Elizabeth Busam
Alexandria
Summary
Compassionate nursing professional with strong patient assessment and critical thinking skills. Collaborates effectively with healthcare teams to develop tailored care plans while educating families on treatment protocols. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Pediatric Associates Of Northern Kentucky
Erlanger, KY
06.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Educated families on pediatric health, fostering understanding of treatment protocols.
- Conducted routine assessments to evaluate children's growth and development milestones.
- Assisted in triaging patients, prioritizing care based on urgency and severity.
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Educated families on health management, treatment plans, and medication administration.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging healthcare experiences.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Kentucky University
Newport, KY12-2023
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient management
- Vaccine administration
- High level of autonomy
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Pediatric Associates Of Northern Kentucky
06.2024 - Current
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
01.2024 - 06.2024
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Kentucky University