Elizabeth Saunders
Von Ormy,Texas
Summary
Texas State Board Certified Registered Nurse with over 12 years of experience in Pediatric home health and Acute Care/ progressive care settings. Proven leader skilled in supervising nursing teams, implementing training programs, and enhancing patient care processes to improve outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Coordinator
University Health
San Antonio, Texas
12.2019 - Current
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges to streamline workflow processes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care delivery.
- Managed daily operations of the unit to maintain efficiency and organization.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations and safety protocols for the unit.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations to assess staff competencies and needs.
- Implemented training programs for new nurses to enhance skill development.
- Developed staffing schedules to optimize resource allocation and coverage.
Registered Nurse Staff Nurse II
University Health
San Antonio, USA
04.2017 - 12.2019
- Developed and executed comprehensive plan of care for patients' recovery
- Implemented seizure precautions, enhancing patient safety and care quality
- Direct patient care
- Provided tracheostomy care to patients
- Completed Sonosite training, enabling proficient IV starts for diverse patient needs
Registered Nurse
Access Quality Therapy Services
San Antonio, USA
12.2016 - 04.2017
- Deliver direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
- Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situations and emergency codes while serving as a leader and resource nurse for staff members.
- Implement and modify Personalized Care Plans by consistently assessing and evaluating patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on hospital policies and best practices, fostering adherence to standards of care. on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Contributed to hospital-wide and unit-based initiatives and committees focused on enhancing patient care, satisfaction, and safety.
- Active member of the Nurse Advisory Council and Patient Experience unit committee.
- Developed strategies to address nursing and patient satisfaction issues, enhancing quality of care and proposing plans for unit-wide quality and safety initiatives.
- Served as a member on the Scheduling Committee for the unit to maintain a balanced and fair schedule for the Day Shift Nurses.
Registered Nurse
Assure Home Healthcare
San Antonio, USA
07.2014 - 12.2016
- Delivered pediatric home health nursing care tailored to patients' diverse acuity levels and disorders, enhancing patient comfort and outcomes.
- Coordinated care among physicians, nurses, and family members to streamline communication and ensure cohesive treatment plans.
- Executed physician's orders meticulously, contributing to improved patient safety and adherence to treatment protocols.
- Changed IV dressings to maintain patient hygiene and prevent infection.
- Actively participated in developing and implementing individualized patient plan of cares for patients with broad ranges of medical conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, Texas01-2014
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Direct patient care
- Care planning
- Medication Administration
- Nursing Documentation
- Advanced IV techniques
- Training and mentorship
- Staff performance management
- Process improvement
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Leadership training
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Texas, 06/01/14- current
- Medical- Surgical Certified Nurse, 07/01/24- current
- Advances Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 04/01/20- current
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 03/01/21- current
Timeline
Patient Care Coordinator
University Health
12.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse Staff Nurse II
University Health
04.2017 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse
Access Quality Therapy Services
12.2016 - 04.2017
Registered Nurse
Assure Home Healthcare
07.2014 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The Incarnate Word