Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
In conclusion
Timeline
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Ellen Handel

Ellen Handel

Registered Nurse
Medford,OR

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Asante, excelling in patient management and medication administration. Demonstrated critical thinking and emotional intelligence to enhance patient satisfaction and safety. Proven ability to lead nursing staff and implement effective care plans, ensuring optimal health outcomes and adherence to infection control protocols.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Asante
03.1999 - 03.2025
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Education

Associate Of Applied Science - Nursing

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA
06.1976

Skills

Wound care

Patient management

Care planning

Medication and IV administration

Nursing staff leadership

Emergency response

Medical assessment

IV setup

Vaccine administration

Chart updating

Data collection

Medication administration

Health screening

Patient monitoring

Patient care

Patient assessments

Diabetes management

Intake and discharge

Patient education and counseling

Patient assessment

Lab result interpretation

Direct patient care

Compassion and empathy

Proper catheter insertion/removal

ADL assistance

Maintaining privacy

Team coordination

Emergency procedures

Emergency care

Tracheostomy care

Appointment scheduling

Patient and family advocacy

Patient care planning

Patient relations

Documentation and charting

Licensed RN

Patient counseling

Collecting vitals

Intravenous therapy

Mobility assistance

Patient discharge

Medication distribution

Administering immunizations

Removing sutures

Oxygen saturation standards

Supply restocking

Professional bedside manner

Physical assessments

Patient evaluation

Procedure preparations

Precepting

Family education

Personal care needs

Operating room skills

Performing ekgs

Staff supervision

Insulin medication assistance

Call triaging

Diabetes and nutrition education

Telemetry monitoring

Emotional intelligence

Sanitation

Medical laboratory procedures

Coordinating referrals

Emotional awareness

Medical screening

Certification

BLS

Additional Information

I’m a recently retired RN. I would like to supplement my time with my phlebotomy and IV skills.

In conclusion

Thank you for your consideration.

Timeline

BLS

03-2024

Registered Nurse

Asante
03.1999 - 03.2025

Associate Of Applied Science - Nursing

Santa Monica College
Ellen HandelRegistered Nurse