Andrea Ellis
Paragould,AR
Summary
Caring Registered Nurse with dedicated service in various types of long-term and home health care settings. I'm enthusiastic, available, approachable, respectful, flexible, and have a sense of humor, all of which has been a benefit in my nursing career when educating and/or instructing patients. Family members and nursing staff. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Professional Career Development, Career Break
Paragould, AR
01.2022 - Current
- Took time away from professional career to act as a full-time caregiver to a relative.
Registered Nurse Consultant
Bear Creek Healthcare, LLC
DeQueen, Arkansas
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Evaluated and monitored care and services at 131- bed facility to improve quality care levels while maintaining regulatory compliance.
- Strengthened facility nursing department by training and increasing nursing knowledge by instructing and educating staff on regulatory changes, requirements and standards of nursing care.
- Assisted facility Administrator and Director of Nursing in achieving completion of objectives. Provided regular, accurate and timely feedback relative to nursing department performance.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of nursing staff and conditions, and updated Administrator and Director of Nursing with current information.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting facility operations and resident care.
Registered Nurse Weekend Supervisor
The Springs Of Jonesboro
Jonesboro, Arkansas
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Assisted Director of Nursing by organizing and managing care in 136-bed facility from admission to discharge by completing staffing assignments, scheduling and supervising day-to-day operational functions while ensuring staff follow regulatory requirements.
- Instructed and educated all nursing staff in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols through on-going in-services.
- Provided direct resident care, stabilized residents and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated residents, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated resident charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Assistant Director of Nursing Services
Craighead Nursing Center
Jonesboro, Arkansas
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Assisted Director of Nursing by organizing and managing care of residents in 121- bed facility by completing staffing assignments, scheduling and supervising day-to-day operations while ensuring staff follow regulatory requirements.
- Planned and assigned workload to nursing staff to direct resident care.
- Hired and trained nursing staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Evaluated work performance of nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Used Point Click Care to maintain resident electronic health record.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate resident care.
Assistant Director of Nursing Services
The Village At Valley Ranch
Little Rock, AR
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Assisted Director of Nursing by organizing and managing care of residents in 110-bed facility by completing staffing assignments, scheduling and supervising day-to-day operations while ensuring staff follow regulatory requirements.
- Planned and assigned workload to nursing staff to direct resident care.
- Hired and trained nursing staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Evaluated work performance of nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Used Point Click Care to maintain resident electronic health record.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate resident care.
Director of Nursing Services
Corning Therapy And Living
Corning, Arkansas
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Organized and managed care of residents of 84-bed facility by completing staffing assignments, scheduling and supervising day-to-day operations while ensuring staff follow regulatory requirements.
- Hired and trained nursing staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Planned and assigned workload to nursing staff to direct resident care.
- Evaluated work performance of nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Used Point Click Care to maintain resident electronic health record.
- Monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate resident care.
Registered Nurse Surveyor
AR DHS-DMS/OLTC
Little Rock, Arkansas
10.2014 - 08.2019
- Surveyed nursing homes statewide for compliance of federal and state regulations.
- Circulated assigned floor to observe resident care, interview staff and document findings using Long Term Care Survey Process (LTCSP) and Automated Survey Process Environment (ASPEN).
- Protected residents that live in Long-Term Care facility by record review, interview and observation while following state and federal regulations.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained survey findings regarding state and federal regulations. Instructed and educated administrative staff on ways to correct deficiencies in areas such as ADL care, infection control and resident rights to name few. Allowed them to ask questions and verify their understanding of findings.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team members to complete LTCSP.
In-Home Services RN Case Manager
AR Department Of Human Services
Walnut Ridge, Arkansas
10.2009 - 10.2014
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising physician.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing - Nursing
Arkansas State University Mountain Home
Mountain Home, AR12.2004
Certificate of Completion - Practical Nursing
Black River Technical College
Pocahontas, AR05.2003
High School Diploma -
Hemet High School
Hemet, CA05.1986
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Student Precepting
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Patient Care Oversight
- Nursing Consultation
- Clear Communication
- Delegation and Motivation
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Decision Making
- Creative Problem Solving
- Compassionate and Caring
- Infection Control Program Advisory
- Infection Control Process Coordination
- Infection Control Procedures
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Care Coordination
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Direct Patient Care
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Accurate Documentation
- Medication Administration
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Test Interpretations
- Procedure Assistance
- Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, etc
Certification
- Certified Surveyor Minimum Quality Training (SMQT) , AR DHS-DMS-OLTC - July 2015
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson after.
Vernon Law
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Professional Career Development, Career Break
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse Consultant
Bear Creek Healthcare, LLC
10.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse Weekend Supervisor
The Springs Of Jonesboro
07.2021 - 11.2021
Assistant Director of Nursing Services
The Village At Valley Ranch
01.2021 - 04.2021
Assistant Director of Nursing Services
Craighead Nursing Center
04.2020 - 07.2021
Director of Nursing Services
Corning Therapy And Living
08.2019 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse Surveyor
AR DHS-DMS/OLTC
10.2014 - 08.2019
In-Home Services RN Case Manager
AR Department Of Human Services
10.2009 - 10.2014
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing - Nursing
Arkansas State University Mountain Home
Certificate of Completion - Practical Nursing
Black River Technical College
High School Diploma -
Hemet High School
- Certified Surveyor Minimum Quality Training (SMQT) , AR DHS-DMS-OLTC - July 2015
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