Elaina Cain
Philadelphia
Summary
Driven, hardworking, and compassionate Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring, and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with 2.5 years of experience in a fast-paced high acuity level of care with adults and 1 year of experience in general pediatrics. Consistently prioritizing positive relationships with patients, families, and coworkers through strong communication skills and respectful attitude.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, General Pediatrics Unit
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CHOP
01.2024 - Current
- Care for a 3-4 pediatric patient assignment, which may include post-op, asthma, bronchiolitis, neuro, behavior health, etc. diagnoses.
- Manage medical care for a wide variety of pediatric age ranges daily, from days old newborns to adolescents.
- Provide skilled and level-headed response to patient decompensation.
- Educate parents and caregivers on the patient's discharge instructions, follow-up appointments, and new needs for leaving the hospital.
- Perform experienced professional and leadership skills as a charge nurse on the unit.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies and nursing best practices.
- Collaborate with treatment team (PT/OT, Primary medical team, Case Management, Social Work, Respiratory therapy, Nutrition, Behavior Health, etc.).
- Developed strong relationships with parents and patients through consistent communication and attentive patient care, resulting in trust
Staff Nurse, Medical Stepdown Unit
Mainline Health- Lankenau Medical Center
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Manage 3-4 patient assignments, which include full patient assessments, ongoing reassessment, and fulfilling physician orders.
- Provide skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Administer medications and managing continuous IV infusions/titrations while monitoring responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions closely and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Manage patient respiratory statuses via tracheostomy care, continuous bipap, high flow oxygen, and heated high flow oxygen.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires.
- Collaborate with specialized treatment teams (Palliative Care, Diabetic Education, Psychiatry, etc.).
- Educate patients, family members, and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Nurse Extern
Mainline Health- Lankenau Medical Center
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Recorded vital signs, intake and output, and daily care of patients and documented information in Epic.
- Obtained lab draws, specimen collection, and accu checks on patients.
- Assisted in activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce fall risks.
- Shadowed floor nurses in their daily clinical roles and responsibilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Widener University
Chester, PA05.2021
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient and Family Education
- Thorough and complete documentation on Epic
- Strong communication and collaboration with treatment team
- Organization and Time Management
Certification
BLS Certified
Timeline
Staff Nurse, General Pediatrics Unit
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CHOP
01.2024 - Current
Staff Nurse, Medical Stepdown Unit
Mainline Health- Lankenau Medical Center
08.2021 - 12.2023
Nurse Extern
Mainline Health- Lankenau Medical Center
05.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Widener University
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