Karen Ellis

• Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal recovery.
• Developed individualized care plans based on patient assessments and family input.
• Educated patients and families on health management, treatments, and preventive care strategies.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and improve outcomes.
• Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe healthcare environment for patients.

Did inpatient clinic, which includes, reviewing patient meds list, checking vital signs, gathering medical history, and other pertinent information prior to patient being seen by provider.

Coodination of medical records from outside providers and facilities.

Scheduling outpatient procedures.

Coordinating schedules with various providers.

Calling and returning calls for patients regarding diagnostics results.

Filled in for Coumadin clinic and lab as needed.

Informed provider of any abnormalities in patients diagnostics.

• Trained new nursing staff on protocols, safety procedures, and best practices in patient care.
• Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly to enhance recovery pathways.
• Led quality improvement initiatives that increased efficiency in service delivery and patient satisfaction.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.