LIZ NORRIS, RN, BSN

*** ********* **. ** ***** Oregon 97306 v (503) 302- 7943 v adgljt@r.postjobfree.com P ROFILE

Ø Experienced RN for 23 years

Ø 15 years of successful employment at Salem Hospital Ø Desire to maintain employment within the community of Salem Ø Dedicated member of multidisciplinary healthcare teams known for excellent communication skills, ability to problem solve with the team as well as patients, and desire for continuous improvement Ø Desire to help create and maintain a positive workplace, with a strong focus on respect and working together to provide excellent patient care

P ROFESSIONAL E XPERIENCE

SALEM HOSPITAL-General Surgery

Staff RN, 2016 to 2020

Provided nursing care to inpatient surgical patients Skills I utilized on a daily basis included:

Ø Perform a thorough head-to-toe assessment on all patients Ø Pain management, including IV medications, epidurals, PCAs, oral medications, essential oils, distraction, and repositioning

Ø Collaborate with other disciplines, including but not limited to physicians, social workers, fellow RNs, CNAs, and chaplains

Ø Admissions and discharges

Ø Telemetry: Ability to identify dangerous cardiac rhythms and provide appropriate interventions Ø Patient and family teaching, including medications, home care, safety, and tips for faster recovery Ø Manage various IV drips such as heparin, insulin, and cardiac medication Ø Manage central lines such as PICCs, perform blood draws, and line and site care Ø Manage TPN, including glucose monitoring and analyze lab reports Ø Manage drains, nasogastric tubes, enteral feeding, and chest tubes Ø Peripheral IVs

Ø Monitor vital signs, provide care and treatment for abnormal findings Ø Monitor lab results and identify critical values Ø Blood transfusions

Ø Monitor and replace basic electrolytes such as potassium, magnesium and phosphorus Ø Supervise CNAs, provide instructions about proper care (such as ADLs, toileting, and repositioning) Ø Manage skin/integumentary issues (such as pressure ulcers, dermatitis, surgical incisions, and miscellaneous wounds

Ø Create and implement care plans

Ø Wound care, including extensive knowledge of products and appropriate treatment, wound assessments, and prevent pressure injuries

Extensive knowledge of computerized charting, including flow sheets, medication administration records, progress notes, and management of physician orders

Unit representative on the Fall Prevention Committee: Collaborate with other representatives, review potential new equipment (such as specialty beds and alarms), review incidents, and collaborate with the team about how to improve outcomes

SALEM HOSPITAL-Psychiatric Medicine Center (24 bed acute level psychiatric unit) Staff RN, Relief charge RN, 2005 to 2016

Provided nursing care in a 24-bed acute care psychiatric unit to a wide range of clients with various conditions, including, but not limited to personality disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, and anxiety disorders. Many clients have co-occurring conditions such as substance abuse or developmental delays. Many clients have behaviors that are unsafe to themselves or others.

Skills I utilized on a daily basis included:

Ø Collaborate with other members of the team (MDs, Social Workers, fellow RNs, CNAs, OTs, therapists) to develop and implement a care plan

Ø Provide physical and mental health assessment of each assigned patient Ø Admit new clients, including obtaining physician’s orders and nurse-to-nurse reports, completing a detailed assessment of patient health (both mental and physical), and creating a plan of care to reflect needs Ø Administer oral and injectable medications

Ø Assess the need for and administering PRN medications and follow up to evaluate effectiveness Ø Provide nursing care for wounds

Ø Manage diabetic patients, including administering insulin, collaborating with other members of the healthcare team, enforcing dietary restrictions, and providing patient education Ø Familiar with and knowledgeable of computerized charting, including but not limited to flow sheets and progress notes

Ø Manage substance use disorders and protocols

Ø Charting in accordance with issues outlined in patient care plan Ø Extensive knowledge of Oregon laws on seclusion, restraint, involuntary hospitalizations, civil commitments, medication overrides, administration of emergency psychotropic medications, and documentation requirements Relief Charge Nurse Duties/Skills:

