Jameson Ellerbee
Springfield,Missouri
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
RN- Medical Surgical Trauma ICU
Saint Luke's Hospital
4401 Wornall Rd Kansas City, MO 64111
06.2023 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
Nurse Assistant/ Advanced Nurse Intern
Cox Health
Springfield
11.2020 - Current
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels
- Monitors vital signs and point of care labs
- Reports abnormal results and signs of deterioration to nursing team leader
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
- Assists patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, mobility needs, and oral care with focused interventions to prevent infection and skin injury
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Responsive to patient and family needs in a compassionate proactive manner utilizing excellent communication skills
- Patient safety focus for all patients, including patients at risk for harm
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection
- Sanitizes patient care environment and equipment to reduce healthcare acquired infections
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Assists with feeding of patients, including those with aspiration risk, monitoring and documentation of calorie count and strict intake and output requirements to assist patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods where I was taking care of over 20 COVID isolation patient
- Frequently volunteered to work additional hours during COVID-19 surge periods in COVID ICU.
Emergency Multi-Care Technician
Cox Health
Springfield
03.2019 - 11.2020
- Worked as part of team of physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties
- Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions and provided comforting words to control anxiety
- Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records
- Provided care for patients based on physical, psychological, educational and safety criteria
- Collected, evaluated and set up both sterile and non-sterile surgical supplies, instruments and equipment
- Provided emergency care such as artificial respiration, external cardiac massage or assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Participated in team resuscitation and emergency situations by providing basic life support during cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Unit Assistant
Cox Health
Springfield, Missouri
03.2017 - 01.2018
- Adhered to strict set of rules and policies concerning patient confidentiality
- Maintained adequate stock of supplies and equipment to meet patient needs
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions and direct calls to staff
- Pleasantly interacted with patients, families, physicians and other personnel to create professional environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
Cox College
Springfield, MO05.2023
Associate of General Studies -
Ozark Technical Community College
Springfield, MO12.2020
High School Diploma -
Kickapoo High School
Springfield, MO05.2018
Skills
- TNCC certified
- Up to date ACLS
- CRRT certified
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Emotionally Supportive
- Intercultural Competence
- Patient Safety Management
Timeline
RN- Medical Surgical Trauma ICU
Saint Luke's Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Nurse Assistant/ Advanced Nurse Intern
Cox Health
11.2020 - Current
Emergency Multi-Care Technician
Cox Health
03.2019 - 11.2020
Unit Assistant
Cox Health
03.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
Cox College
Associate of General Studies -
Ozark Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
Kickapoo High School