Gwen Ellison
RN
Mahnomen,MN
Summary
Driven, hardworking and veteran ER Med/Surg Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and emergency response experience. Bringin over 10-year record of success in nursing and desiring an ER/Med Surg position with a critical access facility. 3 years experience in Trauma/Stroke Coordinator.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
ACLS
1
1
PALS
1
1
TNCC
1
1
CALS
1
1
NIH
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Mahnomen Health
Mahnomen, MN
12.2015 - 12.2023
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Fostered professional collaboration and participation of staff in decisions affecting patient care and practice environment.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
RN Case Manager
Glenwood Retirement Village
Glenwood, MN
07.2006 - 12.2015
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
- Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
- Analyzed patient responses to medications, therapies and variances in plans of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
Denver, CO12.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
MSCTC
Fergus Falls, MN05.2015
Skills
- Disease Prevention
- Intakes and Discharges
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- HIPAA Protocol Adherence
- Direct Patient Care
- Team Training
- Discharge Options
- Glucose Testing
- Patient Education
- Manage Cases
- Clear Patient Communication
- Trauma Coordinator
- Stroke Coordinator
Certification
- Certified BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, CALS, NIH, AHA CSC
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Mahnomen Health
12.2015 - 12.2023
RN Case Manager
Glenwood Retirement Village
07.2006 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
Associate of Science - Nursing
MSCTC
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