Patty Elmore RN BSN CLNC

Units floated to: Pediatric Surgical, Pediatric Medical, Pediatric Medical Specialty, & Pediatric Heamatology/Oncology

• Delivered high-quality patient care consistently, adhering to unit protocols and hospital policies while maintaining a professional demeanor under pressure.
• Conducted thorough physical assessments to identify potential health concerns before they escalated into more serious conditions.
• Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to optimize patient care quality and effectiveness.
• Managed complex cases involving multiple specialists while maintaining clear communication channels between all parties involved in a child's care plan.
• Advocated for patients' needs, ensuring a family-centered approach in all treatment plans.
• Mentored new nurses and provided guidance on best practices in pediatric nursing, elevating the standard of care within the department.

• Pediatric stroke case with catastrophic results
• IV infiltration resulting in loss of limb
• IV infiltration resulting in loss of hand and arm function
• Nursing home abuse case
• Fall in hospital resulting in multiple surgeries
• Mental health review case
• Civil case regarding the manipulation of a sedated patient

• Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
• Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.

• Provided care to pediatric patients during the pre- and post-surgical admissions
• Patient types included, but not limited to: Trauma, abdominal surgeries of all types, spinal fusions, complicated spinal surgeries, VP shunt placements, anal reconstructions, jaw reconstructions, cleft palate reconstructions, chest wall deformity repairs, developmental hip dysplasia repairs
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.

• Provided nursing care to pediatric patients ages 0-17, including but not limited to: pre- and post-surgical, respiratory illnesses, attempted suicides, drug overdosages, urinary tract infections, pyelonephritis, orthopedic diagnoses, diabetes management, fever with neutropenia, trauma, tonsilectomies, thyroidectomies, appendectomies, cholecystectomies, and newborns suffering from Newborn Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome
• Provided care to premature infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Provided care to post-partum moms and newborn infants
• Served as a pediatric expert resource for the Emergency Department and the Intensive Care Unit
• Served as a Superuser for the EMR system
• Served as Co-Chair for the Policy and Procedure Creation and Evaluation Committee
• Managed staffing needs for the Pediatrics, NICU, and Postpartum units
• Collaborated with local Pediatricians and Pediatric Hospitalists to create Pediatric Unit Standards of Care that followed best practice and evidence-based practices in all the nursing services provided
• Audited patient charts for accuracy, adherence to, and deviations from nationally recognized standards of care, and compliance with The Joint Commission Standards

• Provided care for pre- and post-surgical pediatric patients
• Patients included, but not limited to: Trauma, abdominal surgeries, VP shunt placements, feeding tube placements, eating disorders, diabetic diagnoses and management, craniotomies, orthopedic surgeries, all respiratory illnesses, and babies with Newborn Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

• Provided care for kidney and liver transplant patients, both pre-transplant and post-transplant
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.

• Provided care to pediatric patients with burns of all stages
• Served as Primary RN for pediatric burn victims during operating room procedures for debriding and skin graft placement
• Performed daily dressing changes for burn victims
• Managed pain control medication regimens for burn victims
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities, which was extremely important for school-age and teenage patients who were enduring daily dressing changes to burn wounds and skin graft sites
• Audited patient charts for accuracy, adherence to, and deviations from nationally recognized standards of care, and compliance with The Joint Commission Standards

• Led daily operations to ensure high-quality service and customer satisfaction.
• Managed inventory control processes to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
• Developed training programs for staff to enhance performance and maintain standards.
• Fostered a positive work environment through effective team communication and conflict resolution.
• Established operational procedures that improved efficiency across all restaurant functions.
• Managed all aspects of daily operations, including managing budgets, inventory control, and vendor relations.
• Effectively managed labor costs by monitoring productivity levels among staff members and making strategic scheduling decisions.
• Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
• Maintained open lines of communication between front-and back-of-house teams to facilitate smooth day-to-day operations.