Ellen Chapman
Charleston
Summary
Knowledgeable and proactive ICU Registered Nurse with proven skills in coordinating and implementing treatment plans. Handles needs of patients with common presentations and complex cases, including responding expertly to diverse emergencies. Calm and insightful during stressful situations. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals
2023.06 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Supported needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations while fostering trust between medical staff and patients'' families.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
Traveling Critical Care Registered Nurse
Pleasant Valley Hospital
2023.02 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families by providing compassionate, patient-centered care in high-stress situations.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate communication and ensure continuity of care during travel assignments.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Coordinated timely patient transfers between units or facilities, ensuring seamless continuity of care during transitions.
Registered Nurse Cardiopulmonary Intensive Care
Charleston Area Medical Center
2020.01 - 2023.02
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
BridgeValley Community And Technical College
Charleston, WV11.2020
Skills
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- Patient Monitoring
- Specimen Collection
- HIPAA Education
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Clinical judgment
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- ECG
- Adaptable and Flexible
- End of life care
Certification
ACLS
BLS
NIH Stroke Scale
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals
2023.06 - Current
Traveling Critical Care Registered Nurse
Pleasant Valley Hospital
2023.02 - Current
Registered Nurse Cardiopulmonary Intensive Care
Charleston Area Medical Center
2020.01 - 2023.02
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
BridgeValley Community And Technical College
ACLS
BLS
NIH Stroke Scale
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