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Elizabeth Tawiah

Irvington,NJ

Summary

Dedicated RN with a BSN and psychology minor, specializing in cardiac care on a busy step-down unit. Proven leadership as a chairwoman addressing unit-specific issues (staffing, throughput, safety, policy) and mentor as a preceptor. DAISY Award nominee (2024) for compassionate, patient- and family-centered care.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chairwoman, Cardiac Step-Down Unit

University Hospital
City, State
06.2025 - Current
  • Oversee unit governance, weekly staff meetings, and strategic priorities; address unit issues (staffing, throughput, bed management, safety culture).
  • Develop, review, and enforce policies; ensure regulatory compliance and standardization of care.
  • Liaise with nursing leadership and medical staff; mentor leaders and support professional development.
  • Lead quality improvement projects; monitor performance metrics (readmission rates, length of stay, patient safety indicators).
  • Implement evidence-based staffing models and cross-training to reduce burnout and improve coverage.
  • Facilitate interdisciplinary huddles to anticipate surge capacity, equipment needs, and safety resources.

Preceptor, Cardiac Step-Down Unit

University Hospital
City, State
05.2025 - Current
  • Lead orientation for new graduates and unit rotations; tailor orientation plans.
  • Assess competencies; provide constructive feedback; facilitate simulations.
  • Serve as a clinical resource; model evidence-based practice and professional standards.

Charge Nurse, Cardiac Step-Down Unit

University Hospital
City, State
01.2024 - Current
  • Lead daily unit operations; assign duties; adjust staffing to match patient acuity.
  • Mentor and develop staff; provide real-time feedback and performance coaching.
  • Enforce policies, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance.
  • Collaborate with leadership to resolve clinical and operational challenges; optimize patient flow.

Registered Nurse

University Hospital
City, State
01.2023 - Current
  • Monitor hemodynamics and telemetry; interpret rhythms; administer cardiac therapies.
  • Collaborate on care plans; support discharge planning and patient education.
  • Ensure patient safety and comfort; respond to urgent events; document per policy.
  • Contribute to quality improvement initiatives; collect and analyze data to inform practice changes.

Personal Assistant

Youth Consultation Services
Paterson, NJ
07.2021 - 05.2023
  • Supported clients with daily living activities; coordinated services; facilitated communication with families.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Minor in Psychology

Felician University
Lodi
05-2023

Skills

  • Cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation
  • Hemodynamic assessment and intervention
  • Medication administration and safety
  • Discharge planning and patient education
  • Leadership
  • Staff development
  • Precepting
  • Unit governance
  • Quality improvement
  • Staffing optimization
  • Throughput management
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Change management
  • EMR proficiency
  • Strong communication
  • Teamwork

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, NJ, RN
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Arrhythmia Certification

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Chairwoman, Cardiac Step-Down Unit

University Hospital
06.2025 - Current

Preceptor, Cardiac Step-Down Unit

University Hospital
05.2025 - Current

Charge Nurse, Cardiac Step-Down Unit

University Hospital
01.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

University Hospital
01.2023 - Current

Personal Assistant

Youth Consultation Services
07.2021 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Minor in Psychology

Felician University

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