Elizabeth Sjursen
St. Petersburg
Summary
Developed key leadership and organizational skills in fast-paced healthcare environment. Skilled in team management, patient care coordination, and conflict resolution. Seeking to transition into new field where these skills can drive impactful results and foster positive outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - CCU
Manatee Memorial Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse - PCU
Northside Hospital
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Prevented complications by closely monitoring vital signs and promptly responding to changes in patient status.
- Increased efficiency in the Progressive Care Unit by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by thoroughly documenting patient information and providing detailed handoffs during shift changes.
- Helped team manage patient flow by promoting timely placements for admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, education, and empathetic care delivery.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills, cultural sensitivity, and compassionate care approach.
- Promoted a healing environment through maintaining clean and organized patient rooms, addressing concerns, and offering emotional support.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
St. Petersburg, FL12-2022
High School Diploma -
Lemon Bay High School
Englewood, FL05-2009
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Compassion and empathy
- Care planning
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Lab result interpretation
- Team coordination
- Intake and discharge
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Quality improvement
- Task delegation
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Starfish Award
Award for Patient Experience and Satisfaction.
Timeline
Registered Nurse - CCU
Manatee Memorial Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse - PCU
Northside Hospital
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Lemon Bay High School
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