Lucy Ellis
Beaverton
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with critical care expertise and a solid clinical foundation from an ICU residency. Skilled in managing high-acuity patients, including ventilators, CRRT, and vasoactive drips, alongside experience in women’s health and family medicine. Committed to delivering safe, patient-centered care in diverse healthcare environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Nurse
Hillsboro Medical Center
Hillsboro
07.2025 - Current
- Successfully completed an ICU Nurse Residency Program, including advanced didactic coursework, high-fidelity simulations, and hands-on critical care training
- Provide high-acuity care in a 10-bed ICU, managing patients requiring mechanical ventilation, CRRT, and complex hemodynamic support
- Titrate and manage multiple vasoactive drips (vasopressors, sedatives, paralytics) using continuous assessment and clinical judgment
- Care for intubated patients, collaborating on ventilator management and preventing complications
- Floated to PCU, ensured safe, effective care for diverse patient acuity levels.
Medical Assistant and Scribe Lead & Medical Assistant OSHA Representative
Southwest Family Physicians
Tigard
05.2022 - 12.2024
- Managed 20+ patients daily, maintaining efficient clinic flow and patient-centered care
- Obtained and documented vitals, histories, and patient concerns to support provider evaluations
- Documented detailed patient encounters in EHR to support provider decision-making
- Administered vaccinations and performed point-of-care testing (strep, flu, COVID-19)
- Supported medication workflows, including prescription processing and patient education
- Coordinated labs, imaging, and follow-up to enhance continuity of patient care
- Collaborated with CNM, FNP, and WHNP providers across women’s health and family medicine
- Trained new staff and supported clinic operations, including scheduling and safety protocols
- Coordinate scheduling for staff and assume duties of the Medical Assistant Manager when they are out of office
- Reiterate safety protocols in the workplace to prevent potential hazards in compliance with OSHA guidelines
- Facilitate OSHA training for employees and inform staff of any information related to their safety and well being
Nanny
Care.com
Lake Oswego
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Supported child with Pathological Demand Avoidance, Autism, and ADHD through effective behavior management strategies
- Collaborated with parents to develop tailored therapeutic approaches, enhancing child's daily functioning
- Engaged children in age-appropriate activities while addressing basic needs, fostering positive social interactions
- Provided nurture and care to up to 3 children at a time
Lifeguard, Swim Instructor, & Swim Coach
Hawthorn Farm Athletic Club & Spa
Hillsboro
03.2017 - 04.2018
- Achieved CPR and First Aid certifications to enhance safety skills
- Educated patrons in water safety while monitoring pool to prevent harmful acts
- Taught swimming techniques and water safety rules to patrons of varying abilities, enhancing their confidence and skills
- Wrote incident reports and developed swim programs to ensure safety and improve patron experience
- Learned company policies to ensure the safety of all employees and patrons
Education
M.S. - Nursing
Linfield University
Portland, OR03-2025
B.S. - Marketing
Linfield University
McMinnville, OR05-2021
Skills
- Critical care management
- Mechanical ventilation
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Clinical documentation
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Clinical judgment
- Effective communication
- Patient education
Certification
- NCLEX-RN Eligible, NCSBN ID: 2538932
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association, 07/27
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification, American Heart Association, 08/26
Timeline
ICU Nurse
Hillsboro Medical Center
07.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant and Scribe Lead & Medical Assistant OSHA Representative
Southwest Family Physicians
05.2022 - 12.2024
Nanny
Care.com
08.2019 - 05.2022
Lifeguard, Swim Instructor, & Swim Coach
Hawthorn Farm Athletic Club & Spa
03.2017 - 04.2018
M.S. - Nursing
Linfield University
B.S. - Marketing
Linfield University