Elizabeth Davis
Saucier
Summary
Results-driven nursing professional known for strong critical thinking and effective communication skills. Proven ability to coordinate care and educate patients, contributing to improved health management and treatment adherence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Singing River
Gulfport
10.2022 - Current
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment options.
- Assisted in medical procedures under the supervision of physicians.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Registered Nurse
Singing River Hospital
Gulfport
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Documented surgical procedures and patient information accurately in electronic records system.
- Provided assistance with transfer and positioning of patients onto OR table safely.
- Assisted in the preparation of operating room and patient for surgical procedures.
- Verified correct identification of patient before beginning any procedure.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Transferred patients from operating room to recovery room on stretchers and in wheelchairs.
- Utilized electronic health records to document patient care accurately and comprehensively.
Registered Nurse
Kare In Home
Gulfport
03.2017 - 09.2021
- Delivered personalized patient care in home settings according to care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient services.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions during home visits.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Performed physical assessments of patients and identified areas needing further medical attention or intervention.
- Provided skilled nursing services such as wound dressing changes, catheter care and medication administration.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members including physicians, social workers, therapists, to provide comprehensive care management for clients.
- Reported changes in the patient's condition to their primary care provider or supervisor promptly.
- Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and prevention techniques.
Registered Nurse
Vital Care Pharmacy
Gulfport
05.2006 - 02.2017
- Educated patients and families on infusion procedures and care plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records and treatment protocols.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and infection control measures.
- Administered intravenous medications and fluids to patients in various settings.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reactions during infusion treatments.
- Mixed medications for chemotherapy and iron infusions, carefully following physician specifications.
- Documented data such as types of solution used, amount administered, rate of administration, duration of treatment, and other relevant information into electronic medical record systems.
- Coordinated with pharmacies for compounding medications specific to individual needs of patients requiring infusions.
- Assisted in the preparation of sterile supplies and equipment used during infusions.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatments administered and reported any changes in a patient's condition to physicians.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Carey College
Gulfport, MS05-2006
Associate of Arts -
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS05-1998
Skills
- Patient education
- Electronic health records
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Surgical assistance
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Infection control compliance
- Care coordination
- Medical documentation
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Singing River
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Singing River Hospital
06.2021 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
Kare In Home
03.2017 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
Vital Care Pharmacy
05.2006 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Carey College
Associate of Arts -
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College