Elizabeth Tichenor

Provided care for long term residents in a 50 bed facility. Monitored and assisted patient when needed.

• Participated in staff training sessions to continually enhance knowledge and skills in resident care practices.
• Provided emotional support to residents during difficult transitions or periods of adjustment.
• Assisted residents with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity.

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Provided professional nursing care to patients and families in an acute Progressive step-down unit specializing in cardiac care.
• Administered life sustaining cardiac drips.
• Worked as relief Charge Nurse for the 40-bed unit.
• Worked as Telemetry Monitor Technician for upwards of 64 patients to help the unit as needed
• Adapted to the pandemic by converting our unit to a partial Covid unit.

• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Provided nursing care in a Medical Telemetry unit handling a diversity of patients including stroke, surgical, and cardiac. With a large patient ratio, I learned exceptional time management skills.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

Worked in Dermatology, Asthma, Family Practice, and Orthopedic Offices.

• Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
• Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
• Drew blood work and tested for allegies.
• Triaging patient calls and care.
• Handled wound care and casting.