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Kasandra Elzinga

Milford

Summary

Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, PACU

Stormont Vail Hospital
01.2025 - Current
  • Administered post-anesthesia care, ensuring patient safety and comfort during recovery.
  • Monitored vital signs and assessed patients' conditions, responding to changes swiftly and effectively.
  • Collaborated with surgical teams to develop individualized recovery plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
  • Educated patients and families on post-operative care protocols, fostering informed decision-making.
  • Led quality improvement initiatives to enhance PACU processes, increasing efficiency in patient turnover.

Clinic Triage Nurse

Stormont Vail Hospital
06.2022 - 01.2025
  • Assessed patient conditions to prioritize care and ensure timely interventions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
  • Managed triage processes using electronic health record systems for efficient documentation.
  • Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient flow within emergency department.
  • Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.

PACU Registered Nurse

Geary Community Hospital
05.2021 - 06.2022


  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
  • Monitored patient vitals post-anesthesia, ensuring timely interventions for optimal recovery.

ICU Staff Nurse

Geary Community Hospital
10.2020 - 05.2021
  • Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
  • Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
  • Participated in ICU departmental quality improvement initiatives to achieve higher standard of patient care.
  • Assessed ICU equipment for safety and functionality and requested repair or replacement of non-conforming machines.
  • Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
  • Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Geary Community Hospital
06.2016 - 11.2020
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
  • Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration and blood pressure.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

CNA

Salina Regional Hospital
05.2013 - 06.2016
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
03-2023

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Brown Mackie College - Salina
Salina, KS
03.2016

High School Diploma -

Leesville High School
Leesville, LA
05.2012

Skills

  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Decision Making
  • Critical Thinking
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Care Coordination

Certification

ACLS, BLS, PALS,

Timeline

Registered Nurse, PACU

Stormont Vail Hospital
01.2025 - Current

Clinic Triage Nurse

Stormont Vail Hospital
06.2022 - 01.2025

PACU Registered Nurse

Geary Community Hospital
05.2021 - 06.2022

ICU Staff Nurse

Geary Community Hospital
10.2020 - 05.2021

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Geary Community Hospital
06.2016 - 11.2020

CNA

Salina Regional Hospital
05.2013 - 06.2016

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Brown Mackie College - Salina

High School Diploma -

Leesville High School

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University

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