Elizabeth Booth
ESQUIMALT,BC
Summary
Registered Nurse with a strong foundation in emergency and medical-surgical care. Specializes in rapid patient assessment, medication administration, and leading trauma response efforts, consistently delivering high-quality, compassionate care while enhancing team efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Island Health Authority
04.2015 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Utilized strong clinical reasoning to assess patient conditions and initiate timely interventions, ensuring effective communication with physicians.
- Managed administration of medications and treatments, systematically tracking patient responses and vital sign fluctuations to enhance care quality.
- Analyzed patient conditions and prioritized care delivery based on severity to enhance treatment efficiency.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create and implement individualized patient care plans, improving patient outcomes.
- Partnered with multidisciplinary teams to streamline implementation of trauma and emergency response protocols, enhancing overall team readiness.
- Mentored junior nurses in emergency protocols, enhancing team efficiency during critical situations.
- Educated patients and families on health management, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St.Louise Regional Hospital
03.2008 - 11.2014
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to detect life-threatening complications, ensuring timely interventions.
- Coordinated complex wound care, performing dressing changes and monitoring for infection signs to ensure optimal healing.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes according to regulatory requirements.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Island Health Authority
06.2006 - 11.2007
- Monitored medical patients with complex health complications, ensuring timely interventions.
- Monitored lab values and IV fluids, maintaining homeostasis and improving patient stability.
- Assessed patients undergoing chemotherapy and addressed radiation complications.
- Provided compassionate support to patients in initial palliative care, enhancing their comfort and emotional well-being.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing And Science -
University of Victoria
Victoria06-2006
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Telemetry monitoring
- PICC line management
- Accessing CVADs
- IV access in difficult situations
- Performing ECGs
- Trauma response protocols
- Charge nurse role
- Leadership in emergencies
- Complex Problem-solving
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
- Medical knowledge
- Compassionate patient care
Volunteer work
20 years of Volunteer Camp Nursing at Nanoose Bay Camp involving ages 3-50 years old, and up to 400 people on the grounds.
Accomplishments
- Patient safety and care award- 2025 Island Health
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Island Health Authority
04.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St.Louise Regional Hospital
03.2008 - 11.2014
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Island Health Authority
06.2006 - 11.2007
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing And Science -
University of Victoria