eligibility and consent for study participants.
- Ensured compliance with patient care protocols and clinical trial operations.
- Adhered to standards involving data collection, research protocols, and regulatory reporting.
- Recruited volunteers for studies by engaging with communities at health fairs and distributing informative brochures and flyers.
- Assessed drug storage conditions and procedures to ensure adherence to standard protocols.
- Communicated research findings and analyses effectively to the research team.
Clinic Nurse
Norris Cancer Hospital
Los Angeles
07.1989 - 04.1999
- Conducted nursing assessments and compiled patient medical histories to inform accurate diagnoses.
- Instructed patients and their families on medication and treatment protocols to encourage adherence to guidelines.
- Observed, documented, and reported patient conditions and their reactions to medications and treatments.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary team to advocate for patient needs and coordinate effective treatment plans.
- Followed up on diagnostic tests to confirm completion and obtain necessary results for treatment planning.
- Prepared patient charts for clinic visits by compiling hospital records and test results.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging situations, enhancing recovery and adherence to treatment.
- Implemented strict patient data management procedures in compliance with HIPAA regulations to prevent breaches.
Photopheresis RN Operator
Norris Cancer Center
Los Angeles
10.1989 - 02.1990
- Operated UVAR XTS ECP machine for palliative treatment of CTCL, enhancing patient comfort and care.
- Developed individualized treatment plans to optimize patient recovery outcomes.
- Established quality care systems and upheld standards while implementing medical protocols and guidelines to ensure compliance and safety.
RN Staff Nurse ICU
Norris Cancer Center
Los Angeles
10.1983 - 07.1986
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement, and adapt individualized care plans.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on the urgency of patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Maintained detailed reports to ensure seamless transition of full patient status to incoming shift.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to develop and adjust individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Educated patients, family members, and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management, and medication self-management.
- Educated patients, family members, and caregivers on diagnoses and chronic disease management to promote better self-management and adherence.
- Addressed patient inquiries and provided take-home materials for further information.
RN Lead Nurse
Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
Los Angeles
11.1982 - 04.1983
- Oversaw the delivery of patient care for the entire unit, including the implementation of care plans.
- Coordinated patient care with physicians and clinical staff, ensuring streamlined treatment and continuity of care.
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to enhance patient care quality.
- Facilitated processes for patient admission, transfer, and discharge.
- Cultivated strong relationships across nursing department and other disciplines to support team cohesion.
- Cultivated excellent rapport with patients and their families.
- Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment options, and disease prevention.
Staff RN Oncology ICU, Neonatal ICU
Clara Maass Medical Center
Belleville
05.1980 - 09.1982
- Administered chemotherapy to patients following chart instructions provided by physicians.
- Monitored patients closely to track treatment progress, changes in symptoms, and necessity for emergency interventions.
- Recognized abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Assessed patient vital signs and laboratory data to determine needs and deliver emergency interventions.
- Fostered compassionate environment through active listening and effective communication with cancer patients, enhancing patient experience during treatment.
- Provided emotional support to patients during treatment, emphasizing careful listening and comfort offering.
- Guided patients and families through challenging situations, supporting recovery and addressing compliance concerns effectively.
- Managed day-to-day routines for newborns by administering medications and fluids and routinely checking vital signs.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve shared goals and resolve product and service-related issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Santo Tomas
ManilaSkills
- Telehealth consultations
- Virtual patient assessments
- Chronic disease management
- Pain management
- Intravenous therapy
- IV therapy management
- Administering immunizations
- Vaccine administration
- Neurology
- Postpartum counseling
- Patient education
- Patient advocacy
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Team nursing
- Patient Check-ins
- Documenting vitals
- ADL assistance
- Feeding pumps
- IV setup
- Drug screening
- Well visit procedures
- Medical consultation
- Crisis management techniques
- Disease management programs
- Disease prevention specialist
- VFC compliance
- VFC regulations
- Deadline management
- IV certification
- Ventilator support
- Newborn care
- Communication
- Active listening
- Compassionate care
- Leadership
- [Language] fluency
- Trial compliance
- Pain management strategies
- Medical coding updates
- Newborn care
- Trial compliance
- Crisis management techniques
Certification
- Critical Care Training and Certification, Norris Cancer Center
- Chemocertification, Norris Cancer Center
- EKG Training and Certification, Norris Cancer Center
- UVAR XTS Training and Certification, Norris Cancer Center
- CellEx Training and Certification 3.0; 5.4, Norris Cancer Center
Languages
English
Timeline
Senior Virtual RN
Trinity Health Saint Alphonsus
08.2022 - 03.2026
Photopheresis RN Operator
Norris Cancer Center
10.1989 - 02.1990
RN CLINICAL COORDINATOR
City Of Los Angeles
08.1989 - 06.2022
Clinical Research Coordinator
Norris Cancer Center
08.1989 - 05.1999
Clinic Nurse
Norris Cancer Hospital
07.1989 - 04.1999
RN Staff Nurse ICU
Norris Cancer Center
10.1983 - 07.1986
RN Lead Nurse
Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
11.1982 - 04.1983
Staff RN Oncology ICU, Neonatal ICU
Clara Maass Medical Center
05.1980 - 09.1982
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Santo Tomas