ELLEN GARNER MSN APRN FNP BC
Southwest Ranches,FL
Summary
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with clinical expertise in acute and chronic care, ensuring highest standards of culturally competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Energetic leader and team player dedicated to driving top quality patient care. Dedicated nursing leader with excellent unit management skills. Proficient in quality, cost and care standards focused on maximizing resources and patient satisfaction.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager, Intensive Care Unit
Holtz Childrens Hospital At Jackson Memorial
Miami, FL
07.2020 - Current
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Managed 100 nurses and nursing activities in 24 bed Pediatric and Cardiac Intensive Care Unit by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Lead presenter and organizer in monthly Performance Improvement for PICU/CIU which included Nursing-sensitive indicators.
- Successfully Completed Joint Commission evaluation with no findings.
- Participated in AHCA life safety rounds with no findings.
Assistant Nurse Manager Pediatric ICU
Pediatrics, Bethesda Hospital | Baptist Health South Florida
Boynton Beach, Florida
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Created work schedules for multiple shifts to confirm complete floor coverage.
- Developed departmental goals and objectives to improve satisfactory rating with patients.
- Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Pediatric Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital of Miami | Baptist Health South Florida
Miami, FL
12.1996 - 09.2019
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for pediatric ICU patients.
Nurse Practitioner
Sunlife Pediatrics
Plantation, Florida
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
Education
Master of Science: Family Nurse Practitioner -
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida International University
Miami, FL05.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL12.1996
Certification
- Licensed Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- Certified Basic Life Support
- Certified Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Nurse Manager, Intensive Care Unit
Holtz Childrens Hospital At Jackson Memorial
07.2020 - Current
Assistant Nurse Manager Pediatric ICU
Pediatrics, Bethesda Hospital | Baptist Health South Florida
09.2019 - 07.2020
Nurse Practitioner
Sunlife Pediatrics
05.2019 - 07.2019
Pediatric Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital of Miami | Baptist Health South Florida
12.1996 - 09.2019
Master of Science: Family Nurse Practitioner -
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida International University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College
- Licensed Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- Certified Basic Life Support
- Certified Pediatric Advanced Life Support
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