Elizabeth Woodard
BSN RN
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 30 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 surgery specialty.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
Barretts Center Of Excellence At Thomson Cancer
Knoxville, TN
08.2022 - Current
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care for esophageal cancer and immobility
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Assistant Manager Surgery
Parkwest Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
08.2018 - 08.2022
- Increased employee performance and job satisfaction to strengthen retention and engagement.
- Enforced nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff Performing on average of 75 cases per day.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments to ensure surgery was staffed at all times.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
Operating Room Charge Nurse
Parkwest Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
- Used Cerner to process patient information and provide access to relevant data for licensed practitioners.
- Verified patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Cared for patients in 30-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor
Department Of Defense Blayne-Jones Army Hospital
Fort Polk, LA
03.2006 - 04.2012
- Helped to develop, improve and implement nursing policies and procedures.
- Scheduled staff and delegated work assignments.
- Maintained medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements.
- Evaluated and improved team member performance through coaching and training.
- Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Contributed to committees in effort to promote standardize practices and procedures across hospital-wide nursing stations.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering medications tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
King University
Bristol, TN 08.2014 - 04.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville, TN 08.2012 - 04.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Practical Nurse
George C Wallace Community College - Dothan
Dothan, AL 01.1994 - 03.1995
Skills
Joint Commission
Staff supervision
Evaluations
Quality assurance
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Hiring and recruitment
Accomplishments
*Worked with a multi disciplinary team to expand surgical Services from To 22 to 30 surgery suites that would accommodate any needed procedures.
*Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
*Supervised team of 165 staff members.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Barretts Center Of Excellence At Thomson Cancer
08.2022 - Current
Assistant Manager Surgery
Parkwest Medical Center
08.2018 - 08.2022
Operating Room Charge Nurse
Parkwest Medical Center
09.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
King University
08.2014 - 04.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pellissippi State Community College
08.2012 - 04.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor
Department Of Defense Blayne-Jones Army Hospital
03.2006 - 04.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Practical Nurse
George C Wallace Community College - Dothan
01.1994 - 03.1995