Ellen Clemons
Noblesville,United States
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Care Manager
U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs
Brownsburg, IN
11.2021 - Current
- Encouraged health-promoting behaviors to improve patient health and reverse disease.
- Called patients to share lab results and discuss physician orders.
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
Registered Nurse
Ascension
Indianapolis, IN
09.2018 - 11.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
- Cultivated warm and compassionate atmosphere for patients receiving chemotherapy, wound care and [Treatment] in infusion treatment facility.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Registered Nurse
Community Health
Indianapolis, IN
05.2015 - 09.2018
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Oversaw work of nursing student technicians and externs to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks.
- Precepted new nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.
- Observed patient condition and notified physician of patient reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents.
- Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of illnesses and injuries.
Patient Care Technician
Ascension
Kokomo, IN
12.2014 - 04.2016
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Kokomo
Kokomo, IN05.2016
Skills
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Utilization Management
- Care Coordination
- Decision Making
- Clear Patient Communication
- Community Healthcare Programming
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Registered Nurse Care Manager
U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs
11.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ascension
09.2018 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse
Community Health
05.2015 - 09.2018
Patient Care Technician
Ascension
12.2014 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Kokomo
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