Ø Orchestrate admissions and discharges, keeping timelines and safety in mind Ø Make staff/patient assignments, keeping in mind the need for an equitable and feasible workload for staff Ø Understand and implement hospital staffing ratio policies to ensure fiscal responsibility Ø Attend and contribute ideas/input at Treatment Team meetings that include Charge RN, therapist, MSW and MD Ø Supervise Staff RNs, CNAs and unit clerks

Ø Forecast staffing needs for oncoming shift, and work with staffing office to manage staffing levels Ø Obtain insurance authorizations

Ø Identify safety risks and collaborate with all team members on mitigating risks Accomplishments while at PMC:

Ø Specialty Practice Council from 2010-2016

Ø Practice Council Chair from 2011-2015

Ø Preceptor for both student nurses as well as new hires Ø ANCC certification in Psychiatric Nursing from 2010-2015 Ø Arranged several community outreach events, such as volunteering at local organizations that provide services to homeless or mentally ill

Ø Fall Prevention Committee from 2010-2013

PROVIDENCE ST. VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER, (34-bed acute psychiatric unit), Beaverton, OR Staff RN, Relief Charge Nurse, 2003 to 2006

Served as a member of interdisciplinary healthcare teams providing care of acutely mentally ill patients Ø Orchestrate admissions, obtain insurance authorizations, collect patient information, interview new patients, and orient them to the unit.

Ø Administer medications, teach patients about their medications, assess necessity for PRNs, and monitor for and treat side effects

Ø Create and implement individualized care plans

Ø Relief charge nurse duties, including patient and staff assignments, and oversee RNs and CNAs. Ø Led educational-based therapy groups (medications, nutrition, exercise, art, and information on mental health conditions and usual treatments offered)

Ø Diabetic care

Ø Wound care

Ø Identify safety risks such and suicide and assault potential of patients STATE OF OREGON DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, Portland, OR

Staff RN, 1999-2003

Ø Provide care for medically fragile patients with developmental disabilities Ø Manage airways (tracheostomy and ventilator)

Ø Enteral tube feedings

Ø Administer medications (oral and via NG/gastrostomy tubes) Ø Collaborate with other disciples such as RDs, OTs, RTs and PTs Ø Accompany patients to appointments and recreational activities WESTERN MEDICAL STAFFING, Portland, OR

Staff RN, 1998-2000

Ø Flexibly provided RN duties in a wide variety of settings: Skilled nursing facilities, long-term care, group homes, and clinics

Ø 2-year long assignment at Clackamas County Public Health Clinic, providing primary care for adults and children, as well at women’s services such as prenatal care and reproductive health Ø 1-year long assignment at Our House, a facility specializing in care of patients with AIDS THE VILLAGE MANOR (a long term care facility with a focus on providing care to adults who have behavioral disorders), Wood Village OR

Staff RN, 1997-1999

Ø Administer medications

Ø Create and implement care plans

Ø Oversee CNAs

Ø Manage patients who had severe behavioral issues (assaultive, intrusive or sexually inappropriate, disruptive, and exit seeking). Most of these patients were unable to be managed at other facilities Ø Assess and document findings

ADVENTIST HOME CARE AND HOSPICE, Portland Adventist Medical Center, Portland OR Home Health Aide, 1994-1997

Ø Provide assistance with ADLs such as bathing and nail care Ø Supervise patients with dementia

Ø Assist with housekeeping and meal preparation

Ø Companionship, including recreational activities and conversations C OMMUNITY I NVOLVEMENT

YMCA Camp Silver Creek: Volunteer as Camp RN for one week each summer from 2012 to present. Administer medications, provide first aid, and collaborate with the staff on issues such as allergies or bedwetting Parent volunteer with Salem Keizer School District from 2010-2017. Assist with fund raising and help in the classroom E DUCATION & C REDENTIALS

WALLA WALLA UNIVERSITY, College Place, WA

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), 1996

Unencumbered RN license 1996 to present

ANCC certification 2010-2015

CPR certification is current

Certified Preceptor 2011-2016

CPI (Crisis Prevention and Intervention) certification 2011-2016 Wound care: 40-hour comprehensive continuing education course

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