Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Community Service
Awards
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Ellia McFarland

Petaluma,CA

Summary

Graduating nursing student with hands on clinical experience in various specialties. Passionate about high quality patient focused care with the goal of applying evidenced based practice and critical thinking to improve patient outcomes.

Work History

Barista and Cashier

Peet's Coffee
Petaluma
  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure.
  • Prepared high quality espresso drinks and specialty beverages for customers.
  • Used clear closed loop communication, collaboration, and time management to ensure effective teamwork and quality service
  • Added sale pitches for merchandise and other food items within the regular conversation in a way that felt natural.
  • Followed health and safety guidelines in food preparation and handling practices.

Barista and Cashier

P- Town Pastries
Petaluma
  • Prepared high quality espresso drinks and specialty beverages for customers.
  • Followed health and safety guidelines in food preparation and handling practices.
  • Maintained cleanliness of the coffee shop and workstations.
  • Maintained calm demeanor during high volume periods and special events.

Clinical Experience - Med surg 1 (90 hours)

St. Mary's Hospital
  • Observed and recorded vital signs under supervision of registered nurses.
  • Participated in patient assessments and documentation of care plans.
  • Communicated effectively with patients to provide emotional support.
  • Supported the administration of medications as directed by nursing staff.

Clinical Experience - Geriatrics (90 hours)

Aldersly
  • Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks and daily activities.
  • Communicated effectively with patients to provide emotional support.
  • Observed and recorded vital signs under supervision of registered nurses.

Clinical Experience - Med surge 2 (90 hours)

Santa Rosa Kaiser
  • Provided direct nursing care to patients, including starting IVs, medication administration, Foley catheter, and more.
  • Assisted in patient assessments and documentation under supervision.
  • infection control protocols to ensure patient safety and health.
  • Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and respiration rate according to established protocols.

Clinical Experience - Psychology (90 hours)

Marin General
  • Supported the administration of medications as directed by nurse
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Communicated effectively with patients to provide emotional support.

Clinical Experience - Maternity (90 hours)

NorthBay Health Medical Center
  • Administered medication under supervision by the nurse.
  • Used therapeutic communication with patients and families to increase feelings of comfort during challenging and stressful situations.
  • Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and respiration rate according to established protocols.
  • Fundal Checks
  • Started IVs

Clinical Experience - Pediatric (90 hours)

Santa Rosa Kaiser
  • Observed and documented vital signs and conducted assessments for neonatal and pediatric patients under nurse supervision.
  • Provided direct nursing care to patients such as education, medication administration, and setting up IV pump machine.
  • Engaged in hands on training for medical equipment usage and safety protocols.

Clinical Experience - Med surg 3 (90 hours)

Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
  • Provided direct nursing care to patients, including starting IVs, medication administration, Foley catheter, and more.
  • Observed and recorded vital signs under supervision of registered nurses.
  • Provided emotional support and therapeutic communication for patients undergoing stressful situations or treatments.

Preceptorship - Home Care

Sutter Health
  • currently completing 135 hours focused on IV infusion patients and wound care.
  • Started IVs
  • Performing wound care management including dressing changes, wound measurement, wound photos, and proper wound cleaning and infection control measures.
  • Manual blood pressure taken on each patient
  • Educated patients, caregivers, and family members on proper wound care techniques.

Education

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

Dominican University of California
05-2026

EKG Interpretation Course -

California Medical Training Center
03-2026

ACLS -

03-2026

BLS -

11-2025

Skills

  • Clear and closed loop communication
  • Ability to think critically under pressure
  • Flexibility
  • Time management
  • Excellent customer service
  • Problem solving

References

  • Rachel, Clinical instructor Kaiser Permanente Pediatric Rotation, (806)-705-2200
  • Katelyn, Clinical instructor at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital Med Surg 3, +1(562)-650-3322
  • Todd, Former boss at P-Town Pastries, +1(415)-892-7941
  • Meaghan, Former manager at Peet's Coffee, (707)-548-0181

Community Service

AVID - This program brings college students into high schools as mentors to help support students on their path to higher education. As a college student participating in AVID, I helped tutor students from San Rafael High School on math and science homework. I also answered questions they had about college and the application process.

Awards

Dominican University of California Deans list, 2022 - 2026

Timeline

Barista and Cashier

Peet's Coffee

Barista and Cashier

P- Town Pastries

Clinical Experience - Med surg 1 (90 hours)

St. Mary's Hospital

Clinical Experience - Geriatrics (90 hours)

Aldersly

Clinical Experience - Med surge 2 (90 hours)

Santa Rosa Kaiser

Clinical Experience - Psychology (90 hours)

Marin General

Clinical Experience - Maternity (90 hours)

NorthBay Health Medical Center

Clinical Experience - Pediatric (90 hours)

Santa Rosa Kaiser

Clinical Experience - Med surg 3 (90 hours)

Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital

Preceptorship - Home Care

Sutter Health

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

Dominican University of California

EKG Interpretation Course -

California Medical Training Center

ACLS -

BLS -

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