Elizabeth Tichy, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse
Hibbing,MN
Summary
Experienced, compassionate, and dedicated RN with a focus on patient management and direct care. Known for coordinating interdisciplinary teams to improve care delivery and patient outcomes. Committed to fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes client comfort and safety.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
19
19
Years of complex pediatric care experience
Work History
RN- Charge Nurse Pediatric Complex Home Care
Bayada Pediatrics
09.2020 - Current
- Oversee comprehensive care for complex pediatric clients in home environments, collaborating closely with families. Diagnoses and care including epilepsy, trach and ventilator dependency, complete paralysis, G-J tube care, medication delivery, and air decompression/ venting, nonverbal clients various neurological challenges, and those confined to bed due to orthopedic issues. I also coordinate Baclofen pump management and address bowel and bladder complications, including chronic Foley care and assisted tube evacuation. I administer extensive medication regimens and treatments while prioritizing client safety and comfort.
- As home charge nurse, I coordinate efforts with the healthcare team and case manager to design and implement tailored care plans for clients and ensure plans are followed carefully, safely, and accurately.
- Oversee the accuracy of client records by utilizing electronic health record systems for streamlined information management.
- Execute infection control practices to ensure a safe healthcare environment.
- Assist with onboarding of new nursing staff through effective orientation activities, positive feedback,
- Participated in professional development activities to expand clinical knowledge and skill set.
- Evaluated client acuity and unique needs to strategically prioritize nursing interventions for optimal patient care.
- Facilitating timely identification of patient condition changes through thorough assessments, leading to prompt physician notifications and necessary interventions.
- Offering other staff home nurses support by providing accessible phone advice when case manager is not reachable.
- Implementing individualized care plans focused on improving client and family satisfaction through holistic approaches.
- Facilitate training of new nursing staff, alongside the case manager, utilizing positive feedback and supportive strategies. Combating negativity enhances staff retention and helps ensure high-quality client care.
- Monitor life support equipment consistently and adjust ventilation parameters as needed to uphold ideal client health conditions.
- Educating clients, family members, and nursing staff on treatment options and home care techniques to promote consistent and effective care.
- Analyzing client data and communicating relevant findings to clinical case manager for informed decision-making.
- Conducting regular reviews of personal and health data practices to uphold HIPAA regulations and protect sensitive information.
RN, Emergency Department
Fairview Range Medical Center
05.2024 - 08.2025
- Administered emergency care to patients, ensuring timely and effective treatment in high-pressure situations.
- Monitored and assessed patient vital signs, adjusting care protocols as necessary for optimal outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and discharge instructions, enhancing understanding of health conditions.
- Led quality improvement initiatives to enhance department workflows and patient satisfaction scores. (Was President of both the ER Unit Council and Co-President of Hospital Unit Council.)
- Mentored junior nursing staff, providing guidance on clinical best practices and emergency protocols (I was one of lead ER charge nurses and one of main hospital RN Educators.)
- Streamlined triage processes, reducing wait times while maintaining high standards of patient care delivery. * this was one of our unit council projects in 2025.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the Emergency Department by actively participating in unit-based committees aimed at improving workflow efficiency and overall staff morale. * this was another unit council a project. We set up ER clothing for staff (from providers to techs) to be able to buy to exhibit ER team cohesiveness and try to improve morale. We also tried organizing get togethers outside of work, cooking breakfast for staff, doing contests, doing surveys asking staff what they wanted to increase morale, et cetera.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety, satisfaction, and overall Emergency Department efficiency. ( After unit council met, a separate nurse counsel met to address such issues.)
- Improved patient safety by consistently monitoring vital signs, recognizing changes in status, and initiating appropriate interventions.* this was another area that we addressed in unit council. We made it such that the ER tech could enter vitals ( including pain level reported) and report any abnormalities to the primary nurse or charge.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while delivering exceptional care in a busy 24/7 ER.
- Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing clinical skills. I was generally a fill in preceptor because I was more often charged nurse, and we did not combine the two positions.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, contributing to a safe and clean work environment for patients and staff. Are units contamination rates for our blood cultures? A dramatically improved over it a six month period.
