Elizabeth Tompkins
Orlando,FL
Summary
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Experienced with patient care management, ensuring delivery of compassionate and efficient services. Utilizes clinical knowledge to oversee nursing staff and coordinate patient care plans effectively. Track record of maintaining high standards of safety and compliance while fostering collaborative team environment.
Professional nurse with experience in providing high-quality patient care and leading healthcare teams. Adept in patient assessment, wound care, medication administration, and care planning. Known for strong collaboration and flexibility to meet changing healthcare needs. Valued for reliability, compassion, and results-driven approach.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Debary Health and Rehab
05.2025 - Current
- Performed wound care management with meticulous attention to detail, minimizing the risk of complications or infections.
- Demonstrated strong leadership abilities in managing challenging situations with patients, families, and healthcare professionals alike.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, identifying changes in condition and implementing appropriate interventions promptly.
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Conway Lakes Health & Rehab Center
12.2016 - Current
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient care plans and progress to enable tracking history and maintain updated records.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using [Software].
- Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
- Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Educated patients to provide information on health promotion and disease prevention.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish proper patient care and provide education to patients and family members.
- Led and mentored [Number] newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when analyzing complex patient situations, synthesizing information from multiple sources to develop appropriate action plans.
- Supervised nursing assistants and unlicensed staff members, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures for quality care provision.
- Implemented evidence-based best practices for infection control measures in order to reduce hospital-acquired infections.
Charge Nurse/Weekend Nursing Supervisor
Grand Oaks Health & Rehab Ctr, Palm Coast Pkwy SE
2011 - 2016
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
Staff Development Coordinator Wound Care Nurse
Daytona Beach Health and Rehab
2009 - 2011
- Facilitated open communication channels among employees, fostering a collaborative work environment conducive to growth and learning.
- Worked with managers to identify internal talent and plan development pathways.
- Collaborated with department supervisors to identify talented employees and plan out paths for development and promotion.
- Performed reviews of employee work performance to check for areas in need of additional training.
- Developed and delivered new hire training programs and continuous professional development.
- Assisted with development of effective recruitment and hiring strategies.
- Created and managed continuous improvement classes and training programs targeted to new employees.
- Monitored employee performance to look for areas in need of improvement.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback and suggestions from all team members.
- Implemented effective tracking systems to monitor employee progress within training programs, ensuring timely completion and desired results.
- Streamlined onboarding processes, providing new hires with the necessary tools for success in their roles.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends related to staff development strategies, incorporating best practices into organizational processes as appropriate.
- Improved team performance with focused training sessions tailored to individual roles and responsibilities.
- Established clear guidelines for performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback for ongoing personnel growth.
- Provided ongoing support to employees during their professional development journey, addressing any challenges or concerns that arose throughout the process.
- Enhanced employee skillsets by developing and implementing comprehensive staff development programs.
Wound Care Nurse /Restorative Nurse Manager/Unit Manager
Ormond In The Pines
2002 - 2004
- Evaluated patients'' wounds and recommended appropriate treatments, expediting the healing process.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive treatment plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
- Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies.
- Conducted regular assessments of patients'' wounds to monitor progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of advancements in wound care research, incorporating new findings into practice for better results.
- Communicated effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, fostering trust and understanding throughout their treatment journey.
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic or complex wounds, facilitating resilience during rehabilitation efforts.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper at-home wound care, promoting self-management and reducing complications.
- Effectively managed inventory of supplies, ensuring availability of necessary materials for timely delivery of care to patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to develop individualized care plans, addressing the unique needs of each patient.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing overall wound care services within the facility.
- Assisted physicians in performing complex debridement procedures, ensuring optimal patient safety and comfort during the process.
- Developed strong rapport with colleagues across disciplines, fostering collaboration towards shared goals in patient care delivery.
- Maintained comprehensive understanding of genitourinary, gastrointestinal and integumentary systems and provided treatment for wounds impacting them.
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Avante At Ormond Beach
1997 - 2002
- Participated in development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives to raise healthcare standards.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay abreast of current industry trends and enhance nursing knowledge base further.
- Maintained detailed records of patients'' medical histories, conditions, and treatments to ensure accurate documentation and continuity of care.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures and therapeutic treatments, contributing to efficient patient care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for improved patient outcomes and streamlined care processes.
- Provided compassionate support to patients and families coping with illness or injury, fostering trust and positive relationships.
- Administered medications accurately and safely to maintain optimal patient health during treatments.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of patient-focused care under challenging circumstances.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized nursing interventions.
- Educated patients on disease prevention strategies and self-care techniques, promoting healthy lifestyle choices.
- Maintained strict compliance with regulatory guidelines governing the practice of nursing within the facility environment at all times.
- Communicated effectively with patients'' family members regarding treatment plans and progress updates, providing reassurance during difficult times.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Education
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL05-1997
Skills
- Nursing documentation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical judgment
- Verbal and written communication
- Physical assessments
- Patient triage
- Medication administration
- Care plan development
- Post operative care
- Healthcare regulations
- Workflow coordination
- Patient needs assessment
- Procedure support
- Patient vital sign monitoring
- Patient consult coordination
- Admissions and discharges
- Nursing operations supervision
- Medical chart management
- Patient counseling and support
- Cultural history
- EMR management
- End-of-life care
- Health promotion
- Quality improvement
- Geriatric care
- Emergency care
- Policy compliance
Timeline
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Debary Health and Rehab
05.2025 - Current
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Conway Lakes Health & Rehab Center
12.2016 - Current
Charge Nurse/Weekend Nursing Supervisor
Grand Oaks Health & Rehab Ctr, Palm Coast Pkwy SE
2011 - 2016
Staff Development Coordinator Wound Care Nurse
Daytona Beach Health and Rehab
2009 - 2011
Wound Care Nurse /Restorative Nurse Manager/Unit Manager
Ormond In The Pines
2002 - 2004
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Avante At Ormond Beach
1997 - 2002
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
Daytona State College
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