Tana Ellis

• Assess patient rehabilitation needs and develop personalized care plans.
• Implement therapeutic interventions tailored to each patient''s unique needs and abilities, facilitating optimal recovery outcomes.
• Apply critical thinking skills when analyzing complex medical conditions; collaborate with healthcare professionals through interdisciplinary rounds to devise patient-centered treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families on rehabilitation techniques and recovery processes.
• Manage caseload of diverse patients with various diagnoses, ensuring appropriate treatment plans were in place.
• Train new nursing staff members in rehabilitation best practices, promoting consistency in patient care.

• Implement infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff, reducing risks.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
• Develop strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
• Manage complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.

• Administered conscious sedation and monitored patients during endoscopic procedures, ensuring safety and comfort.
• Assisted physicians in performing complex endoscopic procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort in all levels of acuity from elective to emergent.
• Applied advanced nursing skills to handle emergency situations during endoscopic procedures calmly and effectively.
• Meticulously maintained endoscopic equipment in line with manufacturer recommendations, ensuring optimal performance during procedures.
• Actively participated in quality assurance initiatives pertaining to endoscopic services, leading to continuous improvements in patient care delivery systems.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including but not limited to : Anesthesia , Cardiology, Pulmonology, Respiratory, Radiology, Same Day Services, Post Op Recovery, Infectious disease and Intensive Care.
• Reduced procedure times by efficiently preparing patients, rooms, and equipment for endoscopic examinations.
• Conducted comprehensive pre-procedure assessments encompassing detailed history taking and physical examinations to identify potential contraindications.
• Improved patient flow through efficient scheduling coordination with physicians'' offices, resulting in reduced wait times for appointments.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
• Created a department manual that aided in maintaining continuity for care with focus on individual physician preferences.

Endoscopy RN related responsibilities listed as above under heading

HCA Florida Citrus Hospital

Endoscopy RN related responsibilities listed as above under heading HCA Florida Citrus Hospital.