Elizabeth Bloom

OBJECTIVE 

I am a registered nurse offering 15 years of experience that has been utilized in a fast paced, high demanding field. I have had the opportunity to learn and grow from diverse providers. This has fostered my passion for education, helped me develop personal skills, and the ability to think and react quickly in high stress situations. In an industry where self-motivation, dedication and knowledge are well respected, I hope to gear my enthusiasm towards the support of well trusted, cutting-edge products.

Bachelor of Science: Nursing 

Grandview University, Des Moines, IA [Aug 2005 —Dec 2007] 

Bachelor of Science: Worksite Health Promotion 

Winona State University, Winona, MN [Aug 1998- May 2003] 

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 

Clinical Nurse Manager [June 2018-Present]

Bergman Plastic Surgery, Des Moines, IA

 Oversee patient care, make management and budgetary decisions, set work schedules, coordinate meetings, and make personnel decisions. I also recruit and train nurses and other health care professionals and maintain facility’s records.

 Assisting the physician with treatment, minor surgical procedures, and scheduling outpatient surgeries., as well as perform Non-Surgical Aesthetic Procedures on patients.

Registered Nurse [Dec 2017 -June 2018] 

Mercy Neurosurgery, Des Moines, IA 

 Delivering the highest quality patient care according to the specific orders of my physician. 

 Utilizing my knowledge and skills to educate brain and spine patients and their families on prevention 

and healthy habits. 

Registered Nurse [July 2014-Dec 2017] 

Mercy Transplant: General Vascular Center, Des Moines, IA 

 Responsible for nursing care of patients who have chronic vascular disease mostly seen in an outpatient setting. 

 Assisting the physician with treatment, minor surgical procedures, and scheduling outpatient surgeries. 

Registered Nurse [July 2012 –July 2014] 

Iowa Heart Center Research Department, Des Moines, IA 

 Organizes research protocol to include, but not limited to, obtaining consents. 

 Assists in preparation of information for submission to International Review Board for Approval. 

 Serves as Iowa Heart Center’s resource and liaison in all aspects of each protocol to study with patients, families, hospitals, office staff, 

Physicians, pharmaceutical companies and coworkers. 

Registered Nurse [July 2011 –July 2012] 

Mercy Medical Center Open Heart Surgical Team, Des Moines, IA 

 Responsible for the comprehensive care of the surgical patient during the preoperative, intra-operative and immediate postoperative phases. 

 Directs and coordinates the activities of other health care members in order to achieve the safest perioperative course for the patient, as well as the most positive outcome possible. 

 Creates and maintains sterile field. 

Registered Nurse [March 2008 –May 2011] 

Mercy Medical Center 7 South: Cardiovascular Floor, Des Moines, IA 

 Develops the patient plan of care in partnership with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and patient/family. 

 Supervises and/or provides all nursing care provided to an assigned patient population. 

 Accountable for patient/family education in collaboration with interdisciplinary team. 

 Documents nursing care and patient status in accordance with the nursing process and standards of care. 

 Demonstrates competent professional practice and engages in opportunities for professional growth. 

 Charge Nurse. 

CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed Registered Nurse; Mandatory Reporter; BLS