Elizabeth Thurstone
Sunnyvale,CA
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with a strong foundation of medical knowledge and patient care expertise honed over 20 years of industry experience.
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, interpersonal strengths, and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Regional Medical Center Of San Jose
2013.09 - Current
- Supervised patient care and staff management of a 52-bed medical-surgical telemetry unit
- Ensured effective unit operations
- Precepted new nursing graduate students
- Coordinated and expedited patient admissions and discharges
- Provided advice and guidance for clinical concerns
- Implemented evidence-based care plans for quality patient care
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Stanford Hospital
2003.09 - 2010.09
Education
Master's of Science in Nursing - Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Herzing University
Wisconsin12.2025
Bachelor's of Science In Nursing -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT2019
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Northwestern University
Evanston, ILSkills
- Care Plan Management
- Clinical judgment
- Clinical Instruction
- Clinical Leadership
- Nursing Care Coordination
- Staff Supervision
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Chronic Disease Management
- Critical Thinking
Objective
Dynamic, adaptable, eager, newly graduated nurse practitioner seeking to contribute to geriatric health care management at the Stanford Outpatient Clinic. Quick learner with a spirit of cooperation and excited to contribute to positive healthcare outcomes within the community.
Licensing
Licensing
Board Certified AGPCNP-BC, California State Board of Nursing (expected 12/25)
Registered Nurse, California State Board of Nursing (2003-present)
Certification
Board Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN)
Additional Information
Daisy Award Recipient 2021
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Regional Medical Center Of San Jose
2013.09 - Current
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Stanford Hospital
2003.09 - 2010.09
Master's of Science in Nursing - Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Herzing University
Bachelor's of Science In Nursing -
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Northwestern University
Board Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN)
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