- Reduced wait times and improved patient satisfaction by effectively managing resources and coordinating with ancillary departments (worked one charge nurse to another.)
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing trauma or medical emergencies, ensuring a positive and compassionate environment (The Charge RN, along with the Patient Care Supervisor, are tasked with this in the ER.)
- Streamlined triage processes for efficient patient assessment and prioritization of care needs. *part of unit council goals 2025
- Maintained accurate documentation and communicated efficiently with providers, as charge- being the facilitator-ensuring timely tests, diagnoses, orders, and med/treatment interventions (and re-eval- did it help?)
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing emergency procedures such as wound care, IV insertion, ECG interpretation, and life-saving interventions following ACLS guidelines. Part of the reason that I taught each one of these classes, was to ensure I was always as proficient as possible in each skill.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to rapidly assess patients' conditions during high-stress situations while remaining calm under pressure.
- Participated in ongoing education programs to maintain knowledge of best practices for emergency nursing care. My plan was keeping up on certifications such as TNCC, NRP, ACLS, PALS, etc. and moving to instructing all or as many as the hospital would let me. That way, I'd stay put up to date on all of the latest literature while teaching.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities. This was especially important in patients with behavioral health emergencies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated house supervisors with current information. This was especially important as the charge nurse. So we would know how many beds we had available? And if condition changed, we had to go to the OR stat, or we shipped a patient out, that may open up a bed or change a regular room to an ICU room needed. This is why communication is so important.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency. This was an important part of education for patients who were going home. Better to assume, the patient and family know nothing and teach/explain too much, than wish I would have taught more.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices. This was part of my job as ED Unit Council President, RN educator, and charge nurse.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale. This was done during the hospital nursing council. All of the different department leadership was present at those meetings.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities. Dissimulation activities was part of being an educator. We would do code blue drills in ED, ICU, Medical, clinic, hospital entryway, etc. We also did malignant hyperthermia, drills and even code pink drills (missing newborn.) These are all excellent because they involve staff from all over the hospital to be successful.
Patient Care Supervisor
Fairview Range Medical Center
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Oversaw daily operations of patient care services to optimize patient flow. Guided patient care staff in implementing best practices and compliance with protocols.
- Achieved streamlined patient care processes through effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Enhanced emergency response by strategically allocating resources to critical situations while maintaining routine care standards. Fostered a culture of communication and support through timely debriefings, ensuring staff readiness and operational continuity.
- Achieved effective family engagement during trauma situations by delivering clear explanations of medical processes and addressing emotional needs. Enhanced family support by coordinating consultations and facilitating communication with spiritual care providers. Clarified transport challenges to families, ensuring they remained informed and supported throughout the care process.
- Delivered compassionate support to families facing loss, effectively managing communication with medical professionals and donation services. Orchestrated timely coordination with funeral homes to address family needs following critical incidents. Enhanced family experience during challenging times through organized and empathetic assistance.
- Achieved improved patient satisfaction by actively gathering and analyzing feedback to recognize outstanding service and pinpoint areas for development. Provided management with actionable insights on patient concerns and accolades, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and responsiveness within the hospital.
- Oversaw daily scheduling and staffing needs, optimizing resource allocation for effective care delivery while also being fiscally responsible for the facility.
- Served as an accessible resource for patients, families, and staff by addressing concerns, answering questions, and providing additional education and/or counseling when needed.
- Enhanced department efficiency by mastering nursing skills, allowing charge nurses to focus on high-priority tasks. Successfully mediated patient and family concerns, contributing to a more harmonious healthcare environment. Improved patient satisfaction by serving as an approachable contact for addressing concerns and facilitating communication.
- Resolved prescription discrepancies for patients and families, enhancing medication access. Improved understanding of discharge instructions, leading to better patient compliance. Streamlined referral entries for specialty services, resulting in improved service delivery.
- Facilitated seamless communication within the administration team by maintaining a constant presence during business hours. Guided staff inquiries to appropriate department managers or the PCS team for prompt resolution. Collaborated with management to address complex issues by leveraging knowledge of policies. Implemented PolicyTech to research policies for new challenges and coordinated with the administrator on call for after-hours support.
