Heidi Ellington
Morristown Hamblen Hospital
Greeneville,TN
11
years of professional experience
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Work History
Float Pool, House Supervisor
2 Years 6 Months- Demonstrated self-motivation by completing tasks independently and efficiently.
- Thrived in fast-paced environments by maintaining focus and prioritizing tasks.
- Collaborated with team members while also completing individual tasks effectively.
- Quickly learned new processes and adapted to changing work environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Monitored patient acuity levels closely, adjusted staffing assignments for optimal care delivery.
Covid Stepdown Unit
10 Months- Charge Nurse, Trained new graduate nurses in clinical procedures, floating to med surge if needed.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Covid Stepdown Unit
1 Year- Charge Nurse, Trained new graduate nurses in clinical skills and procedures, floating to med surge if needed.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Float Pool/Covid Unit
6 Months- Oversaw charge nurse operations within COVID unit while mentoring new graduate nurses. Performed patient lab work and coordinated meal service to enhance patient care delivery.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
42/4300 Neuroscience Med Surge/PCU
3 Years 2 Months- Led nursing staff as charge nurse and shift leader, optimizing unit performance and care delivery. Contributed to unit-based practice council, driving improvements in clinical practices. Managed administrative duties as secretary for hospital-wide council, promoting interdepartmental cooperation.
- Achieved successful integration of new hires through comprehensive training from certified nursing assistants to registered nurses. Streamlined recruitment and onboarding of nursing personnel to enhance team performance. Executed competency evaluations, scheduling, payroll management, and committee duties efficiently.
Neuroscience Med Surge
2 Years 11 Months- Achieved licensure as a nurse in May 2017 after providing vital support in patient care, including vital signs, blood sugar management, feeding, and hygiene tasks. Elevated to weekend charge nurse, responsible for coordinating patient care and supervising nursing staff on the unit. Delivered effective training programs at skills fairs, enhancing employee competencies and improving patient care quality.
Education
Associates of Science - Nursing
Skills
Friendly
positive attitude
Teamwork and collaboration
Customer service
Problem-solving
Flexible and adaptable
Dependable and responsible
Multitasking Abilities
Calm under pressure
Accomplishments
- Achieved Daisy Award by assisting fellow nurse with difficult patient while maintaining composure with removing line from patient with accuracy and efficiency.
Timeline
Float Pool, House Supervisor
Morristown Hamblen Hospital
02.2024 - CurrentRead More
Covid Stepdown Unit
Watauga Hospital
01.2023 - 11.2023Read More
Covid Stepdown Unit
Hannibal Regional Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023Read More
Float Pool/Covid Unit
James H. Quillen VA Medical Center
07.2021 - 01.2022Read More
42/4300 Neuroscience Med Surge/PCU
Johnson City Medical Center
05.2018 - 07.2021Read More
Neuroscience Med Surge
University of Missouri
06.2015 - 05.2018Read More
Moberly Area Community College
Associates of Science from Nursing
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