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Marsha M. Ellis

Jonesboro,GA

Summary

Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN, Critical Care

Piedmont Fayette Hospital
Fayetteville, Georgia
09.2024 - Current
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
  • Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
  • Performed emergency medical procedures, such as advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), when necessary.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient outcomes.

Charge RN

DaVita
Jonesboro, GA
08.2024 - Current
  • Assisted physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.
  • Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Supervised the work of nursing personnel, including assigning tasks and evaluating performance.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
  • Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
  • Performed assessments, monitored vital signs, and administered medications to patients.
  • Provided leadership during emergencies or critical situations.

LPN Charge Nurse

DaVita
Jonesboro, Georgia
11.2020 - Current
  • Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
  • Developed strategies for improving quality of care standards within the unit or department.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems.
  • Assisted in developing policies related to infection control practices.
  • Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Educated patients about their diagnoses and treatments while providing emotional support.
  • Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.

LPN-BSN

South College
Atlanta, Georgia
01.2023 - 06.2024
  • Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
  • Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
  • Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
  • Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
  • Completed 150 clinical hours of adult health practicum on cardiac tele unit.

LPN Case Manager

Faith Medical Services
Atlanta, Georgia
11.2019 - 11.2020
  • Managed referrals from primary care providers and specialists for additional resources or services needed by the client.
  • Facilitated communication between physicians and other healthcare staff members concerning patient diagnoses and treatments.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive case management services for clients.
  • Identified risk factors associated with an illness or disability in order to create a more effective treatment plan for the patient.
  • Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate.
  • Provided direct patient care including administering medications, wound care management, IV therapy, immunizations and health screenings.

LPN

Southern Regional Medical Center
Riverdale, Georgia
08.2018 - 10.2019
  • Educated patients on proper wound healing techniques and prevention of infection.
  • Ensured compliance with policies and procedures governing safe practice standards in order to minimize risks associated with wound care services.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving patients' wounds or skin integrity issues.
  • Monitored patient's progress and documented all findings in the medical record.
  • Maintained a clean environment for wound treatment by following established procedures for sterilization of instruments and equipment.

LPN

Emory Healthcare
Atlanta, Georgia
01.2017 - 08.2018
  • Recorded patient information in electronic medical records system accurately and efficiently.
  • Participated in continuing education activities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices.
  • Reviewed lab results for accuracy prior to delivering them to the physician.
  • Answered telephones promptly and courteously while scheduling appointments for patients.

LPN Office Nurse

Piedmont Hospital
Fayetteville, Georgia
11.2016 - 08.2018
  • Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
  • Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
  • Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
  • Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.

LPN Office Nurse

Kaiser Permanente
Jonesboro, Georgia
01.2014 - 09.2016
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.

LPN

Corizon
Atlanta, Georgia
04.2010 - 12.2014
  • Ensured compliance with federal regulations regarding prisoner rights when providing healthcare services.
  • Implemented infection control practices throughout the facility including proper hand washing techniques and use of personal protective equipment.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse rate of inmates.
  • Responded quickly in emergency situations involving injuries or illness from fights between inmates or attempted suicides.
  • Administered medications according to physician's orders in a timely manner.
  • Adhered to established policies and procedures while delivering nursing care within an ethical framework.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

South College
Atlanta, GA
06-2024

Diploma - Nursing

Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin, GA
12-2009

Associate of Arts - Nursing

St. Francis College
Brooklyn, NY
06-1997

Skills

  • Health Promotion
  • Disease Prevention
  • Care Plan Development
  • Policy compliance
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Emergency Care

Certification

  • BLS 03/23/2025
  • LPN 03/31/2025
  • ACLS 10/31/2026
  • RN 01/31/2026

Timeline

RN, Critical Care

Piedmont Fayette Hospital
09.2024 - Current

Charge RN

DaVita
08.2024 - Current

LPN-BSN

South College
01.2023 - 06.2024

LPN Charge Nurse

DaVita
11.2020 - Current

LPN Case Manager

Faith Medical Services
11.2019 - 11.2020

LPN

Southern Regional Medical Center
08.2018 - 10.2019

LPN

Emory Healthcare
01.2017 - 08.2018

LPN Office Nurse

Piedmont Hospital
11.2016 - 08.2018

LPN Office Nurse

Kaiser Permanente
01.2014 - 09.2016

LPN

Corizon
04.2010 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

South College

Diploma - Nursing

Southern Crescent Technical College

Associate of Arts - Nursing

St. Francis College

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