Elizabeth Szabo
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in a complex medical surgical environment. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinates with other healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel RN, Orthopedic Unit
Pluto Healthcare
Columbus, OH
06.2023 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care on a 32 bed medical surgical orthopedic unit.
- Enhanced team efficiency with effective communication and collaborative problem-solving for optimal patient outcomes.
- Oriented new travel nurses on facility protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Increased patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, administering medications accurately, and promptly addressing any concerns.
Travel RN, Medical Surgical Float Pool
Aya Healthcare
Springfield, OR
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Float to a variety of units throughout the hospital, including Neurology, Orthopedics, Telemetry, Observation, and Surgical
- Provided high level of individualized care to up to 6 adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, OH
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Provided thorough patient care for up to 6 medically complex patients on a 34 bed internal medicine telemetry unit.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Led fellow nurses in charge nurse position to prioritize standard of care and best practices
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Patient Care Nurse Assistant, Med-Surg Unit
Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital
Cleveland, OH
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Offered direct physical care and basic nursing procedures and treatments for patients in stable condition under general supervision of RN.
- Demonstrated a positive, empathetic attitude to assist in maintaining patient safety and comfort.
- Communicated actively and efficiently with RNs to report changes in patient status and ensure delegated tasks were performed effectively.
Nurse Associate Extern, Lymphoma Myeloma Unit
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, OH
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Partnered with an oncology nurse to gain understanding of nursing tasks and workflow
- Developed critical thinking skills, time management abilities and prioritization techniques while following safety protocols amid the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic
- Engaged in a variety of clinical observation experiences and academic lectures to assist in mastering nursing techniques
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens05.2021
Skills
- Demonstrates proper technique to safely manage chest tubes, tube feedings, IV insertions, central lines, urinary catheter insertion, wound care, and patient-controlled analgesia among other nursing skills
- Recognizes changes in patient condition and activates the rapid response team in a composed manner when the situation necessitates
- Effectively leads fellow caregivers in charge nurse position
- Adheres to standard precautions to maintain safety for all patients
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Travel RN, Orthopedic Unit
Pluto Healthcare
06.2023 - Current
Travel RN, Medical Surgical Float Pool
Aya Healthcare
02.2023 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
08.2021 - 02.2023
Nurse Associate Extern, Lymphoma Myeloma Unit
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
06.2020 - 07.2020
Patient Care Nurse Assistant, Med-Surg Unit
Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital
05.2019 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University