Elizabeth Wells
Pamplico,SC
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with 12 years of nursing experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patients needs and daily assignments. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse, Stroke/Cardiac Floor
Tidelands Health Georgetown Memorial Hospital
02.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of care plans regularly, making adjustments as needed based on individual patient needs and progress toward goals.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Staff Nurse, Medical Surgical
McLeod Regional Medical Center
11.2012 - 05.2022
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of care plans regularly, making adjustments as needed based on individual patient needs and progress toward goals.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
01.2010 - 07.2012
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
- Provided exceptional customer service, fostering positive relationships with both new and returning patients at the pharmacy counter.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Francis Marion University
Florence, SC07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Francis Marion University
Florence, SC05.2010
Skills
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Chronic Disease Management
- Medication Administration
- Tracheostomy Care
- Vitals monitoring
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Safety
- Patient Care Assessment
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Stroke/Cardiac Floor
Tidelands Health Georgetown Memorial Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Staff Nurse, Medical Surgical
McLeod Regional Medical Center
11.2012 - 05.2022
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
01.2010 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Francis Marion University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Francis Marion University
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