SUMMARY
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline

CARLISSA ELLIS

The University of Chicago Medicine
Chicago,IL
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience

Compassionate and adaptable Registered Nurse with experience caring for patients across detox, telemetry, and neurological settings. Dedicated to promoting patient safety, recovery, and positive outcomes through evidence-based practice. Seeking to bring expertise and leadership to fast-paced Emergency Department.

Work History

Registered Nurse

2 Years 1 Month
Advocate Christ | 09.2024 - Current
  • Managed caseload of 4-5 medical patients per shift, ensuring comprehensive care and timely interventions
  • Administered patient care plans, ensuring adherence to protocols and enhancing patient outcomes.
  • Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, identifying changes that required immediate intervention.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment strategies for diverse patient needs.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Co-led the unit catheter-removal protocol.

Medical Technologist

10 Years 10 Months
The University of Chicago Medicine | 12.2015 - Current
  • Implemented quality control measures to maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Ensured timely reporting of critical results to healthcare providers, allowing for swift interventions in life-threatening situations.
  • Advocated on laboratory engagement committee to enhance employee satisfaction and morale
  • Conducted complex laboratory tests, ensuring accuracy and reliability of results.
  • Operated and maintained advanced laboratory instrumentation and equipment.

Education

Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN)

Chamberlain University | Chicago, IL | 05-2024

Skills

Patient care
Vital signs monitoring
Medication administration & reconciliation
Specimen collection
Patient and family education
Wound care & dressing changes
Team leadership
Shift coordination
Charge nurse support
Quality improvement
Precepting

Accomplishments

Unit CAUTI Champion

Charge Nurse

Nominated for Rising Star Nurse Award 2025

Affiliations

  • CAUTI Champion
  • Member of the Illinois ANA
  • Member of 5 South unit council

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN) | Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation | May 2024
  • Basic Life Support | American Heart Association | July 2025

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Advocate Christ
09.2024 - CurrentRead More

Medical Technologist

The University of Chicago Medicine
12.2015 - CurrentRead More

Chamberlain University

Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN)
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CARLISSA ELLIS