Sierra Ellet
Republic
Summary
Detail-oriented and compassionate with 7 years of experience in patient care, including experience in long-term care, emergency departments, inpatient cardiac unit and med-surg units. Proficient in performing various clinical tasks. Possesses strong patient care skills, including patient observation, patient monitoring, and patient assessment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Nurse
UPHS Marquette
Marquette, MI
05.2025 - Current
- Administered medications including high risk medications such as insulin and heparin
- Monitored patient vitals in high-acuity cardiac care settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Assisted in the implementation of evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and lifestyle modifications for heart health.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records to ensure continuity of care.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
- Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
- Titrate continuous IV infusions based on patient condition and provider orders
Nurse Technician
Corewell Health
Big Rapids, MI
04.2023 - 12.2024
- Gained valuable experience working primarily in the Emergency Department and Med-Surg units
- Collaborated closely with nurses to deliver high-quality patient care
- Performed clinical tasks including straight catheterizations, drawing labs, removing IV’s, and conducting EKGs
- Assisted with procedures like splinting and wound care
- Provided bed baths and helped with mobility aids
- Maintained patient comfort and dignity throughout care
- Ensured rooms were clean and organized
- Monitored and repositioned patients regularly and promptly reported any changes to supervising nurses
- Delivered compassionate, efficient care while thriving in a fast-paced healthcare environment
Ophthalmic Medical Technician & Scribe
Garrett Eye Center
Iron Mountain, MI
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Cross-trained in nearly every position in the facility, including but not limited to Scribe, Tech, Surgical Assistant, and Patient Educator
- Updated patients’ medical histories and charts
- Obtained visual acuities, measured eye pressures, conducted confrontation tests, performed imaging, and completed any other necessary pre-exam testing
- Assisted the doctor during exams by documenting findings and notes in the chart
- Prepared patients for cataract surgery by administering dilation and numbing drops, obtaining vital signs
- Educated patients on post-surgical instructions and eye drop regime
- Scrubbed in and assisted during surgery by providing the surgeon with surgical instruments and ensuring the sterile field was maintained
- Managed patient records efficiently within electronic health record (EHR) systems to ensure accuracy.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sterilization in exam rooms, safeguarding against infection and crosscontamination.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI05.2025
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient education
- Compassionate communication
- Clinical documentation
- Intravenous therapy
- Cardiac monitoring
- Oxygen therapy
- Postoperative care
- Preoperative assessment
- Sterile Technique
- Wound Care
- Patient Assessment
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- TNCC
- Implicit Bias
Timeline
Cardiac Nurse
UPHS Marquette
05.2025 - Current
Nurse Technician
Corewell Health
04.2023 - 12.2024
Ophthalmic Medical Technician & Scribe
Garrett Eye Center
01.2022 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ferris State University