Matt Elliott
@mattelliott
Experienced emergency department nurse leader specializing in patient flow, operations, and critical care.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced emergency department nurse leader with an MSN in Executive Leadership and ongoing PMHNP postgraduate training. I have provided direct critical care, triage, and resuscitation nursing at a major academic medical center since 2012.
As Charge Nurse and Patient Flow Coordinator, I lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee staffing for roughly 27 nurses and multiple support staff, and optimize patient throughput to maintain safe staffing levels and timely placements.
I have driven operational improvements by assisting the Operations Director and Supply Manager on initiatives to increase efficiency, and I have been recognized with department awards including Patient Safety Award (2024) and ED Nurse of the Year (2022).
I hold RN licensure in Pennsylvania, Certified Emergency Nurse (2024–2028), and AHA BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications; I bring military medical experience and a commitment to patient safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Resuscitation Bay Nurse
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Oct 2021 - Present (4 years)
Provide critical care to unstable patients in the resuscitation bay, triage rapid responses and coordinate immediate interventions and placements in the ED.
Patient Flow Coordinator
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Jul 2018 - Present (7 years 3 months)
Triage ED arrivals and coordinate room assignment and reassessment with providers to reduce wait times and improve throughput across units.
Charge Nurse
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Jul 2015 - Present (10 years 3 months)
Supervise ~27 nurses and support staff in a high-volume ED, optimizing staffing and patient flow to ensure safe, timely care and resolving patient service issues; led initiatives improving departmental efficiency.
Clinical Nurse II
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Jan 2016 - Mar 2017 (1 year 2 months)
Delivered therapeutic communication, medication management, and placement coordination in the Psychiatric Emergency Evaluation Center to improve patient outcomes.
Emergency Department Technician
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Apr 2010 - Mar 2012 (1 year 11 months)
Supported ED team by performing ECGs, phlebotomy, patient transport and one-to-one observation to ensure timely and safe patient care.
Office Manager
Charles P. Elliott, PC
Oct 2007 - Mar 2012 (4 years 5 months)
Managed daily operations, communications, and facility readiness while improving throughput processes and supporting investigative activities.
Multi-skilled Technician
Virtua Hospital
Oct 2007 - Jun 2008 (8 months)
Performed technical patient-care duties in a float pool, supported activities of daily living, and participated in patient satisfaction initiatives.
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy
Aug 2005 - Aug 2007 (2 years)
Served as a Hospital Corpsman (FMF) providing medical support and patient care during active-duty service; honorably discharged.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Wilmington University
Post M.S.N., Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Post M.S.N. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program expected completion in August 2027.
Wilmington University
Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing in Executive Leadership conferred in August 2023.
La Salle University
Master of Business Administration, Management
Master of Business Administration in Management conferred in June 2020.
La Salle University
Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing conferred in January 2012.
La Salle University
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration (Finance)
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Finance and a minor in International Studies conferred in January 2004.
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