Mandy Elliot
Castle Pines,Colorado
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with over 11 years experience and a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Work well with diverse patient populations and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Care Manager
UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital
12.2020 - Current
- Managed patient care from admission to discharge.
- Identify discharge planning needs as part of care plan development and implemented prior to discharging patient.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary Care Team of physicians, nurses, therapy, social workers, and pharmacy to coordinated inpatient's ongoing care and discharge plan.
- Utilized critical thinking skills with complex cases
- Flexibility with ever-changing patient condition or medical climate.
- Effectively communicate with and advocate for patients to ensure reduced length of stay with positive outcomes.
- Managed patient load of 24+ patients.
RN/Relief Charge Nurse Emergency Department
UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital
02.2019 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated effectively and with multidisciplinary team to organize successful patient care.
- Monitored medication dosages to prevent critical and potentially fatal patient incidents.
- Educated patients about disease processes, prognosis and treatment.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Dedicated Charge Nurse - Emergency Department
UCHealth Memorial North Hospital
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
Registered Staff/Relief Charge Nurse
UCHealth Memorial North Hospital
07.2012 - 01.2018
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Centura Castle Rock Adventist
09.2013 - 06.2015
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Medical Assistant
National Jewish Health
05.2009 - 08.2010
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed diagnostic testing such as allergy skin testing and spirometry.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO2012
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO05.1987
Skills
- Patient Care Management
- Patient Triage and Assessments
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Leadership experience
- PI Project Implementation
- Patient Education
- Community referral management
Affiliations
- American Case Management Association
- Emergency Nurses Association
Certification
- CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse
- UCHealth Credentialed RN Level III
Timeline
RN Care Manager
UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital
12.2020 - Current
RN/Relief Charge Nurse Emergency Department
UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital
02.2019 - 12.2021
Dedicated Charge Nurse - Emergency Department
UCHealth Memorial North Hospital
01.2018 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Centura Castle Rock Adventist
09.2013 - 06.2015
Registered Staff/Relief Charge Nurse
UCHealth Memorial North Hospital
07.2012 - 01.2018
Medical Assistant
National Jewish Health
05.2009 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pikes Peak Community College
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
University of Colorado At Boulder
- CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse
- UCHealth Credentialed RN Level III
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