Elysse Ramsell
San Diego,CA
Summary
Energetic healthcare professional with over three years of acute care experience as a Registered Nurse and over five years as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and able to stay calm in high stress situations. Recognized as a leader, collaborating with interdisciplinary team to ensure exceptional care. Understands the importance in creating positive relationships with a diverse population benefiting both the organization and patient and family experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
Encinitas, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Float within the hospital to five different medical-surgical/telemetry units including parts of the emergency department and a stroke unit.
- Work with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care and support with medication administration, telemetry monitoring and changes of conditions.
- Assess patient conditions, monitor behaviors and update admitting and floor physicians with observations and concerns.
- Ensure the continuity of safe patient care with transferring patients to other nurses in different units by utilizing EPIC handoff SBAR tool.
Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical/Telemetry Unit
Kindred Hospital
San Diego, CA
06.2020 - Current
- Provides comprehensive inpatient nursing care up to 5 patients requiring cardiac telemetry and ventilator support on an acute care medical surgical/telemetry unit.
- Coordinates care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Administers medications via oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, intravenous, and enteral routes per physician orders.
- Administers and observes patients with TPN, blood transfusions and monitors for side effects.
- Admits and discharges patients utilizing ProTouch-EMR system.
- Delegates and oversees the execution of CNAs and LVNs patient care duties.
Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care Unit
Virginia Hospital Center
Arlington, VA
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Delivered safe patient care up to 5 patients on fast paced Intermediate Care Unit who required mechanical ventilation and telemetry monitoring.
- Administered multiple cardiac and heparin drip medications, monitoring for dosage changes and informing physician of any changes.
- Worked closely with critical care team to ensure patient changes were immediately addressed and assisted with transfers to Intensive Care Unit for higher level of care if necessary.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Registered Nurse, Definitive Observation Unit/Stepdown
Scripps Mercy Hospital
San Diego, CA
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Delivered safe patient care up to 4 patients on busy Definitive Observation/Stepdown Unit who require cardiac monitoring, frequent NIHSS and neuro checks.
- Assessed patients with drug and alcohol withdrawal, performing CIWA hospital protocol and provides interventions to manage physical, emotional and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- Administered drip medications, blood transfusions and TPN; closely monitoring rate and dosages changes and documenting patient responses.
- Prioritized tasks and accurately reports patient status to extensive interdisciplinary team to ensure efficient care.
Registered Nurse-Charge Nurse
The Terraces At Los Altos
Los Altos, CA
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients in 30 bed skilled nursing facility with emphasis on orthopedics, urology and cardiac post-operative patients.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including medications, IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
- Assessed patient's health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
- Supervised team of 2 to 3 Certified Nurse Assistants during overnight shift.
Licensed Vocational Nurse-Charge Nurse
The Terraces at Los Altos
Los Altos, CA
05.2015 - 10.2019
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Provided direct patient care including, recording of vital signs, behaviors and conditions and communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Utilized computerized Point Click Care-Electronic Health Record system.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
The University of Texas
12.2021
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
De Anza College
03.2019
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Licensed Vocational Nurse Program
NCP School of Nursing
Hayward, CA07.2013
Associate of Arts - Biology-Allied Health
Las Positas College
Livermore, CA08.2011
Skills
- Critical Care experience
- Medical-Surgical experience
- Telemetry care
- Ventilator support
- Patient and family advocate
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Initiative and strong work ethic
- EPIC and ProTouch EMR systems
Licenses and Certifications
- California Registered Nurse License: Exp. March 2025
- Virginia Registered Nurse License: Exp. February 2024
- American Heart Association-Basic Life Support: Exp. May 2025
- American Heart Association-Advanced Cardiac Life Support: Exp. May 2025
- NIHSS Certification: Exp. October 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care Unit
Virginia Hospital Center
01.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse, Definitive Observation Unit/Stepdown
Scripps Mercy Hospital
07.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical/Telemetry Unit
Kindred Hospital
06.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse-Charge Nurse
The Terraces At Los Altos
10.2019 - 10.2020
Licensed Vocational Nurse-Charge Nurse
The Terraces at Los Altos
05.2015 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
The University of Texas
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
De Anza College
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Licensed Vocational Nurse Program
NCP School of Nursing
Associate of Arts - Biology-Allied Health
Las Positas College
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