Pediatric ICU Nurse Manager and Preceptor

Elizabeth Nash

*** * ******* ***. *** Ocoee, FL *4761

407-***-**** ******@*******.***

Education

University of Central Florida - Master of Science in Nursing; expected graduation May 2027

University of Central Florida - Bachelor of Science in Nursing; May 2014

Valencia College - Associate of Science in Nursing; August 2011

Valencia Community College - Associate of Science in EMS Paramedic; June 2006

East Tennessee State University - Bachelor of Science in Psychology; May 2004

Work Experience

Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Orlando, FL

Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit- Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager September 2023 - Current

Manage clinical staffing needs while providing direct care to pediatric populations with congenital cardiac abnormalities and post-surgical care. Documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner, meeting all required and regulatory standards. This includes, but is not limited to, assisting staff with patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety.

POCT Super User, Ellie Super User, Precepting, and Charge Nurse

Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Orlando, FL

Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit August 2017 – Current

Provide direct care to the pediatric population who have congenital cardiac abnormalities and post-surgical care. Assess the patient's needs and develop or revise an individualized plan of care based on the patient's needs and responses. Evaluates the patient's progress. Documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner, meeting all required and regulatory standards. This includes but is not limited to patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety.

Unit Practice Council, Peer Review Committee, POCT Super User, Ellie Super User, Precepting, and Charge Nurse

Nemours Children’s Hospital Lake Nona, FL

Pediatric ICU Float Pool January 2019- January 2020

The ICU Float Pool consists of staff who float and adapt to all ICU settings in the pediatric population, including the Cardiac ICU, Neonatal ICU, and Pediatric ICU. Care was also provided to other units, such as the Medical-Surgical Unit, the Rehabilitation Unit, the Observation Unit, and the Emergency Room. Responsible and accountable for direct nursing care on a given unit during a specific shift.

Wellstar Health Care System Marietta, GA

Pediatric Emergency Room Registered Nurse February 2016- September 2017

The West team is a float pool for West Cobb County; the job involves traveling to four different hospitals to provide direct care to the pediatric population. Care was provided to patients in both the Pediatric Emergency Room and the Acute Pediatric Inpatient Care Unit. Responsible and accountable for direct nursing care on a given unit during a specific shift.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston, Level 1 Trauma Center Atlanta, GA

Pediatric Emergency Room and Trauma Registered Nurse July 2015- February 2016

Provide direct care to the pediatric population. Assess the patient's needs and develop or revise an individualized plan of care based on the patient's needs and responses. Evaluates the patient's progress. Documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner, meeting all required and regulatory standards. This includes but is not limited to patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety.

NovaPro Staffing Travel Nurse Agency Tampa, FL Emergency Room Registered Nurse January 2014- January 2017

Adaptable in all situations and Emergency Rooms while getting little orientation on the following units. I am familiar with several computer programs, including Sunrise, Cerner, Epic, and Meditech. Document patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner while meeting all required and regulatory standards. This includes but is not limited to patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety.

Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Level 1 Trauma Center Orlando, FL

Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse June 2012- Jan 2014

Provide direct care to the pediatric population. Assess the patient's needs and develop or revise an individualized plan of care based on the patient's needs and responses. Evaluates the patient's progress toward attaining expected outcomes. Documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner, meeting all required and regulatory standards. This includes but is not limited to patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety.

Winter Haven Hospital Emergency Department Winter Haven, FL

Emergency Room Nurse October 2011- June 2012

Responsible and accountable for direct nursing care on a given unit during a specific shift. Provides comprehensive clinical care and ensures that patient care is delivered in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and National Standards of Care.

Honors and Awards

2017 AJC jobs Nurse Excellence Award Nomination- May 2017

Team (Ped Cardiac ICU) Daisy Award-

Orlando Health Nurse Excellence Award nomination- February 2023

Certification

Florida Board of Nursing- RN9331037, expiration April 2027

Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR and AED certified, American Heart Association, expiration Oct.2027

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association, expiration Oct. 2027

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), American Heart Association, expiration Oct. 2027

Certified pediatric nurse (CPN), expiration February 2027

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