Elysha Nettleton
Beaumont
Summary
Experienced professional nurse specializing in home health care with expertise in patient assessment, care planning, and clinical management. Collaborative team player dedicated to achieving optimal patient outcomes through adaptability and reliable support. Recognized for exceptional communication skills, empathy, and unwavering commitment to patient-centered care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Registered Nurse
Team Nurses Home Health
09.2024 - Current
- Patient Assessments
- Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of the patient's physical, mental, and emotional status in their home environment.
- Evaluate the patient's home for safety and necessary medical equipment or changes.
- Care Planning and Coordination
- Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare providers.
- Adjust care plans based on patient progress or changes in condition.
- Clinical Care
- Administer wound care, medication reconciliation, and other nursing procedures.
- Monitor vital signs, symptoms, and medical conditions.
- Manage chronic illnesses and post-surgical recovery.
- Patient and Family education
- Teach patients and caregivers about disease management, medication administration, wound care, nutrition, and mobility.
- Provide instruction for managing long-term conditions at home.
- Documentation and Reporting
- Accurately document all patient visits, assessments, treatments, and communication.
- Report changes in condition or concerns to the supervising physician or care team.
- Communication and Coordination
- Coordinate with physicians, physical therapists, social workers, and other healthcare team members.
- Communicate regularly with patients, families, and caregivers to ensure understanding and adherence to care plans.
- Compliance and Safety
- Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention strategies, and self-care techniques.
- Assessed patient conditions regularly, promptly reporting changes in status to healthcare providers for timely intervention.
- Ensure all care is provided in accordance with agency policies, nursing standards, and regulatory guidelines (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid).
- Follow infection control and safety protocols.
- 8. Advocacy and Support
- Advocate for patient's needs, services, and referrals.
- Provide emotional support to patients and families coping with illness or disability.
Labor and Delivery Specialty Care RN Critical Care
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
- Patient Assessment and Monitoring
- Monitor fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs.
- Assess the progress of labor and document observations
- Perform vaginal exams and assist in determining cervical dilation and effacement.
- Labor Support
- Provide emotional and physical support to patients during labor.
- Administer medications, including pain management (e.g., epidurals, IV medications).
- Assist with labor techniques such as breathing, relaxation, and positioning.
- Delivery Assistance
- Prepare the delivery room and sterile instruments.
- Assist the obstetrician or midwife during delivery.
- Support the patient during pushing and delivery of the baby.
- Immediate Postpartum Care
- Monitor mother and baby after delivery for any complications.
- Administer medications such as oxytocin to prevent postpartum hemorrhage.
- Assist with initial breastfeeding and newborn bonding.
- Emergency Response
- Recognize and respond to complications (e.g., fetal distress, preeclampsia, hemorrhage).
- Assist in emergency procedures like C-sections.
- Documentation
- Accurately chart all aspects of labor, delivery, and postpartum care.
- Maintain thorough and compliant medical records.
- Collaboration and Communication
- Coordinate with OB/GYNs, anesthesiologists, pediatricians, and other healthcare staff.
- Educate and communicate with the patient and family about the labor process, procedures, and postpartum care.
- Patient education
- Teach patients about postpartum recovery, newborn care, breastfeeding, and follow up appointments.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Patton State Hospital
07.2016 - 07.2024
- Maintained safety of patients by making sure that patients receive their scheduled medications (PO/IM) and monitor effectiveness of the medications by reporting changes in baseline to clinical and level of care staff
- Monitor vital signs, blood glucose checks
- Complete nursing weekly progress notes, documentation of behavior and medical conditions
- Provide patient education and incorporate unit activities which keeps the milieu calm and safe, enhanced observations, environmental checks, participation in shakedowns
- Maintain good working relationships with nursing staff, management, and ancillary staff to provide the best care possible
- Perform duties of acting shift lead when needed
- Communicate by making sure that all schedules are met, and all tasks are completed in a timely manner
- Being able to work as a team keeps everyone on the same page and provides staff cohesiveness
- Ability to communicate with patients to educate them that staff is there to help them reach their goals of becoming rehabilitated or help them learn the court process to be able to return to court
- Ability to work with the inter professional team to coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual conferences with the patients to help provide feedback on their progress and go through discharge criteria
- Supported patient transition from an inpatient setting back into the community by providing ongoing education on medication management and self-care strategies.
- Conducted thorough intake assessments to determine appropriate level of care for incoming patients.
Registered Nurse
Desert Regional Medical Center
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Perform routine procedures, blood pressure measurements, blood glucose monitoring, administering injections.
- Monitor patient's condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care.
- Observe and interpret patient's symptoms and communicate them to physicians.
- Collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients.
- Adjust and administer patient's medications and provide treatments according to physicians' orders.
- Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds).
- Provide instant medical care in emergencies.
- Supervise LPN's and nursing assistants.
- Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families.
- Expand knowledge and capabilities of attending educational workshops and conferences.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Napa State Hospital
04.2014 - 07.2016
- Maintained safety of patients by making sure that they receive their scheduled medications (PO/IM) and monitor effectiveness of the medications by reporting changes in baseline to clinical and level of care staff.
- Monitor vital signs, blood glucose checks.
- Complete nursing weekly progress notes, documentation of behavior and medical conditions.
- Provide patient education and incorporate unit activities which keeps the milieu calm and safe, enhanced observations, environmental checks, participation in shakedowns, maintaining good working relationships with nursing staff, management, and ancillary staff to provide the best care possible.
- Enhanced treatment plans by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and case managers.
- Continuously updated clinical knowledge and skills through attendance at workshops, conferences, and professional development opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Ontario, CA01.2023
Associate of Science - Psychiatric Technology
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA01.2012
Skills
- Proficient in high-pressure environments
- Efficient multitasking
- Skilled in IV placement and care
- Proficient in patient-centered communication
- Ensure patient-centered care approach
- Team motivation skills
- Efficient at acquiring new skills
- BLS and ACLS training expertise
- Proficient in vital sign assessment
- Proficient in medication management
- Home safety evaluation
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Physical therapy coordination
Certification
- Registered Nurse License - 95352218
- Public Health Nurse License- 568656
- NRP- s4un4i5thq9lmlqnfkdwnafv
- Advanced Fetal Monitoring
Timeline
Home Health Registered Nurse
Team Nurses Home Health
09.2024 - Current
Labor and Delivery Specialty Care RN Critical Care
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Desert Regional Medical Center
10.2023 - 03.2024
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Patton State Hospital
07.2016 - 07.2024
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Napa State Hospital
04.2014 - 07.2016
Associate of Science - Psychiatric Technology
San Bernardino Valley College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
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