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

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