Elizabeth Thurman
Canton
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Merit Health Central
Jackson, MS
04.2026 - Current
- Assessed patient mental health needs through comprehensive evaluations and observations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, medication management, and coping strategies.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in acute care settings.
- Led nursing staff in crisis intervention techniques to enhance patient safety and outcomes.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists to adjust medication regimens, optimizing therapeutic effectiveness while minimizing side effects.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
UMMC - 6 Children's
Jackson, MS
06.2023 - 01.2026
- Provided patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating treatments and interventions for patients.
- Ensured the safety of patients.
- Monitored patient environments to maintain safety standards.
- Coordinated referrals to enhance patient access to necessary services and support.
- Coordinated referrals to other services within and outside of the immediate area or unit.
- Oversaw training of new staff following UMMC guidelines.
- Coordinated the operations of a clinical area, including patient scheduling, maintaining patient records, and managing the patient admissions process.
- Provided counseling to patients and families on treatment options and conditions to promote understanding and compliance.
- Acted as liaison between case managers, home health nurses, utilization review, etc.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs and patient conditions, providing timely updates to healthcare teams.
Shift leader
Pizza Shack
Madison, MS
02.2017 - 04.2023
- Trained and mentored team members to enhance performance and customer service skills.
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient pizza production and service delivery.
- Streamlined workflow procedures to improve operational efficiency in high-pressure environments.
- Implemented quality control processes to maintain food safety standards and consistency.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Holmes Community College
Ridgeland, MS05-2023
Skills
- Patient advocacy
- Crisis intervention
- Health education
- Data analysis
- Patient education
- Time management
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Merit Health Central
04.2026 - Current
Pediatric Registered Nurse
UMMC - 6 Children's
06.2023 - 01.2026
Shift leader
Pizza Shack
02.2017 - 04.2023
Associate Degree - Nursing
Holmes Community College