Tory Elwell
Sandia Park,NM
Summary
Equipped with expertise in pediatric and adult populations, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Dedicated and compassionate nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Reliable and adaptable, 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.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital Infusion Center
05.2023 - Current
- Adult Infusion, Pediatric Oncology Infusion Center
- Educated patients and families about cancer treatments, side effects, and self-care strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions.
- Managed complex medication regimens while monitoring for potential drug interactions or adverse reactions, mitigating risks associated with cancer treatments.
- Enhanced patient safety with strict adherence to chemotherapy administration protocols and monitoring guidelines.
- Developed trusting relationships with patients through active listening skills and empathetic communication style, fostering a supportive environment during challenging times in their lives.
- Reduced patient anxiety through clear communication and therapeutic relationship-building techniques.
Registered Nurse
University of New Mexico Hospital
01.2019 - 05.2023
- Pediatric Urgent Care & Specialty Clinic
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Managed patients with multiple chronic health conditions, acute episodes of care and behavioral health challenges while promoting and supporting prevention and wellness.
- Streamlined the triage process to prioritize urgent cases and allocate resources effectively for optimal patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated adaptability in fast-paced settings by effectively managing multiple responsibilities concurrently while maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing, diagnosing, and treating urgent medical conditions.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between healthcare providers through comprehensive hand-off reports detailing current status, treatment progress, and ongoing care needs.
- Reduced wait times by implementing effective time management strategies and multitasking abilities in a high-stress environment.
- Provided lifesaving interventions during critical situations, stabilizing patients until transfer to appropriate hospital departments or discharge from the facility.
Registered Nurse
University of New Mexico Hospital
09.2016 - 12.2018
- General Pediatric Unit
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully operated various medical equipment such as IV pumps, monitors, and feeding tubes to optimize patient care delivery.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Education
Bachelors Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM08.2016
Skills
- Triage & emergency response
- IV placement and management
- Tracheostomy care
- Central line access and management
- Proficient in Cerner and Epic charting systems
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Professional bedside manner
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Vaccine administration
- Chemotherapy administration
Certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• APHON
• Certified Pediatric Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital Infusion Center
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
University of New Mexico Hospital
01.2019 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
University of New Mexico Hospital
09.2016 - 12.2018
Bachelors Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
University of New Mexico
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