Elizabeth Schroeder
Summary
Dedicated to promoting quality patient care and satisfaction and offering experience in nursing and healthcare administration. Possesses proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive nursing policies, providing excellent leadership and mentoring, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Company Confidential
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Purpose Home Health
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Prepared and presented yearly company-wide Emergency Preparedness Event.
- Assured proper maintenance of clinical records in accordance with state, local, and federal laws.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
RN Branch Manager
Purpose Home Health
04.2021 - 08.2022
- Opened a new branch from the ground up.
- Supervised RNs and HHAs to ensure that quality patient care was being delivered that met all regulations.
- Established and maintained effective open channels of communication with multiple departments
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Unit Manager
Briarcliff Health and Rehabilitation
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Supervised RNs, LPNs, and CNAs to ensure that tasks were completed on time and accurately.
- Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
- Coordinated nursing with other services to promote continuity of total regimen of care.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Heart to Heart Hospice
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Supervised home health aides and LPNs.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care and monitor patient status.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Epworth Center
06.2019 - 11.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Nurse Extern
Memorial Epworth Center
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Personal Caregiver
Senior Helpers
09.2017 - 12.2018
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Direct Care Assistant
Forte Residential Services
11.2016 - 09.2017
- Kept client engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Encouraged and supported client to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Assisted disabled client to support independence and well-being.
Home Health Aide
Maxim Healthcare Services
12.2016 - 07.2017
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
Education
Associate of Nursing - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
05.2019
Skills
- Process Improvement
- Effective Multitasking
- EMR Software
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Performance Evaluations
- Time Management
- Behavioral Health
- Team Supervision
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Employee Coaching
- Leadership and Guidance
- Problem Identification
- Critical Thinking
Certification
BLS Provider Certification American Heart Association
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Company Confidential
04.2023 - 07.2023
Assistant Director of Nursing
Purpose Home Health
07.2022 - 03.2023
RN Branch Manager
Purpose Home Health
04.2021 - 08.2022
Unit Manager
Briarcliff Health and Rehabilitation
02.2021 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Heart to Heart Hospice
11.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Memorial Epworth Center
06.2019 - 11.2020
Nurse Extern
Memorial Epworth Center
12.2018 - 06.2019
Personal Caregiver
Senior Helpers
09.2017 - 12.2018
Home Health Aide
Maxim Healthcare Services
12.2016 - 07.2017
Direct Care Assistant
Forte Residential Services
11.2016 - 09.2017
Associate of Nursing - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
BLS Provider Certification American Heart Association
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