Elizabeth "Ebie" Ross
Denver,CO
Summary
Interested in a new role/opportunity to use critical care nursing experience and/or Spanish experience. Excited for the prospect of travel-related work and to learn new skills. Experienced in adapting to new situations and quickly learning new cultures and practices. Comfortable in new and always-changing environments. Practiced in working well with various disciplines (eg. Doctors, Pharmacists, Dieticians, Social Workers, etc.)
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL
02.2022 - Current
- Critical Care float pool, PACU RN PRN
- Manage patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Advise patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Develop strong relationships with patients' families, providing emotional support and addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Implement medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Participate in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Serve as a liaison between physicians and patients' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Document treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Align nursing goals with department objectives to enhance overall performance metrics within the healthcare facility.
- Provide exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
INR DEVICE TRAINER
ACELIS/ABBOTT
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Trained patients how to self-test INR with meter
- Monitored and reported trainee progress, introducing new learning tools to address individual needs.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in performance and develop targeted learning solutions.
- Assisted in reporting INR results.
TRAVEL RN
MEDICAL SOLUTIONS, AYA HEALTHCARE
06.2017 - 02.2022
- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston MA - Cardio/Surgical ICU
- Providence St
- Vincent Hospital, Portland OR - Cardiac ICU
- University of Colorado Hospital, Denver CO - Cardiac/Surgical ICU
- University of California SF, San Francisco CA - Cardiac/Surgical ICU
- University of California SD, San Diego CA - ICU Float Pool
- Sharp Grossmont Hospital, San Diego CA - Surgical ICU
- Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Atlanta GA - Cardiovascular/Medical ICU
- Heart Hospital of Austin, Austin TX - Cardiovascular ICU
- University of Colorado Hospital, Denver CO - Post Anesthesia Care Unit
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
REGISTERED NURSE
BAY MEDICAL CENTER
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Staff nurse in Cardiovascular ICU
- Worked with Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps
- Cared for post cardiac and vascular surgery patients as well as medical cardiac cases
- Floated to other units when needed
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
Tuscaloosa, AL08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
Tuscaloosa, AL08.2015
Skills
- NIHSS Certification
- Medical Terminology
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Computer Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Data Entry
- Efficient in eMAR technologies: Meditech, Epic, Cerner, McKesson, Paragon
- Efficient in Microsoft Office programs
- Near Fluent/Conversational in Spanish
Websites
Timeline
INR DEVICE TRAINER
ACELIS/ABBOTT
03.2023 - 12.2023
RN
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL
02.2022 - Current
TRAVEL RN
MEDICAL SOLUTIONS, AYA HEALTHCARE
06.2017 - 02.2022
REGISTERED NURSE
BAY MEDICAL CENTER
08.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
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