Elizabeth Booth
Island Health Authority
20
years of professional experience
Dedicated Registered Nurse skilled in medication administration, telemetry monitoring, and trauma response. Committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care in fast-paced environments.
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
11 Years 4 Months- Analyzed patient conditions and prioritized care delivery based on severity to enhance treatment efficiency.
- Managed administration of medications and treatments, systematically tracking patient responses and vital sign fluctuations to enhance care quality.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Mentored junior nurses in emergency protocols, enhancing team efficiency during critical situations.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Partnered with multidisciplinary teams to implement effective trauma and emergency response protocols.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
6 Years 8 Months- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes according to regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Worked with children and adults through varying medical issues and emotional crisis events.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
1 Year 5 Months- Assessed patients undergoing chemotherapy and addressed radiation complications.
- Monitored Medical patients with varying health complications.
- Monitored lab values and IV fluids to keep homeostasis in patients.
- Cared for patients during initial palliative care.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing And Science - Nursing
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Telemetry monitoring
Performing ECGs.
IV access in difficult situations
PICC line management
Accessing CVADs
Trauma response protocols
Leadership in emergencies
Charge nurse role
Complex Problem-solving
Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
Compassionate patient care
Patient Safety and Care Award 2025
Awarded a patient safety and care award by fellow nurses, and administration.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Island Health Authority
04.2015 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St.Louise Regional Hospital
03.2008 - 11.2014Read More
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Island Health Authority
06.2006 - 11.2007Read More
University of Victoria
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing And Science from Nursing
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