ELISE STIGUM
Louisville
Summary
Expertise in delivering quality care through evidence-based practices and critical thinking. Advocated for residents' rights while conducting thorough investigations, leading to improved patient outcomes. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and enhance care plans for diverse patient populations.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Norton Healthcare Audubon Hospital
Louisville
11.2025 - 04.2026
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and hospital protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team members.
- Assisted with daily patient care activities, including hygiene and mobility tasks.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life threatening situations utilizing advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Utilized evidence based practice guidelines when making decisions regarding patient care needs.
- Incorporated cultural diversity into all aspects of patient assessment and management strategies.
Nurse Surveyor NC/I (Investigator)
Office of Inspector General
Louisville
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Collected detailed surveillance evidence
- Surveyor of long term care facilities for deficient practice in relation to CMS guidelines
- Advocated for senior residents of long term care
- Utilized the survey process to conduct surveys and investigate complaints
- Used critical thinking skills to triage resident needs and identify deficient practice
RN Case Manager
Alive Hospice Main Office
Nashville
10.2021 - 02.2024
- Educated patients about disease management
- Supported patients through final stages of life
- Patent and family education
- Family and relative management
- Case Manager for interdisciplinary team
- Implemented gradual dose reductions from pharmacy review and recommendations
- Participated and gave reports in Interdisciplinary team meetings
Registered Nurse 2
Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital
Lebanon
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Managed health care for patients on the COVID unit
- Participated in CODES
- Worked with an interdisciplinary team to provide care to patients experiencing life threatening illnesses
- Performed medication passes
- Followed physician orders for treatments
- Used the EMR to admit, document on, and discharge patients
- Communicated by telephone report to transfer patient care to another health care provider
Registered Nurse 2
Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital
Rocky Mount
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Assumed care of patients in an acute care setting in a rural town in Virginia
- Utilized assessment and triaging skills in the daily care of acute care patients
- Performed medication passes including insulin and intravenous antibiotics
- Managed feeding tubes, wound care, leg wrapping for diabetic care and pulmonary hygiene
- Provided pain management for acute and chronic conditions
- Conducted admissions evaluations, skin assessments, and medication reconciliation
- Conducted discharge planning
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Bayada Hospice
Norwich
08.2017 - 11.2018
- Managed chronic illness effectively
- Bowel and bladder management
- Provided end of life care to hospice patients
- Performed gradual dose reduction of medications
- Educated loved ones on the dying process
- Pronounced people deceased
- Communicated with the interdisciplinary team and the funeral home during their care of the loved one who died
- Provided love, prayer, compassion and my whole heart to the patients in my care
Registered Nurse Interim Director of Nursing
Brookside Nursing and Rehabilitation
White River Junction
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Registered Nurse Unit Manager
Wolfeboro Bay Center
Wolfeboro
09.2016 - 02.2017
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care standards.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures for clinical operations.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing personnel and provided feedback.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations and quality improvement initiatives.
- Facilitated training sessions on new protocols and medical technologies for staff.
- Resolved conflicts among team members to promote a collaborative work environment.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with staff members.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, support services personnel.
Registered Nurse Floor Lead B Wing
Brookside Health and Rehabilitation
Norwich
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions.
- Administered medications accurately according to prescribed schedules.
- Assisted with daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and dignity.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Registered Nurse 2
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville
08.2007 - 04.2014
- Monitored sterile field setup
- Streamlined post-op care coordination
- Facilitated swift intervention during surgeries
- Performed critical troubleshooting of OR equipment
- Managed sensitive interactions with patients and families
- Performed Medication passes
- Managed circulating role in interventional radiology for neurosurgical cases
- Provided care on epilepsy monitoring unit
- Managed medication reduction and stress inducers (sleep deprive, strobe light, exercise stress) to decrease seizure threshold and induce seizures in EEG monitored patients
Registered Nurse
Pediatric Associates of Franklin
Franklin
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Assisted in primary care clinic for five physician practice, supporting patient care and operations
- Conducted well child physicals, administered vaccinations, and performed assessments including heights, weights, and vitals, while providing patient education
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
King University
Bristol, TN08-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Roanoke, VA05-1993
Associate of Arts - Psychology/Gerontology
Green Mountain College
Poultney01-1989
High School - College Preparatory
Kimball Union Academy
Meriden, NH05-1983
High School -
Dana Hall School
Wellesley, MA05-1981
Skills
- Licensed RN
- ACLS certification
- Patient assessments
- Medication administration
- IV medication administration
- Patient care
- Patient triage
- Patient discharge
- Evidence-based care
- Care planning
- Acute care expertise
- Critical thinking
- SBAR communication
- Data collection
- Surveillance protocols
- Post-incident analysis
- Root cause analysis
- Patient outcomes improvement
- Family advocacy
- Team leadership
- EHR management
- Critical thinking and observational skills
- Critical thinking and observational skills
- Patient care
- Patient triage
Certification
- CPR
- ACLS
Additional Information
Former member of American Nurses Association, Former Member of American Association of Neuroscience Nurses (AANN)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Norton Healthcare Audubon Hospital
11.2025 - 04.2026
Nurse Surveyor NC/I (Investigator)
Office of Inspector General
06.2024 - 08.2025
RN Case Manager
Alive Hospice Main Office
10.2021 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse 2
Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital
04.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse 2
Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital
10.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Bayada Hospice
08.2017 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse Interim Director of Nursing
Brookside Nursing and Rehabilitation
02.2017 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse Unit Manager
Wolfeboro Bay Center
09.2016 - 02.2017
Registered Nurse Floor Lead B Wing
Brookside Health and Rehabilitation
09.2015 - 09.2016
Registered Nurse 2
Vanderbilt Medical Center
08.2007 - 04.2014
Registered Nurse
Pediatric Associates of Franklin
01.1994 - 01.1995
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
King University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Associate of Arts - Psychology/Gerontology
Green Mountain College
High School - College Preparatory
Kimball Union Academy
High School -
Dana Hall School