Elizabeth Howe
Johnson City
Summary
Qualified Tennessee Board-Certified Registered Nurse experienced in delivering high-quality care to patients in a medical setting. Worked toward achieving patient care goals, improving patient satisfaction, and adapting to continue health system changes. Experienced in all aspects of patient care with success in working in multidisciplinary teams. Managed and modified care plans focused on helping patients recover from debilitating injuries, illness, surgeries, and chronic medical conditions. Work well with diverse patient populations, creating trusting relationships to increase favorable outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ballad Health, Johnson City Medical Center
Johnson City
02.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and managed intravenous therapies effectively.
- Assisted physicians with various invasive procedures within the ICU setting.
- Initiated resuscitation measures when necessary following cardiac arrest or respiratory failure events.
- Trained new nursing staff and students, sharing knowledge and best practices in critical care nursing.
- Participated in clinical rounds with physicians, offering insights from nursing perspective to inform patient care decisions.
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Johnson City
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Assessments of patients and ability to identify change in patient status in a timely manner
- Administered a wide variety of services including catheterization, tube feeding, wound care, and blood transfusions
- Able to give medication within the proper time frame while coordinating with therapy schedules
- Advocate for patient care and well-being
- Nursing care focused on recovering patients with stroke, brain injury, heart attack, generalized weakness, and other acute care patient scenarios
Nurse Intern
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Johnson City
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Shadowed nursing staff to better understand care approaches and learn proper procedures
- Delivered high level of care to every patient
- Performed physical assessments in alignment with individual treatment plans
- Educated and equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
Certified Nursing Assistant
Encompass Health
Johnson City
06.2019 - 11.2021
- Efficiently helped patients with ADL’s in a timely manner while working with patient therapy schedules
- Monitor vitals including blood pressure, respiration, glucose
- Trained in the STOP method for transferring patients
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ballad Health
Kingsport
08.2017 - 11.2018
- Efficiently helped patients with ADL’s in a timely manner
- Monitor vitals including blood pressure, respiration, glucose
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
Northeast State Community College
Blountville12.2021
High School Diploma -
Daniel Boone High School
Gray, TN05.2017
Skills
- Compassionate with patients and patient care
- Knowledgeable and up to date with resuscitation techniques
- Knowledgeable with caring and maintaining patients on ventilators and tracheostomies
- Knowledgeable with setting up and maintaining External Ventricular Devices
- Knowledgeable with charting and clinical documentation
- Knowledgeable inpatient evaluation
- Able to safely transfer patients and work well with team members
Certifications
Active Nursing License in the State of Tennessee — December 2022 - Current
Active BLS in the State of Tennessee
Active ACLs in the State of Tennessee
Active NIH Stroke Scale in the State of Tennessee
Certified Nursing Assistant - May 2017 - December 2022
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ballad Health, Johnson City Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
12.2022 - 01.2024
Nurse Intern
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
12.2021 - 12.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Encompass Health
06.2019 - 11.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ballad Health
08.2017 - 11.2018
Associates Degree - Nursing
Northeast State Community College
High School Diploma -
Daniel Boone High School