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Ellen Dowdell

Cincinnati

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at UC Health, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and effective communication, enhancing patient satisfaction and reducing falls through evidence-based strategies. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex patients.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

UC Health
12.2024 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Presented clinical data in team meetings to highlight patient progress toward care goals.
  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.

Phlebotomist

UC Health
09.2020 - 12.2024
  • Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
  • Contributed to the development of phlebotomy training materials, enhancing the skillset of new employees and improving overall team performance.
  • Trained new phlebotomists in proper blood collection techniques and safety protocols, elevating overall quality of care.
  • Collected, labeled, and processed blood samples for variety of tests, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to laboratory.

Phlebotomist

The Christ Hospital Health Network
06.2019 - 11.2020

Education

Associates Of Nursing - Nursing

Fortis College
Cincinnati, OH
09.2024

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient assessment
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Patient care
  • Wound care
  • Patient monitoring
  • IV setup
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Licensed RN
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • Chest pain management
  • Cardiac care

Timeline

Registered Nurse

UC Health
12.2024 - Current

Phlebotomist

UC Health
09.2020 - 12.2024

Phlebotomist

The Christ Hospital Health Network
06.2019 - 11.2020

Associates Of Nursing - Nursing

Fortis College

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