Laura Ellis
Nashville,NC
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
Wellcare Home Health
Raleigh, NC
04.2023 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective case management and patient education on self-care techniques.
- Enhanced patient care by developing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
RN Case Manager
WellCare Home Health, Inc.
Rocky Mount, NC
03.2017 - 03.2023
- Case manage a group of patients with multiple medical conditions including wounds, iv medications and maintenance, education on multiple diagnoses, drain maintenance, catheter care and maintenance, and medication education and refills.
RN
EASTERN NC MEDICAL GROUP
Nashville, NC
07.2017 - 03.2021
- Worked closely with internal medicine/pediatric MD
- Coordinated with patients and MD on refills and medical problems
- Administered injections and was in charge of all state vaccinations including ordering and education in regards to such
- Made sure office had all supplies and ordered when needed
- Would assist physician with certain procedures in office including ivf administration, wound care, and multiple other things.
RN Staff Nurse
Nash UNC Hospital
Rocky Mount, NC
07.2008 - 07.2017
- Provide total patient care including administering medication and setting up IVs
- Assist physicians in assessing patients’ mental and physical conditions
- Manage emergency nursing procedures in order to control and maintain patients’ conditions
- Treat wounds and assist in setting up life support equipment
- Take, record and constantly observe patients’ vitals
- Order diagnostic tests and ensure that all life support equipment is in proper working order
- Act as a patient advocate and provide education to patients and their families.
Education
Associate's degree in Nursing -
Nash Community College
Rocky Mount, NC05.2008
Skills
- Critical care experience
- ICU experience
- Medical terminology
- Vital signs
- Discharge planning
- Managed care
- Primary care
- Patient assessment
- Acute care
- Case management
- Pediatrics
- Nursing
- Patient care
- HIPAA
- Diagnostic evaluation
- Hospital experience
- Medical records
- Patient service
Certification
CPR certified
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Wellcare Home Health
04.2023 - Current
RN
EASTERN NC MEDICAL GROUP
07.2017 - 03.2021
RN Case Manager
WellCare Home Health, Inc.
03.2017 - 03.2023
RN Staff Nurse
Nash UNC Hospital
07.2008 - 07.2017
Associate's degree in Nursing -
Nash Community College
CPR certified