Elizabeth Dunn
Middleburg,FL
Summary
Dynamic individual with experience in psychiatry and intensive care and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and patient-focused mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse Adult Psychiatric Unit
CHI Immanuel Medical Center
Omaha, NE
07.2023 - Current
- Provide direct patient care to patients, including medication administration and psychiatric-focused assessments.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure the patient has optimal success upon discharge.
- Coordinate patient admissions and discharges.
- Provide a supportive environment that welcomes therapeutic communication and promotes healing.
- Observe patients for symptoms, and proactively utilize available resources that would best fit their needs.
- Ongoing and constant assessment of the safety of all patients, and monitoring for potential risks that exist.
- Trained in Trauma-Informed Care and Patient De-escalation.
ICU RN
Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital
Council Bluffs , Iowa
09.2016 - 04.2024
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a 12-bed ICU.
- Monitor telemetry, manage lines and tubes, take care of ventilated patients, assist with procedures, and administer medications.
- Provide total patient care, end-of-life care, and observe patients for changes to prevent the worsening of their condition.
- Upheld strict compliance and evidence-based practice standards to protect all, and provide optimal outcomes.
- Monitored fragile patients for the most subtle changes and advocated for their needs when they could not speak for themselves.
Psychiatric RN (Full Time & Later PRN)
Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital
Council Bluffs , IA
04.2014 - 04.2023
- Psychiatric Assessment and Admissions.
- Safety training and the use of therapeutic communication.
- Promote safety and educate patients on the importance of utilizing effective coping skills.
- Assessed for community resources and ways to support the patients.
Forensic Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Methodist Hospital Healthcare System
Omaha, NE
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Physical and forensic examination of the patient.
- Establishment of rapport and a supportive environment.
- Evaluated for appropriate education, or referrals.
- Utilized best-practice techniques while collecting forensic evidence.
- Collaboration with Police Department to ensure proper chain of custody of evidence.
Float Pool RN
Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital
Council Bluffs , IA
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Floated to various units in the hospital.
- Provided nursing assessments, cares, and interventions.
- Administered medications and utilized versatile nursing skill sets.
- Gained experience in many roles and areas of bedside nursing care.
CNA-LPN-RN
Valhaven Golden Living
Valley, NE
01.2010 - 04.2014
- ADLs, bathed and dressed residents, nursing support.
- Assessments, medication administration, tube feedings, wound care/vacs, etc. In a long-term setting.
- I provided end-of-life care and support as a CNA, LPN, and eventually advancing to an RN during my time at the facility.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Clarkson College
Omaha12-2014
LPN Diploma - Nursing
College of Saint Mary's
Omaha05-2010
High School Diploma -
Millard North
Omaha05-2006
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Trauma-informed care
- Decision-making
- Clinical leadership
- Team leadership
- Patient advocacy
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Rapport building
- Personal integrity
- Attention to detail
- Compassionate and caring
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award Winner May 2025
- 2022 Daily NonPareil Compassionate Nurse Award
- Great Catch Award 2025 Immanuel Hospital
- Great Catch Award 2024 Methodist Jennie Edmundson
- Multiple Hidden Halo Award Recipient at Methodist Jennie Edmundson
- Multiple Nurse Excellence Award Nominations at Methodist Jennie Edmundson
- Multiple Daisy Award Nominations at Immanuel Hospital
- Guest Speaker at TJ High School as Guest RN on Career Week
Affiliations
- Competition Dance & Select Basketball Mom
- Hot Yoga
- Aerobic Dance Classes
- Non-fiction Motivational Reading
- Traveling Family Time
Certification
- BLS
- Trauma Informed Care
- Compact State License
Timeline
Charge Nurse Adult Psychiatric Unit
CHI Immanuel Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Forensic Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Methodist Hospital Healthcare System
01.2018 - 09.2019
ICU RN
Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital
09.2016 - 04.2024
Float Pool RN
Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital
09.2015 - 09.2016
Psychiatric RN (Full Time & Later PRN)
Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital
04.2014 - 04.2023
CNA-LPN-RN
Valhaven Golden Living
01.2010 - 04.2014
LPN Diploma - Nursing
College of Saint Mary's
High School Diploma -
Millard North
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Clarkson College