Elizabeth Williams
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Dynamic Perioperative Registered Nurse within Trinity Health Grand Rapids, skilled in critical thinking and patient education. Proven ability to initiate IVs and develop individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes. Recognized for compassionate care and effective collaboration within multidisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal recovery and safety for surgical patients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Trinity Health Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI
07.2021 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, within a team environment.
- Provided educational materials for teaching sessions with patients, or their families.
- Acted as a patient advocate and implemented total patient care through the team nursing process.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications, and coordinated treatment with other members of the critical care team.
- Assisted with quality improvement initiatives within the Perioperative Department.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff members and patients throughout all phases of the operative process.
- Individualized care for each surgical patient includes soothing anxieties, checking vital signs, and explaining procedures.
- Assessed patients' health conditions prior to surgery and identified potential risks.
- Organized patient records, test results, and other medical information for the surgical team review.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Trinity Health Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI
12.2018 - 07.2021
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Assessed patient condition and developed individualized care plans.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth, and professional development.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Corewell Health
Grand Rapids, MI
07.2016 - 02.2019
- Provided compassionate care to patients and families by listening to their concerns, and addressing their needs.
- Identified potential risk factors in pediatric populations through ongoing assessment of environmental hazards.
- Supported family members throughout the course of a child's illness by providing emotional support.
- Assessed the patient's physical, mental, and emotional health by taking vital signs, observing the skin condition, reviewing the medical history, and administering tests.
- Utilized age-specific teaching techniques when educating patients and families on self-care strategies.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for pediatric patients.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients in a fast-paced hospital setting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI07-2016
Skills
- Initiating IVs
- Medication administration
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
- Charge nurse
- Preceptor
- Participated in unit lead work group for staffing modles
Certification
Registered Nurse License issued 6/2016
PALS certified
ACLs certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Trinity Health Grand Rapids
07.2021 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Trinity Health Grand Rapids
12.2018 - 07.2021
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Corewell Health
07.2016 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University of Detroit Mercy
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