Elizabeth Orlando
Lebanon
Summary
Dynamic RN with extensive experience at IU Health Methodist Hospital, excelling in critical thinking and emergency response. Proven track record in developing individualized care plans and educating patients, ensuring optimal recovery outcomes. Adept at conflict resolution and maintaining HIPAA-compliant documentation, delivering compassionate support during challenging situations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
IU Health Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
11.2015 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment when caring for critically ill patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately according to hospital policy.
- Educated patients on their plan of care, procedures, medications, and follow up instructions.
- Provided emotional support to family members before, during, and after surgery and procedure.
- Communicated effectively with physicians regarding changes in patient's condition or response to treatment plan.
- Identified potential problems or complications in a timely manner and addressed them appropriately.
- Implemented established standards for nursing care using evidence-based practices.
- Assessed patient's condition, including vital signs, pain level, and overall physical health.
- Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
RN, Medical/Progressive Care Nurse
IU Health Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
05.2011 - 11.2015
- Offered compassionate guidance to families during challenging care decisions.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Handled challenging cases with numerous diagnoses and treatments.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
IU School of Nursing
Indianapolis, IN12-2010
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Comprehensive patient review
- Conflict resolution
- Emergency response
- Patient education
- Care and discharge planning
- Healthcare optimization
- Work Planning and Prioritization
Timeline
RN
IU Health Methodist Hospital
11.2015 - Current
RN, Medical/Progressive Care Nurse
IU Health Methodist Hospital
05.2011 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
IU School of Nursing
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