Ellie Klein BSN, RN
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Devoted critical care nurse with expertise in utilization review, case management, and burn/trauma surgical care. Proven ability to manage complex cases, advocate for patient rights, and deliver exceptional emergency and direct patient care. Skilled in holistic patient management, fostering resilience, and ensuring seamless care transitions for diverse patient populations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager/Utilization Review Nurse
Providence Health & Services
06.2024 - Current
- Review 20-30 patient medical records per day for pending admissions to determine the appropriate status/level of care based on clinical condition.
- Assist with daily discharge planning in the ED, including arranging home health services, referrals, follow-up appointments, DME orders, and minimizing unnecessary hospital admissions.
- Conduct psych assessments as needed for patients in the ED experiencing mental health crises, providing treatment recommendations for MD.
- Coordinated acute transfers to specialists, higher levels of care, and long-term or inpatient psychiatric facilities.
- Advocated for patients’ rights and preferences, ensuring care aligned with individual values and goals.
- Acted as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, ensuring open communication and trust.
- Managed complex cases with multiple comorbidities, coordinating care across various healthcare services.
- Provided emotional support to patients facing chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience.
Staff RN, Neurology Telemetry Stepdown Unit
Aya Healthcare
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided expert nursing care for post-operative spinal surgery patients and those undergoing evaluation or recovery from stroke.
- Managed comprehensive care for 4-5 patients daily, including ADLs, medication administration, lab specimen collection, and closely monitoring for clinical changes.
- Collaborated with physicians and other members of the care team regularly to ensure consistent communication and coordinated patient care.
Rapid Response Nurse/Vascular Access Nurse
University Medical Center
05.2021 - 02.2023
- Served as a resource during all code blue and emergent situations at a 495-bed county hospital, providing guidance and assisting in ROSC and transfer to higher levels of care.
- Provided critical care support to lower acuity floors and facilitated communication between nurses and physicians as well as assisting with transfer.
- Specialized in ultrasound-guided vascular access, including PICC lines, peripheral IVs, and midlines.
- Advocated for patients’ best interests, ensuring thorough communication with physicians and the care team.
- Assessed medical necessity for interventions, utilizing standing orders to secure diagnostics and procedures for declining patients.
- Ensured seamless transitions for critically ill patients between units, maintaining continuity of care and appropriate handoffs.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for high-risk patients, minimizing complications.
Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse, Burn Intensive Care Unit
University Medical Center
02.2019 - 02.2023
- Managed daily operations and administration of a 6-bed Burn ICU and 8-bed step-down unit.
- Provided high-acuity care for trauma and burn patients with complex wounds, injuries, and respiratory/hemodynamic needs requiring mechanical ventilation and invasive support.
- Expert in wound care and the management of severe burns and necrotizing soft tissue injuries.
- Experienced in acute care for pediatric trauma and burn patients.
- Collaborated with the care team (MDs, APRNs, case managers, social workers) to ensure effective patient care planning.
- Audited patient charts to track interventions and assess the medical necessity of treatments and procedures as well as compliance with current evidence-based guidelines.
- Educated nurses, patients, and families on policies, procedures, and disease processes.
- Trained new nursing staff in care protocols, operational procedures, and safety standards.
- Coordinated nursing care by managing staff assignments, assisting with physician rounds, monitoring patient orders, and liaising with ancillary departments.
- Skilled in emergency and ACLS procedures, with the ability to lead a team and efficiently coordinate resources during critical situations to ensure timely intervention at the bedside.
Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse, Trauma/Surgical ICU Nurse
University Medical Center
02.2019 - 02.2023
- Managed care for Level 1 trauma patients, including motor vehicle accidents, gunshot wounds, and complex surgical cases, across all recovery phases.
- Skilled in identifying respiratory and hemodynamic trends, providing comprehensive care, and remaining resourceful during emergencies.
- Served as relief charge nurse for a 20-bed Level 1 trauma/surgical ICU, collaborating with physicians, surgeons, case managers, social workers, and therapists.
- Led daily shift briefings, updating staff on changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, promoting a supportive and professional environment.
- Acted as liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management to facilitate clear communication and coordination.
- Streamlined nursing workflows to improve efficiency and patient outcomes.
- Oversaw daily scheduling, task delegation, and administrative functions.
Education
Master of Science - MSN, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock12-2018
Skills
- Utilization review
- Case management
- Critical thinking
- Complex wound care
- Ultrasound-guided vascular access
- Nonviolent crisis intervention
- Psychiatric care
- Intravenous therapy
- Emergency management
- Clinical decision making
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of anywhere from 4-10+ staff members during charge shifts. Delegated assignments, tasks, and roles in case of emergency.
- Elected by peers to burn unit's unit-based council to create new policies and procedures for the unit and improve current nursing practices to provide better care for patients and staff.
Certification
- American Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
- Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN)
- Fundementals of Critial Care Support (FCCS)
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
- Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN)
Timeline
RN Case Manager/Utilization Review Nurse
Providence Health & Services
06.2024 - Current
Staff RN, Neurology Telemetry Stepdown Unit
Aya Healthcare
03.2023 - 12.2023
Rapid Response Nurse/Vascular Access Nurse
University Medical Center
05.2021 - 02.2023
Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse, Burn Intensive Care Unit
University Medical Center
02.2019 - 02.2023
Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse, Trauma/Surgical ICU Nurse
University Medical Center
02.2019 - 02.2023
Master of Science - MSN, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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