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Sarah Ellison

Ypsilanti,MI

Summary

Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in healtchcare settings. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management skills, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams to deliver exceptional patient care. Experienced professional well-versed in performing triage, collecting intake information and caring for wounds. Good communicator with organized nature and strong prioritization and multitasking skills. Sound judgment, caring nature and superior work ethic. Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse known for ability to efficiently manage tasks.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Optalis Heath & Rehab of Ann Abor
Ann Arbor , MI
11.2022 - Current
  • Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
  • Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
  • Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment data collected.
  • Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
  • Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
  • Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
  • Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
  • Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.

LPN

Evangelica Home
Saline, MI
01.2018 - 07.2021
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Evangelical Home-Saline
Saline, MI
04.2012 - 01.2018
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
  • Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
  • Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Homewatch Caregivers
Ypsilanti, MI
09.2010 - 04.2012
  • Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
  • Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
  • Administered medications as instructed by physician or nurse practitioner.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Hondros College of Nursing
Maumee, OH

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI

LPN Diploma : Nursing -

Athena Career Academy
Toledo, OH
10.2017

Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program (90 Hours: Nursing Prerequisites -

Washtenaw Community College
Ypsilanti, MI
06.2010

Medical Assisting Diploma -

National Institute of Technology
Dearborn, MI
05.2006

Skills

  • Wound Care
  • Direct patient Care
  • Administer medications and treatment
  • NG tube and peg tube
  • Trach Care
  • Time management
  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • Empathetic and compassionate
  • Staff direction and task delegation
  • Infection Control
  • Point Click Care
  • Customer Skills
  • Leadership Skills
  • Diversity
  • Adaptability

Zip

48197

State

MI

City

Ypsilanti

References

References Available Upon Request

Certification

Licensed Practical Nursing

CPR Certified

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Optalis Heath & Rehab of Ann Abor
11.2022 - Current

LPN

Evangelica Home
01.2018 - 07.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant

Evangelical Home-Saline
04.2012 - 01.2018

Certified Nursing Assistant

Homewatch Caregivers
09.2010 - 04.2012

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Hondros College of Nursing

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Schoolcraft College

LPN Diploma : Nursing -

Athena Career Academy

Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program (90 Hours: Nursing Prerequisites -

Washtenaw Community College

Medical Assisting Diploma -

National Institute of Technology

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