Raveen Ellis, RN
Rowlett
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with sound judgment, caring nature and superior work ethic.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Direct Care & ShiftKey
11.2022 - Current
- Assignments Experienced: Long Term, SNF, Nursing Home, Wound Care, Substance Abuse, Med Surg, Rehab, Orthopedic, Mental, Etc.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
- Managed caseload of ranging numbers of patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
- Managed complex wound care cases, utilizing advanced dressing techniques to promote timely healing while preventing complications such as infection or skin breakdowns.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care techniques and providing adaptive equipment recommendations.
LVN/RN
Angels of Care Pediatrics
07.2022 - Current
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and completed physical assessments.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored for and side/adverse effects.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
Medical Support Specialist (LVN)
Biolife Plasma Services
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and sample analyses to monitor diseases.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
- Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care Home Office
05.2018 - 01.2021
- Monitored and administered scheduled medications, documenting the times given.
- Helped clients with several personal needs such as toileting, bathing and personal grooming.
- Transported clients to locations such as medical appointments, friendly meetings and pleasurable places that promote healthy lifestyle.
- Worked with several leaders of administration and offered plenty of suggestions to ensure clients are receiving optimal care from our services.
- Improved patient outlook on life by showing compassion and building trust.
- Documented information in patient records and updated other caregiver's of the patient's status.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry for soiled material, making beds, and kept an overall clean and safe environment.
- Assisted therapists in encouraging the client to commit to physical and mental activities in order to promote quality of life.
- Assisted with ensuring client received a well balanced meal promoting adequate nutrition.
- Provided emotional support to clients and their families during times of stress.
- Delivered high-quality, care and individualized each clients needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - LVN-ADN Program
Tyler Junior College
05.2023
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Tyler Junior College
12.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TXHigh School Diploma -
Desoto High School
06.2014
Skills
- AHA BLS Provider (07/02/24-07/2026)
- Registered Nurse
- Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Patient Care and Education
- Medication Administration
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Safety promotion
- Medication and IV administration
- Client documentation
- Medication administration
- Mentoring and coaching
- Direct patient care
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Patient assessments
- Tracking symptoms
- Wound care
- Friendly, positive attitude
Education
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Experience
["Personal Care Aides"]
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Direct Care & ShiftKey
11.2022 - Current
LVN/RN
Angels of Care Pediatrics
07.2022 - Current
Medical Support Specialist (LVN)
Biolife Plasma Services
01.2021 - 08.2022
Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care Home Office
05.2018 - 01.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Prairie View A & M University
High School Diploma -
Desoto High School
Associate of Applied Science - LVN-ADN Program
Tyler Junior College
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Tyler Junior College
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