Elle Carfagna
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse with over 11 years experience in a variety of health care settings seeking transition into clinical care management position
- Ten years experience in ER, ICU med/surg & Pediatrics
- Proficient with Epic, Meditech & Cerner
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Nurse
Honor Health Thompson Peak Medical Center
07.2019 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Specialized triage education
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
02.2016 - 01.2021
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Worked closely with the trauma care team to provide care to trauma patients.
Med/Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Dignity Health St Joseph's Medical Center
03.2015 - 12.2015
- Analyzed and observed patients to discover and interpret vitals and telemetry equipment results.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Schneck Medical Center
03.2012 - 02.2015
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Delivered outstanding patient care to all patients including robotic DaVinci surgical patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Columbus, IN2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
Sellersburg, Indiana2009
Skills
- Experienced capacity to multitask, manage numerous often competing priorities
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
- Exceptional preceptor skills
- Excellent review and auditing skills, with attention to detail
- Coordinated necessary services to patients utilizing ancillary services
- Discharge Planning
- Physician Consultations
- Healthcare Regulations
- Quality Improvement
- Needs Assessment & patient education
- HIPAA Compliance
Certification
Arizona Registered Nurse # RN191854
References
Lenna Hermiz (Former Co-Worker) 602-818-2574
Greg Uyesaka (Supervisor) 805-895-2838
Melissa Peterson (Current Co-Worker) 480-389-7394
Dr. Elham Keller (Supervising Physician) 262-389-2906
Timeline
Emergency Nurse
Honor Health Thompson Peak Medical Center
07.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
02.2016 - 01.2021
Med/Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Dignity Health St Joseph's Medical Center
03.2015 - 12.2015
Registered Nurse, ICU
Schneck Medical Center
03.2012 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
Arizona Registered Nurse # RN191854
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