Myrtelle Elie
Houston,TX
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 14 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with infection control specialty. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. 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
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
Sharpview Residence And Rehabilitation Center
02.2017 - Current
- Boosted staff morale by fostering an inclusive work environment that valued teamwork and open communication amongst colleagues.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Supported smooth transitions of care by effectively collaborating with other nurses during shift handovers, ensuring seamless continuity of patient care.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Infection Control Preventionist
Zion Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Optimized environmental cleaning procedures, resulting in decreased transmission of pathogens within the facility.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated patients and families about infectious disease prevention strategies, fostering increased understanding and engagement in self-care activities.
RN
West Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center
02.2019 - 07.2020
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Florida Hospital Waterman
01.2011 - 03.2015
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, identifying pertinent data that informed care plan development and intervention implementation.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Promoted a culture of safety by adhering to infection control protocols, reducing the incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently implementing evidence-based nursing practices in medical-surgical settings.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
RN Floor Nurse
The Parks NH And Rehab
10.2010 - 01.2011
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Supported patients in completing activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming and shower assistance.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Lucerne Pavillon Medical Center
10.2009 - 08.2010
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, identifying pertinent data that informed care plan development and intervention implementation.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently implementing evidence-based nursing practices in medical-surgical settings.
- Promoted a culture of safety by adhering to infection control protocols, reducing the incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO07.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Valencia College
Orlando, FL12.2009
Skills
- Patient Relations
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient education and counseling
- Equipment Sterilization
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Direct Patient Care
- CPR/AED
- Patient Evaluation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Vitals monitoring
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Documentation
- Medication and IV administration
- Infection Control
- Insulin medication assistance
- Tracheostomy Care
Timeline
Infection Control Preventionist
Zion Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
03.2021 - 07.2023
RN
West Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center
02.2019 - 07.2020
RN Floor Nurse
Sharpview Residence And Rehabilitation Center
02.2017 - Current
RN, Medical-Surgical
Florida Hospital Waterman
01.2011 - 03.2015
RN Floor Nurse
The Parks NH And Rehab
10.2010 - 01.2011
RN, Medical-Surgical
Lucerne Pavillon Medical Center
10.2009 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Technical University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Valencia College
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