Makayla Ellison
Newport News,VA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with four years of experience delivering comprehensive patient care in outpatient and inpatient settings. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse patient populations, fostering trusting relationships that enhance health outcomes. Skilled in coordinating with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care and ensure seamless communication across multidisciplinary teams. Committed to providing high-quality nursing services that prioritize patient well-being and satisfaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Care Unit
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Newport News, VA
01.2026 - Current
- Provided critical support and monitoring for patients in an 18-bed cardiac intensive care unit to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Tracked and documented fluctuations in cardiac patient vital signs, facilitating immediate response from the healthcare team.
- Oversaw operation and diagnostic processes for specialized medical devices, ensuring readiness and reliability in high-pressure environments.
- Engaged with families to provide updates on patient condition, equipment needs, and recovery milestones.
Cardiac Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Newport News, VA
12.2024 - 01.2026
- Providing direct care to cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation patients, including monitoring vital signs, interpreting diagnostic test results, and administering medications as prescribed.
- Developed tailored exercise regimens aimed at improving patient recovery times and overall wellness.
- Developed and implemented educational programs for patients and families focused on heart condition management strategies and promoting healthy lifestyle choices.
- Oversaw administration and monitoring of diverse stress testing modalities, including treadmill stress tests, stress echocardiograms, and nuclear stress tests.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Newport News, VA
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Worked in a fast-paced unit with 12 labor rooms, 4 antepartum rooms, 2 operating rooms, and 3 triage rooms.
- Provided care to patients before, during, and after childbirth.
- Responsible for closely monitoring fetal heart rate, vital signs, and monitoring the mother for any critical changes in condition.
- Collaborated with various health care team members to provide exceptional care to both the mother and infant.
Cardiovascular Telemetry Registered Nurse
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Newport News, VA
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Worked in a fast-paced 54 bed unit caring for 3-5 patients.
- Responsible for accurate and prompt assessment, documentation, and reporting of patient conditions.
- Observation and continuous cardiac monitoring.
- Consulted and collaborated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Richmond VA10-2024
Associate Degree - Nursing
Fortis College
Richmond, VA07-2022
Skills
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Fetal Monitoring
- Wound Care
- EPIC
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Intravenous therapy
- Critical care
Certification
- BLS Certification American Heart Association
- ACLS Certification American Heart Association
Timeline
Cardiac Care Unit
Riverside Regional Medical Center
01.2026 - Current
Cardiac Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Riverside Regional Medical Center
12.2024 - 01.2026
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Riverside Regional Medical Center
03.2024 - 12.2024
Cardiovascular Telemetry Registered Nurse
Riverside Regional Medical Center
10.2022 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Fortis College