Elizabeth Wands
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Experienced Transplant Nurse with extensive background in inpatient, ICU, outpatient, and supervisory care of kidney, liver and pancreas transplant patients. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and a long history of collaboration with physicians and patients to achieve the best possible transplant outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Living Donor Transplant Coordinator
Tulane Transplant Institute
01.2011 - Current
- Screened and evaluated potential living kidney donors and coordinate all evaluation requirements.
- Improved patient care by providing thorough education on the donation process and post-operative care.
- Collaborate with recipient coordinators and physicians to schedule transplant surgery and ensure all UNOS and CMS requirements are fulfilled.
- Optimized patient outcomes through meticulous pre-transplant evaluations and assessments.
- Served as an advocate for patients throughout their transplant/donation journey, addressing concerns and providing support as needed.
- Collaborated with medical staff to develop individualized care plans for each transplant candidate pre and post donation.
- Managed Tulane's Kidney Paired Donation Program for incompatible pairs
- Prepared for and participated in multiple CMS and UNOS audits
Clinical Supervisor
Tulane Transplant Institute
06.2019 - 01.2024
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings discussing individualized case management plans, leading to more effective patient treatment strategies.
- Managed staff schedules, assignments, and time-off requests to maintain adequate coverage.
- Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
- Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement, identifying areas for process optimization within the transplant program.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by consistently reviewing and updating departmental policies and procedures.
Clinical Nurse Supervisor- Transplant Unit
Tulane Medical Center
07.2008 - 01.2011
- Ensured regulatory compliance.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings discussing individualized case management plans, leading to more effective patient treatment strategies.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution strategies.
- Served as a mentor to new hires, contributing to higher levels of competency among nursing staff members.
- Managed staff schedules, assignments, and time-off requests to maintain adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Collaborated with physicians during rounds for timely decision-making regarding treatment plans and adjustments in care as needed.
Transplant Inpatient Nurse
Tulane Medical Center
07.2005 - 01.2011
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans in a mixed ICU and Progressive Care setting caring for kidney, liver and pancreas transplant patients.
- Enhanced patient safety through consistent monitoring and timely intervention in critical situations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care and support.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities while prioritizing patient needs effectively.
Retail/Customer Service
Orient Expressed
12.2004 - 01.2011
- Managed high call volumes during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations without compromising quality or customer service experience at a children's clothing boutique
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient service in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Prepared, packaged and shipped customer orders.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of The Lake College
Baton Rouge05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
University of Georgia
Athens05.2003
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Have used mutiple EMR systems, including EPIC, Meditech, eCW, Transchart, UNET
- Medical Record Review
Certification
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing license- July 2005- present
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing Compact license applied for
- BLS- American Heart Association- July 2024-July 2026
Timeline
Clinical Supervisor
Tulane Transplant Institute
06.2019 - 01.2024
Living Donor Transplant Coordinator
Tulane Transplant Institute
01.2011 - Current
Clinical Nurse Supervisor- Transplant Unit
Tulane Medical Center
07.2008 - 01.2011
Transplant Inpatient Nurse
Tulane Medical Center
07.2005 - 01.2011
Retail/Customer Service
Orient Expressed
12.2004 - 01.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of The Lake College
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
University of Georgia
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