Elyssa Champion Email & Phone Number

Knoxville, Tn, Us

Knoxville, Tennessee

Registered Nurse• Manages a variety of patient acuities, including the most critically ill, and modifies treatment plans as indicated by physical assessment, diagnostic testing, and patients’ response to care• Advocates for patients and communicates effectively with multidisciplinary team to execute efficient, life-saving care• Recognized in ED Leaderboard for fast-paced, critical thinking and decision-making for high-risk patient populations

Nashville, Tennessee

Staff Leader• Completed administrative tasks and served as a reference for other members of the nursing staff on a fast-paced, high-acuity 43 bed unit• Facilitated patient flow throughout the unit and managed staffing resources accordinglyRegistered Nurse 4 – Expert Level of Nursing Practice• Provided evidence-based care to surgical, trauma, and transplant patients including injuries caused by ATV accidents, motor vehicle crashes, gunshot wounds, and high-level falls• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to ensure patient needs were addressed efficiently and effectively• Unit champion for post-operative liver and kidney transplant patients• Selected as unit representative for the annual Nursing Recruitment event

Quality Improvement Analyst• Performed live-observation and chart audits to ensure compliance with JACHO and Solutions for Patient Safety Network Standards• Led quality and patient safety initiatives using data to drive performance improvement – two of which were adopted hospital-wide• Educated staff and disseminated data for quality improvement at the frontline• Identified performance gaps and restructured unit’s new hire orientation to increase staff retention and new-hire satisfaction

Registered Nurse• Provided high quality care for pediatric medical, surgical, and oncology patients each shift• Performed assessments, medication administration, discharge planning, and family education for infants, children, and young adults on a 24 bed unit• Nominated for the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses

Johnson City, Tennessee

Master'S Of Science In Nursing (Msn), Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

Activities and Societies: Sigma Theta Tau International Honor SocietyGPA: 3.93/4.0

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing (Bsn), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Activities and Societies: Kappa Delta Sorority, Gamma Sigma Alpha National Greek Academic Honor Society, Sigma Alpha Lambda National.