Karen Ellison
Monroe,NC
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
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Atrium Health
07.2021 - Current
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Novant Health
10.2018 - 07.2021
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Atrium Health Pineville
01.2015 - 10.2018
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Atrium Healthcare
02.2008 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Novant Presbyterian Medical Center
08.2005 - 02.2008
Education
Business Administration
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NCAssociate of Science - Nursing
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC05.1995
Skills
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Accurate Documentation
- Prioritizing Patients
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Atrium Health
07.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Novant Health
10.2018 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Atrium Health Pineville
01.2015 - 10.2018
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Atrium Healthcare
02.2008 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Novant Presbyterian Medical Center
08.2005 - 02.2008
Business Administration
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Piedmont Community College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Methodist University
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