WENDY ELION, RN III, MSN, BSN
***** ** **** ******, *** 801, Aventura, FL 33180
Cell: 901-***-****
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Strong clinical background with excellent clinical skills. Accountable, hard-working nursing professional bringing 28 years of experience delivering exceptional patient care and providing comprehensive medical care in a variety of specialties: gastroenterology, home health, medical-surgical, cardiac care, special procedures, perioperative and postoperative nursing care, and interventional radiology. Excellent IV/venipuncture skills. Strong leader with exceptional communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Nurse, State of Tennessee—1994--Present
BLS (CPR and AED) Certifications—American Heart Association—12/2023
ACLS Certifications—American Heart Association—12/2023
PROFESSIONAL NURSING EXPERIENCE
Registered Nurse III (full-time, 40 hours/week) March 2022 to Present
Pulmonary/Allergy Nurse
Miami VA Medical Center—Miami, FL
Assist physicians in with allergy skin tests such as penicillin allergy, aero and fool allergies
Assist with pulmonary procedures such as bronchoscopy and thoracentesis procedures
Administers moderation sedation for all bronchoscopy procedures
Assist with timeouts during procedures for Veterans having anesthesia
Excellent IV skills
Provides pre- and post-op bronchoscopy and allergy procedure instructions and education
Provides pre- and post-procedure care/assessment in GI lab and ambulatory care unit
Provides post-procedure education and instructions to Veterans and family on medications and diet
Well educated on how to care for bronchoscopy and allergy equipment
Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary teams on discharge instructions for broncho cancer patients
Registered Nurse II & Registered Nurse III (full-time 40 hours/ week) November 2018 to March 2022
GI Nurse/Ambulatory Surgery Nurse/IR Nurse/Bronchoscopy Nurse
Memphis VA Medical Center—Memphis, TN
Main job responsibility gastroenterology nurse, but often floated to ambulatory surgery unit, interventional radiology, and the bronchoscopy lab to assist with pre- and post-procedure patient assessments/care, and administer moderate sedation for procedures
Excellent IV/venipuncture skills
Assisted physician in procedures such as colonoscopies, EGD, ERCP, EUS and PEG placements
Administered moderation sedation for all GI, bronchoscopy, and interventional radiology procedures
Assisted with timeouts during procedures for Veterans having anesthesia
Act as charge nurse as needed
Provided GI prep instructions and education pre-procedure and post-procedure
Provided pre- and post-procedure care/assessment in GI lab and ambulatory care unit
Provided post-procedure education and instructions to Veterans and family on medications and diet
Well educated on how to care for GI equipment
Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary teams on discharge instructions for broncho cancer patients
Registered Nurse/Nurse Medical Coordinator (part-time 10 hours/week) May 2016 to March 2022
Capitol City Residential Healthcare—Memphis, TN
Work with special needs clients and individuals who experience severe and interruptive behaviors
Collaborated with the interdisciplinary teams for discharge planning when a client was admitted into the hospital for a medical condition.
Collaborated with the interdisciplinary teams for discharge planning when a client was admitted into a mental institution for disruptive behavior
Help facilitate the achievement of life goals for intellectually and developmentally challenged individuals by supporting and assisting them in finding opportunities to live a meaningful life in their chosen community
Check all pharmacy delivered medications monthly against doctor’s orders for accuracy
Responsible for checking patients’ medication administration records for errors monthly
Make annual appointments for patients and make sure follow-up appointments are completed by staff
Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse III (full-time 40 hours/week) 2004 to 2018
Outpatient Surgery/Same Day Surgery/Special Procedure Unit
St. Francis Hospital—Memphis, TN
Open surgery center and oversee daily functioning of the unit with as many as 60 surgery cases
Directed admissions, discharges, and general patient flow
Delegated patient assignments and prepare surgery schedule
Staff development and educational resource for staff nurses
Support the healthcare team while advocating for the patient & family
Helped prepare staff for Joint Commission visits
Helped care for interventional radiology/special procedural patients pre and postoperative
Provided moderate sedation to interventional radiology and special procedural patients
Direct patient care for pre- and post-operative patients
Assistant Nurse Manager / Interim Nurse Manager (2002-2003) 1999 to 2004
Medical-Surgical Unit (full-time, 40 hours/week)
St. Francis Hospital—Memphis, TN
Managed and directed care on a 42-bed acute medical surgical unit
Provided administrative support to the nurse manager and director of nursing
Responsible for supervising patient care and data collection for audits to promote optimal outcomes
Directed, educated, and mentored nurses to develop and maintain a strong team atmosphere
Helped prepare staff for Joint Commission visits
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams such as social workers, physicians, surgeons, and case managers regarding discharge planning for patients.
Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse II and III (full-time, 40 hours/week) 1997 to 1999
Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Francis Hospital—Memphis, TN
Functioned as charge nurse and medical surgical nurse in a critical care area offering both medical and cardiac critical care
Lead, trained and mentored newly licensed nurses in developing and achieving professional expertise
Provided care and treatment to ill, injured, and recovering adults.
Assessed patient condition, administered medications, changed dressings, monitored vital signs, and provided patients with support and education
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams such as social workers, physicians, surgeons, and case managers regarding discharge planning for patients.
Help prepare staff for Joint Commission visits
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams such as social workers, physicians, surgeons, and case managers regarding discharge planning for patients.
REGISTERED NURSE I (full-time, 40 hours/week) 1994 to 1997
Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Francis Hospital—Memphis, TN
Provided care and treatment to ill, injured, and recovering adults.
Assessed patient condition, administered medications, changed dressings, monitor ed vital signs, and provided patients with support and education
Functioned as a medical surgical nurse in a critical care area
Development of staff in training new nurses and leading cardiopulmonary necessitation classes
Provided direct quality care to patients including daily monitoring, recording and evaluating of medical conditions
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams such as social workers, physicians, surgeons, and case managers regarding discharge planning for patients.
Registered Nurse/Home Health Nurse (part-time, 15-20 hours/week) 1995 to 1998
Methodist Alliance Healthcare—Memphis, TN
Administered by mouth medications and intravenous therapy
Monitored vital signs and educated patient on improvement and maintenance of optimal health
Provided wound care dressing changes as well as educated family and caretakers on the process
Nurse Intern/Registered Nurse (full-time, 40 hours/week) 1994 to 1995
Medical-Surgical Unit
Regional Medical Center—Memphis, TN
Worked as a graduate student under a registered nurse on a medical surgical unit
Provided care and treatment to ill, injured, and recovering adults.
Assessed patient condition, administered medications, changed dressings, monitor ed vital signs, and provided patients with support and education
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams such as social workers, physicians, surgeons, and case managers regarding discharge planning for patients.
Nurse Extern/Nurse Intern (part-time, 16 hours/week) 1993 to 1994
Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Joseph’s Hospital—Memphis, TN
Worked as an undergraduate nursing student to assist with patient care under the direction of a registered nurse
Collaborated with supervising RN and helped patients with daily tasks
Monitored and recorded of vital signs
Nursing Assistant/Nurse Extern (part-time, 16 hours/week) 1992 to 1993
Medical-Surgical Unit
Baptist East Hospital—Memphis, TN
Collaborated with supervising RN and helped patients with daily tasks
Provided nursing assistance to patients on a 42-bed med-surgical unit
Assisted patients with activities of daily living including helping with meals, transferring using assistive devices, bathing, dressing and grooming.
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, NURSING May 1994
University of Tennessee at Martin
Martin, TN
MASTER OF SCIENCE, NURSING June 2021
(Leadership and Management)
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, Utah
REFERENCES
Available upon request