Angi Ellis
Washington,IA
Summary
In my time at Iowa Health Care, I have excelled in delivering compassionate, evidence-based nursing care, enhancing patient satisfaction and recovery outcomes. My strong clinical judgment and leadership skills ensure high-quality care and efficient team management. Striving to improve patient satisfaction scores through empathetic patient advocacy and skilled communication.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Iowa Health Care
09.2019 - Current
- Charge Nurse (delegated staff assignments, managed flow of unit throughout the day, guided staff through difficult situations, communicated with OR Charge Nurse, communicated with Doctors and Anesthesia providers, communicated with Charge Nurses throughout the Hospital, managed unexpected occurrences)
- Kept patients and families informed of timelines and what to expect during their stay in the Ambulatory Surgery Center
- Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care, reducing recovery times and complications for surgical patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented oral medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on postoperative care after discharge
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their stay in the Ambulatory Surgery Center
- Epic Computer System
Per Diem Staff Nurse
Washington County Hospital and Clinics
11.2017 - 09.2019
- Administered blood products safely following established transfusion protocols while closely monitoring patients for any adverse reactions or complications.
- Recognized and reported changes in patients'' conditions promptly, initiating appropriate interventions or escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Provided wound care management for a diverse range of surgical incisions, pressure ulcers, burns, or other wounds requiring skilled interventions.
- Promoted patient safety through adherence to infection control protocols and implementation of fall prevention strategies.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills in assessing patients'' conditions quickly and accurately, initiating appropriate interventions when needed.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, empathetic, and professional nursing care tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Reduced risk of complications by closely monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatments as necessary.
- Managed complex pain issues effectively using a combination of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed caseload of 1-8 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- CPSI Computer System
Staff Nurse
Iowa Health Care
07.2015 - 09.2019
- Charge Nurse (delegated staff assignments, checked the legal status of new admissions, communicated with Nursing Supervisor, managed unexpected occurrences)
- Cared for mentally ill patients (Schizophrenia, Alcohol/Polysubstance dependent, Bipolar, Suicide/Selfharm Risk, Borderline, Dementia)
- Experience with Restraints (medical vs. behavioral, applying them and ordering them)
- Experience with a multitude of medical problems such as Seizures, Tracheostomies, NG/PEG tubes, Ostomies, Frostbite, Burns, Cuts and Gunshot wounds
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Epic Computer System
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mount Pleasant, IA05-2015
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
- Compassionate and caring
- Strong clinical judgment
- Delegation and motivation
- Clear Communication
- Cultural Sensitive
- Team leadership
- Personal integrity
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Patient management
- Issue resolution
Certification
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
Languages
German
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Iowa Health Care
09.2019 - Current
Per Diem Staff Nurse
Washington County Hospital and Clinics
11.2017 - 09.2019
Staff Nurse
Iowa Health Care
07.2015 - 09.2019
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Iowa Wesleyan College
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