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Wendy Elrod

Long Beach,MS

Summary

Patient-oriented Nurse with 12 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, Cerner and Epic charting. Focused on optimizing patient care and support.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Memory Care Dementia Unit

Pillars Of Biloxi
Biloxi , MS
09.2023 - Current
  • Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
  • Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
  • Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
  • Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.

Maternal Child Registered Nurse

Merit Health
02.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Floated to med/surg/tele floor when census low.

Home Health RN Case Manager

Enhabit Home Health
Gulfport, MS
03.2023 - 09.2023
  • Developed care plans and coordinated services for home health patients.
  • Provided skilled nursing assessments, interventions, and treatments to homebound patients.
  • Conducted patient education based on patient diagnoses and medical needs.
  • Conducted home visits to evaluate the client's needs, provide education about healthy lifestyles, and ensure safety of family members.
  • Participated in weekly team meetings with other case managers and supervisors to review caseloads and share best practices.
  • Completed Oasis Start of Cares, Resumption of Cares, and recertifications every 60 day episodes.

Mother Baby Registered Nurse

Gulfport Memorial Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2022
  • Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
  • Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
  • Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants.
  • Coordinated and consulted with health care team to plan, implement and assess both mother and infant care plans.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Monitored for health conditions pre eclampsia and gestational diabetes and signs and symptoms to watch for.
  • Administration of blood and rhogham depending on blood type and situation.

PACU Registered Nurse

Gulf South Surgery Center
07.2014 - 03.2015
  • Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
  • Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
  • Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
  • Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
  • Collaborated with patients and healthcare teams to assess, plan, implement and evaluate custom care plans for each individual.

Telemetry Registered Nurse

Gulfport Memorial Hospital
01.2012 - 06.2013
  • Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
  • Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
  • Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Provided care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as CABG management, heparin drips, IVC filter, post cardiac catheterization, and extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

Education

Associate Degree In Nursing -

Mgccc
Gulfport, MS
05.2011

LPN -

Mgccc
Gulfport
07.2008

Highschool Diploma -

Long Beach High School
Long Beach, MS

Skills

  • Epic Systems
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Hearing Screenings
  • Patient and Family Advocacy
  • Breastfeeding Education
  • Postpartum Care
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Geriatric Care

Timeline

RN Memory Care Dementia Unit

Pillars Of Biloxi
09.2023 - Current

Home Health RN Case Manager

Enhabit Home Health
03.2023 - 09.2023

Maternal Child Registered Nurse

Merit Health
02.2022 - Current

PACU Registered Nurse

Gulf South Surgery Center
07.2014 - 03.2015

Mother Baby Registered Nurse

Gulfport Memorial Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2022

Telemetry Registered Nurse

Gulfport Memorial Hospital
01.2012 - 06.2013

Associate Degree In Nursing -

Mgccc

LPN -

Mgccc

Highschool Diploma -

Long Beach High School

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