Kristina Ellis

• Seeing 20+ patients per shift at Urgent Care offices around Lexington, KY.
• Performing procedures such as X-rays, sutures, splinting, sports physicals, adult physicals, and casting
• Managing patient care for acute issues such as upper respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, trauma, GI issues, etc.
• Also help manage some primary care issues until patients can become established with their PCP including Gout, Diabetes, Hypertension, etc.
• Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.

• Worked throughout the global COVID-19 pandemic on the COVID unit with a variety of patients ranging from surgical, pulmonary, OB, vascular, trauma, etc
• Performed the task of charge nurse most shifts taking a patient assignment and working with a team of nurses to create schedules and to facilitate bed assignments/transfers throughout the hospital
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
• Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.

• Working as charge nurse with a team of LPN's and CNA's
• Responsible for making assignments, delegating tasks, and performing all nursing skills regarding patients.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.

• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.

Rural Health Family Nurse Practitioner