Ellonna Anders
Harlan,IA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse (RN)
Risen Son Christian
Council Bluffs, IA
06.2018 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Renee Kennedy, RN/Unit manager 712-366-9655
Unit Manager
Keystone Ridge Post-Acute Nursing and Rehabilitation
Omaha, Ne
12.2018 - 02.2020
- Oversaw RNs, LPNs, nursing aides, medical clerks and support staff and performed staffing scheduling duties.
- Assisted in development and implementation of policies, procedures and regulations for unit operations.
- Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
- Dawn Young 712-229-1951
Assistant Director of Nursing Registered Nurse
Keystone Ridge Post-Acute Nursing and Rehabilitation
Omaha, Ne
12.2017 - 06.2018
- Responsibilities included scheduling, MCR, QAPI, Careplans, wound care, monitoring charting, spend-downs/nursing budget, equipment rentals, supplies, medical records, appropriateness of medication with diagnosis, among other duties.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
Registered Nurse (RN) charge nurse
NorthCrest Living Center
Council Bluffs, IA
02.2016 - 12.2017
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and identified complications.
- Denise Kreuger DON 402-650-5878
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) charge nurse
Oakland Manor
Oakland, IA
08.2015 - 02.2016
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Brenda Forrester DON 712-482-6403
Certified Nursing Assistant
Risen Son Christian Village
Council Bluffs, IA
03.2008 - 02.2015
- Responsibilities for assisting with resident ADL’s, bathing, and ambulation
- I was responsible as team lead aide, and training other aides
- I prepared rooms for new admission to skilled and long-term care areas
- I left this position due to maternity leave
- Jody Green 712-366-9655
Education
Associates of applied sciences ADN -
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA12.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA05.2015
Timeline
Unit Manager
Keystone Ridge Post-Acute Nursing and Rehabilitation
12.2018 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse (RN)
Risen Son Christian
06.2018 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing Registered Nurse
Keystone Ridge Post-Acute Nursing and Rehabilitation
12.2017 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse (RN) charge nurse
NorthCrest Living Center
02.2016 - 12.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) charge nurse
Oakland Manor
08.2015 - 02.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Risen Son Christian Village
03.2008 - 02.2015
Associates of applied sciences ADN -
Iowa Western Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Iowa Western Community College
Skills
- Diet and Nutrition
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Patient Care Oversight
- Instrument Sterilization
- Medical Supply Management
- Care Coordination
- Patient Care Assessment
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Infection Control Program Advisory
- Delegation and Motivation
- Unit Oversight
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