Elizabeth Oldford
Hampstead,NH
Summary
Detail-oriented and reliable nursing professional with over six years of experience in diverse healthcare settings. Known for strong critical thinking and teamwork skills, successfully coordinating care and enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and mentoring.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinic Registered Nurse
Convenient MD
Windham, NH
2020 - Current
- Delivered medications and treatments, administered vaccinations, and conducted basic procedures such as wound care, EKGs, eye/ear irrigation, suture/staple removals, phlebotomy, and IV therapy to ensure patient care standards.
- Assisted in conducting patient assessments. Collected medical histories. Communicated health concerns to providers.
- Trained and mentored new staff on clinical procedures and best practices for patient safety.
Anticoagulation Clinic Staff Nurse
Brigham Health-Harbor Medical Associates
Weymouth, MA
2017 - 2020
- Monitored and adjusted Coumadin dosages for patients, conducting regular INR tests to maintain optimal therapeutic levels.
- Facilitated informative sessions for patients and families about Coumadin and other anticoagulants, ensuring clarity and comprehension of treatment protocols.
- Communicated with physicians to ensure effective management of anticoagulation during procedures.
Motility/Neurointestinal Triage RN
Massachusetts General Hospital-Division of Gastroenterology
Boston, MA
2015 - 2017
- Coordinated with four healthcare providers to enhance patient care in an outpatient environment.
- Conducted over the phone patient assessments to 20+ patients daily to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Oversaw prescription refill processes. Managed submission of prior authorizations to ensure timely approvals. Facilitated coordination of home services and organized planned admissions to hospitals.
Ellison 16/General Medicine-Staff Nurse
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
2006 - 2015
- Monitored an assignment of 3 to 5 inpatients per shift, identifying changes and reporting concerns to the healthcare team promptly.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care standards.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, telemetry, and specimen collection.
- Led identification of high-risk patients for readmission and collaborated with multidisciplinary team during daily rounds to ensure continuous discharge planning and patient education.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Salve Regina University
Newport, RI05.2006
Skills
- Reliability
- Attention to detail
- Compassionate and caring
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- CPR certification
- Interpersonal skills
- Task prioritization
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Clinic Registered Nurse
Convenient MD
2020 - Current
Anticoagulation Clinic Staff Nurse
Brigham Health-Harbor Medical Associates
2017 - 2020
Motility/Neurointestinal Triage RN
Massachusetts General Hospital-Division of Gastroenterology
2015 - 2017
Ellison 16/General Medicine-Staff Nurse
Massachusetts General Hospital
2006 - 2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Salve Regina University