Lizbeth Hamilton
Rn
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Rn
Summerlin Medical Center
12.2018 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Greater Hartford Community College
Hartford, CTSkills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Physical assessments
- Infection control measures
- Case Management
- EMR / EHR
- Critical Care
- IV setup
Accomplishments
Acls instructor,
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to [number of] patients in [type of] environment.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Intensive Care - Responsible for unit of 18 patients, providing daily functions such as grooming, bathing, feeding and turning in bed.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
Timeline
Rn
Summerlin Medical Center
12.2018 - Current
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Greater Hartford Community College
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