Elizabeth Vinzant RN
Madison Court
Brandon
1
Certification
20
years of professional experience
Dynamic nursing leader with extensive experience at Madison Court, driving quality improvement initiatives and enhancing clinical operations. Proven expertise in staff recruitment and retention, alongside a strong commitment to professional development. Skilled in multidisciplinary team collaboration and clinical documentation, consistently achieving superior patient outcomes in challenging environments.
Work History
Director of Nursing
2 Years 6 Months- Worked as DON at a 135 bed facility devoted to people who have mental and psychological disabilities
- Directed nursing operations to maintain compliance with clinical standards and regulatory requirements.
- Supervised nursing staff performance, scheduling, and daily workflow across care units.
- Implemented care protocols to improve consistency in resident assessment and documentation.
- Coordinated staff training on infection control, safety procedures, and quality practices.
- Reviewed clinical charts and incident reports to identify care gaps and corrective actions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support care planning and service continuity.
- Monitored staffing levels and adjusted assignments to support patient coverage needs.
- Led quality improvement initiatives to strengthen nursing processes and resident outcomes.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and offering tailored professional development opportunities.
Remote Intrathecal Pump Nurse
8 Years 9 Months- Assessed patient conditions and adjusted care plans to support safe, consistent clinical outcomes.
- Administered medications and therapies while monitoring for adverse reactions and treatment tolerance.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary communication with physicians, pharmacists, and caregivers to align treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on infusion procedures, symptom management, and home care expectations.
- Filled and programmed implanted pumps to infuse medication directly through the spinal fluid across the state and in many areas across the country
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
8 Years 3 Months- Assessed critically ill patients, prioritizing interventions based on continuous cardiac, hemodynamic, and respiratory changes.
- Administered complex IV medications and titrated drips per ICU protocols and provider orders.
- Collaborated with intensivists, respiratory therapy, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate timely critical care plans.
- Monitored ventilator settings, arterial lines, and central venous access to support safe patient management.
- Interpreted telemetry, labs, and diagnostic trends to identify deterioration and escalate care promptly.
- Educated families on ICU procedures, prognosis updates, and discharge expectations with clear, compassionate communication.
- Mentored bedside nurses on critical care standards, documentation accuracy, and infection prevention practices.
- Responded to code situations and rapid changes in patient condition, stabilizing care under pressure.
- Responded efficiently to medical emergencies within the hospital setting, providing life-saving interventions as needed.
- Administered blood products according to established protocols, closely monitoring patients for transfusion reactions or complications.
- Assisted physicians with invasive procedures such as central line insertions or bronchoscopies while maintaining strict sterile technique.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical illness or end-of-life situations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Skills
Nurse education and training
Leadership and guidance
Quality improvement
Strong work ethic
Professional development
Process improvements
Policies compliance enforcement
Staff recruitment and retention
Staff scheduling
Healthcare regulations compliance
Clinical operations management
Relationship building
Critical thinking
Long-term care
Documentation and reporting
Clinical documentation
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Nursing staff supervision
Effective multitasking
Disease control
Case management
Process improvement
Certification
BLS
TB
ANCC in pain management
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Madison Court
04.2024 - 10.2026Read More
Remote Intrathecal Pump Nurse
Pentec Health Inc.
04.2015 - 01.2024Read More
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
St Dominics
01.2007 - 04.2015Read More
Hinds Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
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