Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Timeline
Generic

Elizabeth Uvanni

Mechanicsville,VA

Summary

Detail-oriented Nursing professional adept at delivering compassionate care to all patients. Excellent track record of meeting academic goals and excelling in clinical placements. Commended for history as hardworking, punctual team-player.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Pediatric ICU

VCU Health System
Richmond, Virginia
08.2022 - Current
  • Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
  • Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
  • Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.

Patient Care Technician

KidMed Pediatric Urgent Care
Henrico, VA
08.2020 - Current
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
  • Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests
  • Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention
  • Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria
  • Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes
  • Assisted and supported physicians performing procedures
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience
  • Completed frequent cleaning and sanitizing to maintain healthy environment for patients
  • Promoted patient comfort by quickly responding to calls and handling diverse needs
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status.

Medical Assistant/Triage Nurse

Virginia Physician For Women
Henrico, VA
06.2019 - 06.2020
  • Updated interdisciplinary care team
  • Responded to patient emergencies and physically stressful situations to restore calm or administer treatments
  • Optimized patient satisfaction, assisting senior leadership with medical procedures while explaining exams and processes
  • Played games with patients to boost mood, improve memory and provide light entertainment
  • Collected and labeled specimens to prepare for delivery to laboratory
  • Implemented creative activities to emotionally support patients throughout medical treatment
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs to aid physicians with patient care planning
  • Monitored, measured and documented patients' vital signs in DocuTap
  • Routine blood work (IV, Blood draws)
  • Put patients on Oxygen if needed
  • Flushed ears
  • Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment
  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions
  • Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions
  • Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis
  • Contributed to office operations by triaging patients by severity of medical complaint
  • Assisted with in-office procedures
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising
  • Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies
  • Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks
  • Bathed and cared for newborns in the nursery
  • Worked closely with nurses and doctors to attend to labor patients and babies in the NICU
  • Routine blood work (bilirubin, PKU, IV)
  • Helped monitor patients on and off of the monitor
  • Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies
  • Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers
  • Helped patients become mobile after C-section/delivery.

Patient Care Technician

Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center
Mechanicsville, VA
05.2016 - 11.2017
  • Updated interdisciplinary care team
  • Responded to patient emergencies and physically stressful situations to restore calm or administer treatments
  • Optimized patient satisfaction, assisting senior leadership with medical procedures while explaining exams and processes
  • Played games with patients to boost mood, improve memory and provide light entertainment
  • Collected and labeled specimens to prepare for delivery to laboratory
  • Implemented creative activities to emotionally support patients throughout medical treatment
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs to aid physicians with patient care planning
  • Monitored, measured and documented patients' vital signs in DocuTap
  • Routine blood work (IV, Blood draws)
  • Put patients on Oxygen if needed
  • Flushed ears
  • Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment
  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions
  • Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions
  • Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis
  • Contributed to office operations by triaging patients by severity of medical complaint
  • Assisted with in-office procedures
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising
  • Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies
  • Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks
  • Bathed and cared for newborns in the nursery
  • Worked closely with nurses and doctors to attend to labor patients and babies in the NICU
  • Routine blood work (bilirubin, PKU, IV)
  • Helped monitor patients on and off of the monitor
  • Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies
  • Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers
  • Helped patients become mobile after C-section/delivery.

Education

Associate of Science in Nursing -

Reynolds Community College
05.2022

High School Diploma -

Atlee High School
06.2013

Skills

  • Clinical training
  • Acute and rehabilitative care
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Patient positioning understanding
  • Medical device products and services
  • Cultural awareness and sensitivity
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Healthcare expertise
  • Specimen collection
  • Critical Care
  • Case Management
  • Care Planning
  • Emergency Response
  • Team Coordination
  • EMR Systems
  • Palliative and Pain Management
  • Physical Assessments
  • Trauma Recovery
  • Cardiac Care
  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Ventilator Care

Certification

  • Registered Nurse
  • Chemo certification
  • Pediatric advanced life support
  • ECMO training
  • Advanced Burn care
  • NRP completion
  • Preceptor

Accomplishments

  • Daisy awards

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Pediatric ICU

VCU Health System
08.2022 - Current

Patient Care Technician

KidMed Pediatric Urgent Care
08.2020 - Current

Medical Assistant/Triage Nurse

Virginia Physician For Women
06.2019 - 06.2020

Patient Care Technician

Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center
05.2016 - 11.2017

Associate of Science in Nursing -

Reynolds Community College

High School Diploma -

Atlee High School

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Elizabeth Uvanni