ELIZABETH CHANDLER, R.N., B.S.N.__________________________________________________________

57-473 Kamehameha Hwy; Kahuku, HI 96731

(808) 781-7090 eavchandler@gmail.com

Ten years of nursing experience with a background in newborn intensive care, pediat-ric home care, med/surg, and home infusion. Flexible, quick learner, who adapts easily to new situations and enjoys a challenge. Self-motivated professional with a commit-

ment in providing quality nursing care. Detail oriented with strong organizational and communication skills.

• University of Hawaii at Manoa - School of Nursing - B.S.N. - May 2002

• Hawaii R.N. License - RN 52641 - February 2003 to Present

• Pediatric/Neonatal PICC Insertion Course/PICC Certified - May 2008 to Present

• American Heart Association - Health Care Provider BLS - March 2015 to March 2017

• American Heart Association ACLS Provider - March 2015 to March 2017

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider - October 2013 to October 2015

Pediatric Infusion R.N. - Westside Pharmacy - January 2015 - Present

• Provide infusion therapy to pediatric population with hemophilia in the community

• Orient and train new staff

Med/Surg R.N. - Kahuku Medical Center - February 2014 to May 2015

• Provided quality nursing care to diverse patient populations transferred from ER or di-rectly admitted

• Initiated and assisted management in implementing new procedures for shift change re-ports to increase efficiency and safety.

• Night Shift Charge R.N. for 21 bed unit

• Charts Audited

• Supervised and monitored 3 C.N.A.’s

• Assessed staffing / Acuity levels

NURSING

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION / CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS

Level III Neonatal Intensive Care R.N. - Kaiser Moanalua - June 2005 - April 2014• Assisted in the treatment of acutely ill neonates with life-threatening conditions in a

setting requiring continuous vigilance, complex assessment, and high-intensity therapies and interventions (i.e.. inotropic management)

• Charts Audited for quality improvement• PICC Team Member• Trained new staff to unit• Floated to PICU / Pediatric floor• Relief Charge R.N. for 21 Bed NICU

• Stewardship of the unit’s budget in accordance to staffing utilization• Acuity assessment and adjustment of staff as needed• Delegation of tasks in crisis, and maintenance of a calm environment

Pediatric Home Care R.N. - Castle Community Care - May 2004 - December 2005• Quality respite care provided for families in the community with children requir-

ing airway / ventilator management at home

Level II Staff RN NICU, KMCWC - April 2003 - April 2005• Selected and trained for the new graduate program in the newborn intensive care unit• Floated to PICU

* Assessments *Time Management *Patient Support *Admission/Discharge

* Medication Management/Administration *Data Analysis *Clinical Triage

* Central line inserter / Central line management

* Psychosocial Assessment/Support *Critical Thinking/Response

* Independent Crisis Management *Airway / Ventilator Management

* Recognition of changes in patient’s condition / Consultation with MD as needed

* Provision of timely and efficient treatments and follow-ups for patients

* Advanced Computer skills: proficiency in multiple electronic health recording sys-tems, MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, and use of the internet

* Ability to type 50 words per minute

* Ability to speak and understand basic Spanish

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