Hi, I’m
Melissa Ellis
Buckeye,AZ
Summary
Experienced with patient care, clinical assessments, and medical documentation. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to foster patient trust and enhance care delivery. Track record of maintaining accurate health records and implementing effective care strategies.
Overview
20
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
Neuro-Trauma PCU RN
07.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
Independent Business Owner
Massage Therapist
09.2005 - Current
Job overview
- Built a solid clientele and continue to grow and nurture new relationships to expand my business.
- Built solid foundation of business acumen, technical skills, and proven practices for daily operations.
- Developed competitive advantage on market niche.
- Demonstrated and supported continuous improvement and growth mindset.
- Handled cash to balance cash registers and prepare bank deposits.
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
Nurse Extern
11.2023 - 07.2024
Job overview
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Collaborated with supervising nurses to ensure quality care for all patients on the unit.
- Documented and communicated patient information in EMR system for accurate tracking.
Lake Regional Health System
Patient Care Technician
02.2009 - 09.2012
Job overview
- Performed hourly rounds and responded promptly to call lights.
- Fostered mobility with regular turning, positioning and ambulating of patients.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control related to hand washing and universal precautions.
- Maintained chart and filed paperwork, facilitating clerical functions.
- Assisted patients with eating, bathing and grooming, supporting activities of daily living.
- Exhibited desire to learn and upgrade skills by performing additional department or unit duties.
- Collected specimens, such as urine, feces and sputum.
- Recorded height and weight of patients.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients.
- Kept patient information confidential to protect organization's value.
- Checked vital signs and recorded intake information to monitor patient stability.
- Established special connections with patients through empathy and relationship-building techniques.
Education
Chamberlain UniversityPhoenix, AZ
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
05.2024
University Overview
- Deans List
- GPA: 3.65
- Awarded Sigma Thea
- Additional Certification course in Home health
Metro Business CollegeRolla, MO
CERTIFICATION IN MASSAGE THERAPY from Massage Therapy
05.2002
Skills
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Balanced Work Ethic
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment and monitoring
- Professional bedside manner
- Acute care
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Intake and discharge
Certification
Massage Therapist, 05/01/02
Awards
Sigma Phi Pi
Daisy Award
A daisy award is given when a Nurse goes above and beyond with their patients. The patient nominates the RN to receive a daisy award. Once nominated it is reviewed and chosen or denied for the award. Mine was in a case where the patient was in extreme pain and discomfort. I made sure that that the patient was taken care of and was finally an increase level of comfort was achieved after extensive communications with the Physician.
Timeline
Neuro-Trauma PCU RN
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
07.2024 - Current
Nurse Extern
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
11.2023 - 07.2024
Patient Care Technician
Lake Regional Health System
02.2009 - 09.2012
Massage Therapist
Independent Business Owner
09.2005 - Current
Metro Business College
CERTIFICATION IN MASSAGE THERAPY from Massage Therapy
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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