Elizabeth Westfall
Winters,CA
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with four years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with oncology, BMT, and pediatric specialties.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Summer Camp Nurse
Camp Via West, AbilityPath
Cupertino, CA
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided medical care to the camp community, including campers and staff.
- Reviewed camper medical records and partnered with parents and staff to create tailored health plans that adhered to camper needs.
- Organized daily distribution and administration of medicine to campers.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies and over-the-counter medications.
- Maintained accurate records of medication administration, nursing interventions, and incident reports.
- Acted as positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.
- Took over supervisor's responsibilities for the last two weeks of camp.
Registered Nurse-Level II
WCC6, Wilmot Cancer Center, Strong Memorial Hospital
Rochester, NY
03.2019 - 04.2023
- Provided care as a blood and marrow transplant nurse on a 31-bed unit serving both adult and pediatric patients with leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and various other cancers.
- Experienced in acute care as well as end-of-life care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Performed transplants, administered chemotherapy and immunotherapy, administered blood and platelet transfusions, provided direct patient care and education, and monitored/managed patient status (vitals, labs, symptoms, etc.)
- Skilled in maintaining meticulous infection control practices.
- Skilled with IV and central line access, as well as sterile procedures.
- Trained as charge nurse and preceptor.
Nursing Assistant
Med/Surg 5 South Irving, Crouse Hospital
Syracuse, NY
06.2017 - 10.2018
- Performed daily care activities to help achieve the goals of the patient care plan as directed by the Registered Professional Nurse.
- Included vital signs, ambulation, feeding, bathing, blood glucose checks, calculating intake and output, etc
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety.
- Floated throughout the hospital, experiencing many specialties.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Rochester School of Nursing
Rochester, NY05.2023
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing -
Pomeroy College of Nursing At Crouse Hospital
Syracuse, NY12.2018
Advanced Regents Diploma -
Cicero-North Syracuse High School
Cicero, NY01.2016
Skills
- Care Plan Implementation
- Patient Support and Education
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Medication Administration
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Patient Assessment and Treatment
- Established Nursing Procedures
- Clinical Documentation
- First Aid
- Critical Thinking
- Creative Problem Solving
Accomplishments
- Dean’s List: University of Rochester School of Nursing, spring 2020-fall 2022
- Bronze Strong ICARE Star: 2019 and 2020
- Dean’s List: Pomeroy College of Nursing at Crouse Hospital, spring 2018 and fall 2018
- CNY Young and Amazing Awards: The CNY Community Foundation Award for Philanthropy, 2017
- Paradigm Challenge National Finalist, 2016
- AXA Community Achievement Award, 2016
- AP Scholar, 2015 & 2016
- President's Volunteer Service Award, 2014 & 2015
- Certificate of Excellence, Prudential Spirit of Community, 2014 & 2015
- Kohl’s Kids Who Care, 2015
- CNY AFP Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award, 2014
- National Race Director of the Month, Active Endurance Network, 2014
- Scholastic Art Gold Keys for Photography and Portfolio, 2016
- Girl Ambassador for Human Rights, Matilda Joslyn Gage Foundation, 2013–2014
- Presenter at the Central NY Council for Social Studies Conference, speech entitled "Empty Arms: Prenatal and Maternal Mortality in Modern America," 2013
- Represented the Gage Foundation at UN Commission on the Status of Women, 2014
License Certification
- Registered Professional Nurse, NY, 764348, 02/16/2019, 04/30/2024
- Registered Professional Nurse, CA, 95335930, 05/11/2023
- American Heart Association: Basic Life Support, 12/22/2021
- American Heart Association: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, 10/01/2020
- American Heart Association: Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization, 11/16/2020
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Certification, 759002, 03/03/2022, 03/03/2024
Volunteer Experience
- Shining Stars, CNY Psychic Festival, Raised money for the Food Bank of CNY by creating and manning an interactive booth at the festival. Also assisted with decorations and clean up., 2018
- Crouse Spirit of Women “Ladies Night Out”, Assisted with admissions, the photo booth, and other activities at the event hosted in the Everson Museum., 2017
- Spirit of Communitree, Witches and Wizardry Festival, Raised money for the Food Bank of CNY by selling paper ghosts that kids could decorate and then add to our “Spirit of Communitree.” Also assisted with decorations and clean up., 2017
- Student Art Sale at the Golden Harvest Festival, Beaver Lake Nature Center, Raised money for the Food Bank of CNY by selling my own student artwork as well as artwork created by other CNS students. Also assisted with decorations and clean up., 2017
- Hallowrun for Hunger, Over 500 hours per year developing and marketing a student-organized 5K that generated over 75,000 meals. Duties include website and Facebook updates, park/Food Bank/sponsor meetings, flyers, banners, budgeting, banking, medals, trophies, goody bags, recruiting volunteers, participating in photo/video shoots, packet pickup, proposals, press releases, and runner registration site., 2013 - 2015
- Halloween for Hunger, Distribute flyers, recruit volunteers to collect food instead of candy on Halloween night, and sort and deliver donations. Over the past five years, we have collected over 3,500 pounds of food for the Food Bank of CNY., 2011 - 2015
- SUNY Upstate Medical Center, Office work, transporting patients, delivering flowers and drinks to patients, helping patients in and out of bed, and making lab deliveries. First aid and CPR certified., Summer 2014 and 2015
Certification
- Registered Professional Nurse, NY: License # 764348 – Original Issuance Date: 02/16/2019; Registered through April 30th, 2024.
- Registered Professional Nurse, CA: License # 95335930 (Licensed by Endorsement) – Issuance Date: 05/11/2023
- American Heart Association: Basic Life Support: 12/22/2021 (has been renewed accordingly since)
- American Heart Association: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support: 10/01/2020 (has been renewed accordingly since)
- American Heart Association: Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization: 11/16/2020 (will renew if/when necessary)
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Certification: ONS ID # 759002 – recertified 03/03/2022 (expires 03/03/2024)
Timeline
Summer Camp Nurse
Camp Via West, AbilityPath
06.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse-Level II
WCC6, Wilmot Cancer Center, Strong Memorial Hospital
03.2019 - 04.2023
Nursing Assistant
Med/Surg 5 South Irving, Crouse Hospital
06.2017 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Rochester School of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing -
Pomeroy College of Nursing At Crouse Hospital
Advanced Regents Diploma -
Cicero-North Syracuse High School