Timothy Ellis
Catlettsburg,KY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
UK King's Daughters Medical Center
2016.09 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Bellefonte Hospital
2015.05 - 2016.05
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
Driver
Stericycle
2013.08 - 2015.12
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Communicated with customers to provide delivery updates and confirm delivery locations.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Ashland Community And Technical College
Ashland, KY05.2020
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Ashland Community And Technical College
Ashland, KY12.2018
High School Diploma -
Stonewall Jackson High School
Charleston, WV06.1988
Skills
- Cultural Competence
- Patient Advocacy
- Medication Administration
- Disease Prevention
- Infection Control
- Conflict Resolution
- Ethical Practice
- Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Professionalism
- Organizational Skills
- Compassionate Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
UK King's Daughters Medical Center
2016.09 - Current
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Bellefonte Hospital
2015.05 - 2016.05
Driver
Stericycle
2013.08 - 2015.12
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Ashland Community And Technical College
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Ashland Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
Stonewall Jackson High School
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