Elizabeth Salsbery
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Dependable healthcare professional with a proven track record in clinical decision-making and patient assessment. Skilled in IV therapy and patient education, committed to delivering high-quality care and fostering teamwork in dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Infusion Nurse Specialist
UT Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
11.2019 - 09.2025
- Oversaw administration of complex infusion therapies, prioritizing patient safety and protocol adherence.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Assessed and monitored patient responses to infusions, implementing necessary adjustments to treatment plans for improved patient care.
Post Operative Cardiac Vascular Floor Nurse
UT Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Monitored vital signs and patient conditions, promptly reporting changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Coordinated discharge planning with case managers to streamline transitions from acute care settings back into the community.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
Triage Nurse
Knox County Health Department
Knoxville, TN
07.1998 - 12.1999
- Streamlined triage processes, enhancing patient flow and reducing wait times.
- Assessed patient conditions to determine priority of care needs.
- Coordinated with healthcare teams to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Educated patients on health management and preventive care strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Carson Newman University
Jefferson City, TN05.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Albion College
Albion, MI05.1992
Skills
- Peripheral IV insertion
- Infusion pump operation
- Immunoglobulin therapy
- Blood transfusion
- Patient assessment
- Clinical decision making
- Maintaining sterility
- Reliability
- Teamwork
- Basic life support
Timeline
Infusion Nurse Specialist
UT Medical Center
11.2019 - 09.2025
Post Operative Cardiac Vascular Floor Nurse
UT Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2002
Triage Nurse
Knox County Health Department
07.1998 - 12.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Carson Newman University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Albion College