ELAINE WOOD
Manassas
Summary
ICU Registered Nurse with specialized skills in CRRT and ventilator management at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital. Demonstrated success in improving patient outcomes through precise medication titration and teamwork with inter-professional teams. Committed to mentoring and communication, promoting professional growth and safety in high-acuity settings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Registered Nurse
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Fairfax
03.2022 - Current
- Provided high-acuity care for mechanically ventilated and hemodynamically unstable patients.
- Titrated high-risk drips and responded rapidly to patient deterioration per evidence-based protocols.
- Collaborated with intensivists, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and inter-professional teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Interpreted ECGs, troubleshot ventilators, assessed gas exchange, and intervened as necessary.
- Mentored newer ICU nurses, fostering safe practices and professional development.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to ensure seamless transitions.
- Maintained strict safety measures, including verifying medication dosages prior to administration.
Medical Scribe
Central Virginia Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
09.2019 - 03.2022
- Documented encounters, assisted with procedures, and supported care coordination.
- Observed and recorded clinical findings during examinations, contributing to improved patient outcomes.
Assistant Store Manager
Hollister Co.
08.2016 - 09.2019
- Oversaw staff performance, scheduling, and operations to enhance efficiency.
- Trained new hires on store policies and customer service standards to build a cohesive team.
- Analyzed weekly sales data to identify trends and refine merchandising strategies.
Senior Resident Advisor
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg
01.2014 - 06.2016
- Mentored residents and supervised RA team to enhance community support.
- Coordinated emergency response drills to ensure residence hall safety preparedness.
- Developed and maintained resource guide detailing campus services for resident access.
- Conducted regular floor meetings to address concerns and promote open communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Radford University
Radford, VA12-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Germanna Community College
Locust Grove, VA12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg06-2016
Skills
- CRRT and ventilator management
- Target temperature management
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Medication titration
- ECG interpretation
- NIHSS assessment
- Epic and AllScripts EHR
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIH Stroke Scale
- CCRN Eligible
Timeline
ICU Registered Nurse
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Medical Scribe
Central Virginia Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
09.2019 - 03.2022
Assistant Store Manager
Hollister Co.
08.2016 - 09.2019
Senior Resident Advisor
Virginia Tech
01.2014 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Radford University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Germanna Community College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia Tech