Elizabeth Shain
Searcy,AR
Summary
Empathetic nurse promoting over 27 years of expertise in the healthcare industry. Knowledgeable in at-home and inpatient settings. Seeking the opportunity to join a new organization and provide compassionate, quality palliative care.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Manager-PRN
Arkansas Hospice
02.2019 - Current
- Evaluated potential patients for appropriateness for Hospice services.
- Admitted patients for Hospice services.
- Visited Hospice patients in their homes, as well as nursing home and hospital settings, to assess and monitor health status and progression of disease processes.
- Collaborated with Hospice care team, including physicians, nurses, chaplains, social workers, aides, patients, and families, regarding Hospice patient care.
- Completed and maintained all required documentation required by insurance companies and regulating agencies for care of Hospice patients.
Administrative Nursing Supervisor
Unity Health-White County Medical Center
03.2017 - Current
- Assessed patient care requirements by making rounds in all areas of the hospital.
- Anticipated potential problems that may occur on shift and set shift priorities accordingly.
- Made nursing staff assignments according to patient acuity, coordinating nursing departmeant activities to ensure availability of appropriate staff for patient care.
- Interpreted and communicated new or revised policies to staff.
- Provided patient education.
- Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure patient satisfaction and compliance with set standards.
- Reviewed documentation for compliance with requirements and accuracy of information.
- Performed bed control for admissions and discharges, including direct admissions, transfers from other hospitals, and ER admissions.
- Investigated and reported issues relating to patient care or conditions that might hinder patient well-being.
Staff Registered Nurse
Unity Health-White County Medical Center
03.2001 - 03.2017
- Promoted quality patient care by providing guidance and training on organizational practices and policies for new nurses.
- Ensured patients had the information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on their diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
- Monitored Infection Control and Critical Incidents, Risk Management and Quality Improvement plans.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Responsible for primary care and medication management of four to six patients on post-op, pediatric, cardiac step down, and med-surg units.
- Provided patients and their families with information about their treatment and available resources.
Patient Care Coordinator-RN
Unity Health-White County Medical Center Home Health
05.1999 - 03.2001
- Responded to customer requests via telephone.
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Traveled to patients' homes on a daily basis to assess health conditions and provide nursing care.
- Led clinical team in delivering care services that promoted optimal patient health.
- Completed documentation and instructed patients and family members on admission process, care plans, treatment, and proper discharge care.
- Reviewed documentation for compliance with requirements and accuracy of information.
- Provided on-call care at all times of day and night.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Managed caseload of 20 to 30 patients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care.
Medicare Coordinator-RN
Oakdale Nursing Home
1997 - 05.1999
- Confirmed accurate completion of forms/reports for the admission, transfer and/or discharge of each resident.
- Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.
- Collaborated with doctors and staff members to ensure quality care.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs.
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
- Managed clinical oversight for 20-bed rehab unit.
- Reviewed documentation for compliance with requirements and accuracy of information.
- Processed monthly reports for department performance.
- Facilitated an on-going assessment of patient/family needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
Charge Nurse-RN
Central Arkansas Hospital
02.1996 - 1997
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
- Confirmed accurate completion of forms/reports for the admission, transfer and/or discharge of each resident.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Performed patient assessments and implemented nursing care plans accordingly.
- Monitored nursing care, including process assessment and implementation.
- Collaborated with doctors and staff members to ensure quality care.
- Participated in facility surveys and inspections made by authorized governmental agencies.
- Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
- Processed monthly reports for department performance.
- Monitored Infection Control and Critical Incidents, Risk Management and Quality Improvement plans.
- Interpreted and communicated new or revised policies to staff.
- Provided patient education.
Clinical Coordinator-RN
Lifeline Home Health
10.1993 - 01.1996
- Led clinical team in delivering home health care services that promoted optimal patient health.
- Facilitated hiring of qualified home health nurses and aides by interviewing applicants and making recommendations for employment.
- Developed and adjusted work schedules for nursing staff.
- Developed, implemented, revised, and evaluated policies and procedures.
- Provided ongoing case management to all patients to ensure implementation of appropriate treatment plan, adherence to quality practices, and utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Performed an on-going assessment of patient/family needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan.
- Performed all RN duties in home health care for 30 patients, including admissions, recertifications, and discharges, as well as making daily home visits..
- Supervised LVN's and aides in home health patient care to ensure quality care and adherence to government regulations.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
- Processed monthly reports for department performance.
- Participated in facility surveys and inspections made by authorized governmental agencies.
Charge Nurse-RN
Hamilton General Hospital
03.1992 - 10.1993
- Confirmed accurate completion of forms/reports for the admission, transfer and/or discharge of each patient.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing treatments, medications, and follow-up care.
- Completed clinical tasks in accordance with hospital policy.
- Collaborated with doctors and staff members to ensure quality care.
- Oversaw activity and development of LVNs and nurses' aides in 24-bed hospital..
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
- Provided nursing care in ER setting and facilitated transfer of appropriate patients to facilities with higer level of care.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
Staff Nurse-RN
Wesley Medical Center
04.1991 - 03.1992
- Managed all elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, used nursing skills to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
- Assisted doctors in monitoring and providing care for baby and mother health during labor, delivery, recovery, and post-partum stages.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS1991
High School Diploma - undefined
Wichita High School Southeast
Wichita, KS1980
Skills
- Nursing staff management
- Case management
- Patient care monitoring
- Critical thinking
- High level of autonomy
- Records maintenance
Certification
- Registered Nurse in Arkansas, License number R051690, since 1996.
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Case Manager-PRN
Arkansas Hospice
02.2019 - Current
Administrative Nursing Supervisor
Unity Health-White County Medical Center
03.2017 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse
Unity Health-White County Medical Center
03.2001 - 03.2017
Patient Care Coordinator-RN
Unity Health-White County Medical Center Home Health
05.1999 - 03.2001
Charge Nurse-RN
Central Arkansas Hospital
02.1996 - 1997
Clinical Coordinator-RN
Lifeline Home Health
10.1993 - 01.1996
Charge Nurse-RN
Hamilton General Hospital
03.1992 - 10.1993
Staff Nurse-RN
Wesley Medical Center
04.1991 - 03.1992
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wichita State University
High School Diploma - undefined
Wichita High School Southeast
Medicare Coordinator-RN
Oakdale Nursing Home
1997 - 05.1999