Elizabeth Vaughn
Oxford
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 20 years of diverse experience in direct patient care in emergency, critical, and post-anesthesia care areas. Excels in triage, multitasking, prioritizing patient needs, patient education and HIPAA compliance. Comfortable with new EHR integration, proficient in EPIC and Cerner EHR systems. Demonstrates leadership by mentoring new nurses and leading EHR transitions. Proven ability to manage high-stress situations by multitasking using detailed nursing skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Methodist Lebonheur Healthcare
05.2022 - Current
- Performs triage on incoming patients and determines acuity of injuries and illnesses.
- Evaluates patient history, chief complaint, and current symptoms.
- Communicates with providers and other staff to deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provides skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Administers medications and monitors reactions to medication therapy.
- Starts and maintains IVs during fluid administration.
- Efficiently manages large volume of patients.
- Educates patients and family members and answers questions on treatment plan, health conditions, prognosis, and medication management in easy-to-understand terms.
- Follows procedures to comply with HIPAA laws.
- Served as Super User Lead in transition to a new EHR.
- Documents all treatments in EHR.
- Mentors and trains new grad nurses.
Staff Nurse
University of Mississippi
09.2016 - 05.2022
- Measured and recorded weight, height, body temperature and blood pressure 25+ patients per 8-hour workday.
- Performed lab testing to include specimen and blood collection.
- Educated patients to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage acute, wellness, sexual and mental wellbeing.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialized clinics.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Started and maintained IVs during fluid administration.
- Administered allergy injections and monitored response.
- Lead staff on transition to new EHR.
- Co-organized and operated COVID clinic.
Staff Nurse, Surgery
Merit Health Batesville
09.2010 - 03.2018
- Registered and verified pre-op testing results on large volume of patients in a timely manner.
- Inspected airway management and life support equipment to verify proper operation.
- Monitored patient recovery after general anesthesia to include airway management.
- Administered medications via oral and IV and monitored responses.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Communicated with anesthesia team and other staff members during recovery process.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions and medications administered.
- Performed peer review chart audits.
- Followed all procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws.
Staff Nurse, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
Willow Anesthesia
07.2015 - 03.2017
- Registered and verified pre-op testing results on large volume of patients in a timely manner.
- Inspected airway management and life support equipment to verify proper operation.
- Monitored patient recovery after moderate sedation.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions and medications administered.
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto
09.2011 - 05.2014
- Evaluated patient history, chief complaint, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with providers and other staff to deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Administered medications and monitored reactions to medication therapy.
- Started and maintained IVs during fluid administration.
- Educated patients and family members and answered questions on treatment plan, health conditions, prognosis, and medication management in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed procedures to comply with HIPAA laws.
Staff Nurse, Multiple Departments
Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi
08.2005 - 01.2012
- Staff Nurse in the Emergency Room, ICU, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
Staff Nurse, Burn Unit
Regional One Health Medical Center
05.2004 - 12.2007
- Delivered comprehensive care to critically ill patients suffering from burns including those requiring mechanical ventilation, vasopressors, multiple surgeries and line management.
- Provided post-op care to patients requiring specialized management of skin grafts.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Proficient in the following bedside clinical skills: Advanced airway management, central line placement, arterial line insertion, medication administration, blood product management, pain management, wound care.
- Trained in various life support equipment to include ventilators, cardiac monitors, infusion pumps.
Education
BBA - Finance
University of Mississippi
University, MSBachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MSSkills
- EPIC
- Cerner
- EHR Support Staff
- Drager monitors
- Microsoft office products
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC
- SANE
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Methodist Lebonheur Healthcare
05.2022 - Current
Staff Nurse
University of Mississippi
09.2016 - 05.2022
Staff Nurse, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
Willow Anesthesia
07.2015 - 03.2017
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto
09.2011 - 05.2014
Staff Nurse, Surgery
Merit Health Batesville
09.2010 - 03.2018
Staff Nurse, Multiple Departments
Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi
08.2005 - 01.2012
Staff Nurse, Burn Unit
Regional One Health Medical Center
05.2004 - 12.2007
BBA - Finance
University of Mississippi
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women