Elissa Ferrer
Burnet,TX
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment with goal of obtaining nurse practitioner certification within three years.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cedar Park Regional Medical Center-Emergency Department
05.2021 - Current
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during high-stress situations.
- Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
- Updated personal nursing knowledge through continuing education courses, staying current on best practices in emergency medicine.
- Delivered culturally competent care to diverse populations, adapting communication styles as needed for optimal understanding between parties involved.
Paramedic
Highlands Volunteer Fire Department
01.2018 - 05.2021
- Part time employment with experience in working as a team with different partners each scheduled shift
- Assess situation severity of emergent medical incidents and provide care accordingly per department protocols
- Operate emergency vehicles safely to efficiently transport emergent patients.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
EMS Lieutenant
Atascocita Fire Department
01.2017 - 05.2021
- Instruct and guide new employees in addition to developing current employees
- Execute well-informed critical decisions regarding patient care and treatment in high-pressure situations
- Instruct and guide new employees in addition to developing current employees
- Demonstrate strong commitment to quality care through continuous training and development
- Developed and maintain rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care
- Ability to deviate from medical director implemented protocols regarding patient treatment and interventions.
Paramedic
City of Alvin EMS
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Responsible for BLS partner in addition to providing accurate patient care
- Provided emergency medical treatment in a rural setting with an extended transport distance from local hospitals
- Developed rapport with co-workers and city employees in other departments.
EMT Basic & Paramedic
Bay Star
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Provided interfacility critical patient care and monitoring throughout the surrounding residential areas of Houston
- Communicate with receiving facility to receive medical direction and to provide critical information
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2024
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing -
Lone Star College
Kingwood, TX12.2020
Paramedic Certificate -
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX08.2014
Skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Ability to register medical records
- Patient Assessments
- IV Insertion
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Ethics and confidentiality
- Patient and family education
- Emergency Care
Certification
- RN, 10/2024
- ACLS, 02/2026
- BLS-CPR, 02/2025
- PALS, 02/2026
- TNCC, 10/2026
Awards
- Lifesaver Award - Atascocita Fire Department, 2019
- President's List - Lone Star College, 2019-2020
Hobbies and Interests
- Travel
- Fitness
- Music
- Dogs
- Personal Growth
- Learning
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cedar Park Regional Medical Center-Emergency Department
05.2021 - Current
Paramedic
Highlands Volunteer Fire Department
01.2018 - 05.2021
EMS Lieutenant
Atascocita Fire Department
01.2017 - 05.2021
Paramedic
City of Alvin EMS
01.2016 - 01.2018
EMT Basic & Paramedic
Bay Star
01.2013 - 01.2016
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing -
Lone Star College
Paramedic Certificate -
San Jacinto College
- RN, 10/2024
- ACLS, 02/2026
- BLS-CPR, 02/2025
- PALS, 02/2026
- TNCC, 10/2026
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