Erin Elliott
Elko New Market
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with expertise in patient assessments, medication administration, and direct patient care. Proven ability to implement individualized care plans and enhance patient education for improved health outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Tria Orthopedic Urgent Care
Bunsville
03.2023 - Current
- Administered patient assessments and triaged cases in fast-paced urgent care environment.
- Collaborated with orthopedic specialists to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients on injury management and post-treatment care to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Assisted in the training of new nursing staff, promoting adherence to best practices and protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes, ensuring accuracy in patient records for effective treatment decisions.
- Streamlined workflow processes within the department, improving overall efficiency of patient services provided.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse
Ebenezer Ridges
Burnsville, MN
02.2020 - 03.2023
- Implemented infection control measures, reducing risk of complications during patient evaluations and treatments.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Allina Urgent Care
Apple Valley Mn
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Administered patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Normandale Community College
Minneapolis, MN12.2018
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Wound care
- Patient monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- IV setup
- Physical assessments
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Tria Orthopedic Urgent Care
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ebenezer Ridges
02.2020 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse
Allina Urgent Care
07.2018 - 03.2020
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Normandale Community College