RN, Emergency Department
Fairview Range Medical Center
10.2019 - 11.2022
- Consistently exceeded performance metrics related to quality of care delivery, time management, and customer service within the emergency department.
- Established core understanding of key concepts, specific to emergency medicine, to facilitate effective department collaboration and over the next 3 years, developed into a well-rounded emergency nurse.
- After year one in ER, and once signed off on all competencies (in the see one, do one, teach one method until proficient in each task), trained under seasoned charge nurses to the charge role.
- Remainder of skills and tasks: see above ER nurse entries.
RN- Pediatric Complex Home Care
Recover Health
10.2017 - 09.2020
- See entries above with RN-Pediatric Complex Home Care.
- The employment was continuous in home care, just how to switch companies due to Recover Health no longer caring for complex pediatric clients.
- I did graduate with my Bachelor's Degree during this time in May, 2018.
Intake Nurse
Project Care Free Clinic
- 03.2020
- Conducted basic patient assessments on intake including: vital signs, current medications, past and current medical history, and known medical needs/concerns for this visit. This helped prioritize what the volunteer provider would be seeing them for and potential treatment plans. It also helped us know if they would potentially need to see a specialist at their next visit such as ENT or Derm, or whether they would need an X-Ray or Labs which we did not do at the free clinic, but we would arrange at little to no cost to the patient.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and enhance health outcomes.
- Administered medications if we had them donated and available in the clinic and monitored patient responses, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Educated patients on their diagnoses, health management, treatment options, and preventive care strategies during visit with volunteer providers.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA regulations and protected patient privacy.
- Demonstrated cultural competence when working with diverse populations by tailoring communication styles and approaches accordingly.
- Facilitated timely referrals to appropriate specialists, keeping in mind insurance concerns (lack of or not enough) optimizing patient outcomes.
- Interacted professionally with families and provided empathetic support and guidance.
RN Pediatric Complex Home Care
Accurate Home Care
04.2015 - 10.2017
- See RN- Pediatric Complex Home Care description entries above. I was continuously employed in the same type of home care, just switched companies due to Accurate Home Care no longer providing pediatric complex care at home in the Hibbing Area.
- I did, however, graduate from our in school during this time and go from LPN (July 2003-June 2017) to RN (June 2017) during this time.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The College of St. Scholastica
05-2018
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Hibbing Community College
05-2017
Diploma - Nursing
Rochester Community And Technical College
Diploma - Paramedicine
Rochester Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
Chosen Valley High School
Skills
- Medication and IV insertion, set up, and administration
- Direct patient care including assessments, vital signs along with trending results, planning, implementation, documentation, reporting abnormal findings, evaluation and further charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Leadership skills, charge nurse, preceptor
- Compassion and empathy
- Treatments and wound care
- Patient management including assistance with care planning, education, team collaboration, appointment making and referrals
- Multi system care, including complex cardiology (EKGs, telemetry), endocrine (diabetes, cortisol), gastrointestinal, orthopedic including complex surgeries, respiratory with chronic pneumonia trach, etc
- EMR- EPIC, others
Certification
RN- MN Lic. #: 2457635
Exp: 06/30/2027
PHN- MN Lic. #: 32187
Exp: 06/30/2027
BLS for healthcare providers
ACLS
PALS
TNCC
NRP
Timeline
RN, Emergency Department
Fairview Range Medical Center
05.2024 - 08.2025
Patient Care Supervisor
Fairview Range Medical Center
11.2022 - 05.2024
RN- Charge Nurse Pediatric Complex Home Care
Bayada Pediatrics
09.2020 - Current
RN, Emergency Department
Fairview Range Medical Center
10.2019 - 11.2022
RN- Pediatric Complex Home Care
Recover Health
10.2017 - 09.2020
RN Pediatric Complex Home Care
Accurate Home Care
04.2015 - 10.2017
Intake Nurse
Project Care Free Clinic
- 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The College of St. Scholastica
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Hibbing Community College
Diploma - Nursing
Rochester Community And Technical College
Diploma - Paramedicine
Rochester Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
Chosen Valley High School