Elizabeth Chewter
Registered Nurse, BSN, BA
Ypsilanti,MI
Summary
A Bachelor's prepared nurse with a people-oriented career spanning thirty years; from senior residential social worker for clients with multiple disabilities, to compassionate and experienced oncology RN. Able to practice with competence in a wide variety of health care settings. Committed to delivering quality care and support to patients and families. Motivated to add value to healthcare provision through building dynamic interpersonal relationships, improving the environment of care and bringing excellent teamwork and communication skills to the profession.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Oncology Infusion Nurse
St Joseph Mercy Health System
Ann Arbor, MI
08.2014 - Current
- Establish comfortable and caring environment for each patient and caregiver and offer compassionate emotional support.
- Administer IV fluids, medications and blood products in outpatient clinic to patients with cancer and chronic medical conditions.
- Initiate peripheral and chest port IV access; change CVAD dressings; discontinue PICC lines.
- Perform phlebotomies and assist with bone marrow biopsies.
- Assess and monitor patient status throughout visit
- Collaborate within multi-disciplinary team to ensure complete preparation for patient visit and make appropriate referrals.
- Identify and respond to patient, family and caregiver education needs regarding treatment, side effects, and post-discharge care.
- Engage knowledge of medications and emergency procedures to initiate intervention in crises, including hypersensitivity reactions and codes.
- Electronically chart all aspects of patient visits and treatment using EPIC system.
- For six years assumed charge nurse responsibilities during absences, including two-month interim period between nurse coordinators, Fall 2021.
- As Unit Practice Committee member for three years continue to promote good practice, safety and protocols within clinic.
Staff Nurse, PCU
St. Joseph Mercy Health System
Ann Arbor, MI
08.2012 - 08.2014
- Provided nursing care, assessment and monitoring to patients with acute medical conditions including sepsis, electrolyte imbalances, respiratory diseases, DKA, and alcohol addiction.
- Monitored cardiac and other critical vital signs, test results and cognitive status to detect changes and initiate intervention.
- Conferred with physicians and case managers to assist development of coordinated treatment approaches and discharge planning.
- Carried out admission, transfer and discharge procedures.
- Promoted recovery and minimized length of stay by following protocols to prevent Hospital Acquired Infections and sepsis.
- Responded to code blue alerts on unit to initiate protocol and support code blue team.
- Provided end-of-life and comfort care, and compassionate support to families and caregivers.
- Charted all aspects of patient status, care and medication administration using Powerchart system.
Staff Nurse, GI Surgical Unit.
University Of Michigan Medical Center
Ann Arbor, MI
08.2011 - 05.2012
- Provided nursing care during full-time night shifts to patients pre- and post-GI surgery. Procedures included bariatric surgery, whipple procedures, liver and kidney transplants and colorectal surgery.
- Administered parenteral nutrition, and enteral nutrition and medications via G- and J- tubes.
- Applied and changed dressings on tubes and drains, and provided colostomy care.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and evidence-based nursing practices.
- Documented patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charting system.
Student Nurse Extern
University Of Michigan Medical Center
Ann Arbor, MI
04.2010 - 07.2010
- Integrated and expanded clinical skills as full-time student nurse extern during three months on level 1 Trauma-Burn ICU.
- Achieved independence in caring for two ICU patients per shift by end of externship.
- Learned and practiced care of traumatic wounds and burns, including assessment, documentation, debridement, wound dressing, and correct use of topical medications.
- Developed competence in identification of changes in patient status and wounds.
- Gained confidence in conferring and collaborating with physicians in response to patient need.
- Participated in end-of-life care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI04.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Social Administration, Honors.
University College of North Wales, Bangor.
North Wales, UK.06.1986
Skills
- Chemotherapeutic drug administration
- Establishing IV access
- Oral and written communication
- Patient and family advocacy and education
- Providing care coordination
- Identifying gaps in environment of care and finding resources to resolve them
Affiliations
- Oncology Nursing Society
Languages
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Oncology Infusion Nurse
St Joseph Mercy Health System
08.2014 - Current
Staff Nurse, PCU
St. Joseph Mercy Health System
08.2012 - 08.2014
Staff Nurse, GI Surgical Unit.
University Of Michigan Medical Center
08.2011 - 05.2012
Student Nurse Extern
University Of Michigan Medical Center
04.2010 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Social Administration, Honors.
University College of North Wales, Bangor.
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