Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Additional Volunteer Opportunities
Awards And Acknowledgements
References
Timeline
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Lindsay Ellis

Tuscaloosa

Summary

Compassionate nursing student with hands-on clinical experience. Proven ability to collaborate with healthcare teams and adapt to dynamic environments. Committed to learning and gaining experience.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Nursing Student

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
Nashville
01.2025 - 07.2025

Nursing Clinical Experience

  • Assisted with patient assessments and vital sign monitoring in clinical settings.
  • Participated in clinical simulations to enhance practical nursing skills.
  • Utilized electronic health records for accurate documentation of patient information.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
  • Ensured that safety protocols were followed at all times while providing care.

Medical Assistant

Emergicare
Tuscaloosa
09.2024 - 01.2025
  • Collected and documented patient vital signs and medical histories.
  • Maintained inventory of medical supplies and equipment for clinic use.
  • Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.

Medical Assistant

Urgent Care For Children
Tuscaloosa
08.2024 - 10.2024
  • Collected and documented patient vital signs and medical histories.
  • Prepared examination rooms and ensured cleanliness and organization.
  • Administered vaccinations and performed basic lab tests as needed.
  • Maintained inventory of medical supplies and equipment for clinic use.
  • Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.

Certified Nursing Experience

Oaks on Park-wood
05.2020 - 02.2022
  • Reserved patient dignity and minimized discomfort while carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, bathing emptying drainage bags and rehabilitation
  • Displayed strong clinical skills in assessing vital signs, assisting the nurse with admission/discharge and orientation to the room and unit and offering any assistance to make their convalescence stay a more positive one.
  • Focused on maximizing patient safety and care while performing activities of daily living
  • Ensured accurate and timely flow of information by maintaining patient records and updating clinical team on patient status

Volunteer

Tha Power House
10.2021 - 12.2021
  • Volunteered to help in local church and community projects
  • Organized the Thanksgiving food drive
  • Created Thanksgiving baskets for needy families
  • Assisted director advertising and collecting blankets for the annual 'Blankets for Babies' drive as well as deliver to local hospitals and shelters.
  • Created and organized warming baskets for Hospice patients by making flyers to obtain donations for supplies needed for baskets, coordinated drop off and pick up areas, combined items in baskets with décor to make attractive and dropped off to Hospice company for staff to deliver to patients and caregivers for Christmas
  • Total 52.5 hours

Volunteer

Black Warrior Healthcare and Management
Tuscaloosa
04.2020 - 08.2020
  • Volunteered to provide patient care in Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Created new and innovative ways to spark interest in handwashing practices and infection control to patients
  • Organized health and wellness day for patients and families to be apart in aiding their loved one in being accountable for their health
  • Assisted in creating and facilitated community health fair
  • Lead infection control practices and social distancing in group home setting
  • Total hours earned 78.5

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Science

Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL
05-2024

High School Diploma -

McAdory High School
McCalla, AL
05-2020

High School Diploma -

Paul W. Bryant High School
Tuscaloosa, AL
01.2019

Some College (No Degree) - Dual Enrollment

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Skills

  • Patient education
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Self-reflection
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Safety protocols
  • Medical history documentation
  • Monitoring vital signs

References

  • Ms. Congraleatha V. Payne, Nurse Educator, (205) 886-9101, Professional Reference
  • Pastor Leanita Crawford Hunt, (205) 792-9527, Pastor and Mentor
  • Mrs. Caulita L. Barnes, Clinical Nurse Leader, (205) 712-2047, Personal Reference

Additional Volunteer Opportunities

  • Church Youth Group, Secretary-Ebenezer Baptist Church
  • Beta Club Service Opportunity
  • Thanksgiving Dinner to Homeless
  • Geometry, Math and English Tutor to High School Scholars

Awards And Acknowledgements

  • Good Communication Skills
  • Great Leadership Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society 2023 - Current
  • Epsilon Tau Sigma Allied Health Honor Society 2023 - Current
  • National Society of Leadership and Success 2022 - Current
  • Tuskegee University Deans List and Honor Roll 2020-2024
  • Member and Parliamentarian of The Las Amigas Girls Federated Club, Inc 2016-2020
  • Breast Cancer Walk participant with LAJ Federated Girls Club, Inc., 2016-2020
  • Nursing home ministry and canned good drives with LAJ Federated Girls Club, Inc., 2016-2020
  • National Technical Honors 2016-2017
  • Spanish Honor Society: 2017-2019
  • Mu Alpha Theta National Honor Society: 2019-2020
  • McAdory High School DECA Organization 2019
  • Alabama Girls' Choir (young singer-resident girl) 2011-2017
  • Mj's Academy of Ballet and Jazz dancer 2008-2016
  • Red Circle youth girls, Ebenezer Baptist Church 2013-2015
  • Good Shepherd Baptist Church youth choir and Jr. Usher 2007-2013
  • Oasis CME Church current member

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Nursing Student

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
01.2025 - 07.2025

Medical Assistant

Emergicare
09.2024 - 01.2025

Medical Assistant

Urgent Care For Children
08.2024 - 10.2024

Volunteer

Tha Power House
10.2021 - 12.2021

Certified Nursing Experience

Oaks on Park-wood
05.2020 - 02.2022

Volunteer

Black Warrior Healthcare and Management
04.2020 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Health Science

Tuskegee University

High School Diploma -

McAdory High School

High School Diploma -

Paul W. Bryant High School

Some College (No Degree) - Dual Enrollment

Stillman College