Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Elizabeth Walgate

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with critical care experience, skilled in advanced life support and patient advocacy. Proven ability to assess and implement effective care plans while demonstrating compassion and strong clinical judgment. Adept at collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes in high-pressure environments.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server

Sorrentinos Spaghetti House
10.2024 - Current
  • Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing guest inquiries and needs
  • Assisted in food and beverage preparation, ensuring timely delivery to tables
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area to enhance guest experience
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure accurate order fulfillment

Registered Nurse

Kaleida Health Buffalo General Hospital
07.2009 - 01.2024

Emergency Department Nurse

Critical Care Float Nurse, units include Medical ICU, Surgical ICU, Neurosciences ICU, Cardiovascular ICU and ED
BLS/ACLS certified
Charge Nurse/Preceptor
Assessing a patient's condition and planning and implementing patient care plans
Providing advanced life support
Assisting physicians in performing procedures
Ensuring that ventilators, monitors and other types of medical equipment function properly
Administering intravenous fluids and medications
Ordering diagnostic tests
Collaborating with members of the critical care team
Responding to life-saving situations, using nursing standards and protocols for treatment
Acting as patient advocate
Providing education and support to patient families

Retail Store Manager

STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
04.1997 - 02.2008

Contributed to Starbucks success by leading a team of store partners to create and maintain the Starbucks Experience.
Budget Management and P&L reconciliation
Staffing (i.e., hiring, training, evaluating, disciplining, discharging, staffing and scheduling)
Quality Management
Safety and Security

Education

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing

Trocaire College
Buffalo, NY

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient assessment
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Patient care
  • Wound care
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Patient monitoring

Certification

ACLS

BLS

Timeline

Server

Sorrentinos Spaghetti House
10.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Kaleida Health Buffalo General Hospital
07.2009 - 01.2024

Retail Store Manager

STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
04.1997 - 02.2008

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing

Trocaire College
Elizabeth Walgate