Elizabeth Grimes

Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection. Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses. Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management. Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care. Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.

Admitted, assessed and prepared ambulatory care patients for surgery in accordance with surgery policies. Reduced surgical site infections through adherence to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols. Performed interventions to assist patient in returning to normothermia at conclusion of immediate postoperative period.

Expedited discharge planning by assessing patient needs, coordinating resources, and facilitating communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.

Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of moderate to high risk acuity patients. Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses. Administered IV drips such as Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Heparin. Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection. Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to Provider. Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions. Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms. Evaluated the effectiveness of care plans regularly, making adjustments as needed based on individual patient needs and progress toward goals.

Provided primary care to adult and pediatric patients on Progressive Care and med surg units. Administer Various IV drips such as Cardizem, Heparin, and Amiodarone. Continuously monitor patients for abnormal heart arrhythmias being responsible for the early recognition and treatment. Previously rotated as charge nurse assisting in making patient bed assignments, serving as resource nurse to other staff, and maintaining daily flow of unit.
As infusion nurse administered IV antibiotics. Blood transfusions, and monoclonal antibodies as well as maintaining IV lines and implanted IV devices. Obtained insurance prior authorizations for infusion meds and responsible for maintaining supplies. Floated within Case Management interviewing patients for discharge needs and assessing for barriers as well as referring patients to appropriate resources and outpatient services.

Staff nurse on busy cardiac step down unit providing primary care to patients with a wide range of complex diseases such as cardiovascular disease, CHF, COPD, Diabetes, and End Stage Renal Disease. Nurse/patient ratio is typically 1:6 or 1:7. Responsible for recognizing and treating patients with abnormal heart rhythms and administer IV drips such as Cardizem, Heparin, Amiodarone, and Nitroglycerin for chest pain. Assist physician with bedside procedures such as central line placement and thoracentesis.

Provided education and guidance to Medicare Advantage Plan members thru both inbound and outbound calls. Assessed the needs of members by identifying gaps in care and barriers to health and assisted them in developing a plan of care to bridge those gaps and to promote positive outcomes. Assisted members to navigate through hospitalization and to transition to home by identifying discharge needs such as home health or DME. Collaborated with other team members such as physicians, nurses, case managers etc. to connect the patient with those needed resources. Followed up with patients for adherence to post-discharge medical and lifestyle plans.

Staff RN in busy ICU primarily taking care of patients requiring mechanical ventilation and continuous cardiac monitoring. Administered and titrated multiple IV drips such as Propofol, Levophed, Dopamine, and Amiodarone. Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

Staff nurse on busy progressive care unit with frequent patient turnover. Administered several IV drugs such as Cardizem, Heparin, Norepinephrine, Dopamine, and Amiodarone. Continuously monitored patients requiring telemetry monitoring recognizing any abnormal rhythms and administered appropriate medications as ordered by provider. Provided post cardiac care to patients undergoing cardiac catheterization and stents.

Provided primary care in a 17 bed long term ICU unit which included critically ill patients requiring mechanical ventilation, multiple IV therapies, cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, and chronic wound management. Administered and titrated multiple IV drips such as Propofol, Levophed, Dopamine, and Amiodarone. Assisted physician with bedside procedures such as central line placement, chest tube insertion, and thoracentesis.