Celina Ettinger
Port Orange,FL
Summary
Registered Nurse for over 20 years with experience in medical-surgical, kidney dialysis, mental health, telehealth, and home health nursing. Proficient in conducting comprehensive patient assessments and utilizing telecommunication tools to deliver patient care effectively.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Long-Term Care Insurance Assessment Nurse (PRN)
Illumifin
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Completed face-to-face assessments in patient's home environment to determine eligibility for benefits
- Administered physical and cognitive testing.
Mental Health Nurse/Telehealth/Remote
VA Outpatient Mental Health
06.2019 - 05.2023
- Performed intake screening, evaluation and triage
- Connected with patients via video connect for virtual appointments
- Worked remotely during the Covid pandemic
- Completed suicide assessment and safety planning
- Administered mental health medications via injections
- Monitored response to effects of medication and therapy.
Home Health Nurse
Interim Home Health-Daytona Beach, Fl
12.2018 - 05.2019
- Conducted assessments evaluating physical, mental, and environmental health status
- Case managed a group of patients' health care needs with ancillary staff such as home health aides, social workers, and indicated therapies
- Obtained labs, performed wound care and treatments as ordered
- Educated patient and family on medications and treatment.
Correctional Travel Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
07.2018 - 10.2018
- Psych RN at a hospital located within a maximum security correctional facility with 1100 inmates
- Assessed inmates for suicidal/homicidal risk
- Participated in treatment care planning.
Medical -Surgical/Psychiatric Staff Nurse
Halifax Medical Center -Daytona Beach, Fl
03.2017 - 06.2018
- Administered emergency psychiatric drugs during acute phase of patient psychosis
- Involved in emergency restraints/take down process to prevent self-harm and harm to others
- Communicated with family members to discuss progress and discharge needs
- Documented all care/communication via computer
- Performed phlebotomy and started IVs
- Performed duties such as dressing changes, catheter care, administering IV fluids and IV antibiotics.
Geriatric-Psychiatric Staff Nurse
Sheppard Pratt Hospital- Baltimore, MD
11.2015 - 02.2017
- Evaluated needs of patients, administered treatments and therapies
- Implemented nursing plan of care for assigned patients and conducted nurse group therapy
- Coordinated patient's discharge planning needs with social work, physicians and patient's families
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary treatment team to revise goals, objectives and interventions.
Dialysis Nurse
Davita- Baltimore, MD
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Monitored a group of patients while on a dialysis machine
- Recorded observations such as vital signs and response to treatment
- Administer IV medications as ordered
- Educated about kidney disease and options for treatment.
Home Health Nurse
MedStar Health Home Care
03.2014 - 06.2014
- Analyzed and documented patient/family response to interventions
- Collaborated with physicians and staff in planning and evaluation of care
- Implementation care plan for patients with routine to complex care
- Educated patient and family about medications.
Orthopedic/Medical-Surgical Nurse
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, MD
03.2004 - 03.2014
- Delivered specialized care for post-operative hip and knee patients, promoting fast recovery
- Served as Charge Nurse in a high-volume 32-bed unit, maintaining seamless operations
- Skilled in phlebotomy and IV start, enhancing patient care procedures
- Handled PICC line, porta cath., and central lines, ensuring patient well-being.
Medical/Surgical Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital- Baltimore, MD
03.2000 - 02.2004
- Educated patients and their families on disease processes, medical-surgical procedures, medication and pain management
- Cared for patients on telemetry monitors and mechanically ventilated patients
- Recommended and implemented changes to the medical unit regarding assignment delegation prioritization resulting in a higher standard of patient care
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures such as thoracentesis, paracentesis and central line placement.
Education
Nursing-Bachelors Degree -
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KSNursing-Associates Degree -
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MDSkills
- Nursing Documentation
- Physical Assessment
- Clinical assessment
- Health Promotion
- Care Planning
- Quality Improvement
- Triage
- Appointment Scheduling
- Discharge Planning
- Prescription Refills
- Medication and IV administration
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Long-Term Care Insurance Assessment Nurse (PRN)
Illumifin
05.2023 - 02.2024
Mental Health Nurse/Telehealth/Remote
VA Outpatient Mental Health
06.2019 - 05.2023
Home Health Nurse
Interim Home Health-Daytona Beach, Fl
12.2018 - 05.2019
Correctional Travel Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
07.2018 - 10.2018
Medical -Surgical/Psychiatric Staff Nurse
Halifax Medical Center -Daytona Beach, Fl
03.2017 - 06.2018
Geriatric-Psychiatric Staff Nurse
Sheppard Pratt Hospital- Baltimore, MD
11.2015 - 02.2017
Dialysis Nurse
Davita- Baltimore, MD
06.2015 - 06.2016
Home Health Nurse
MedStar Health Home Care
03.2014 - 06.2014
Orthopedic/Medical-Surgical Nurse
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, MD
03.2004 - 03.2014
Medical/Surgical Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital- Baltimore, MD
03.2000 - 02.2004
Nursing-Bachelors Degree -
Fort Hays State University
Nursing-Associates Degree -
Harford Community College