Tonia Ellsworth
Munfordville,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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
The Community Health Clinic
06.2020 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Med Center
06.2018 - Current
- Reduced emergency room wait times by efficiently triaging patients and prioritizing care based on severity of conditions.
- Provided compassionate care to patients and their families, addressing concerns and answering questions regarding treatment options.
- Utilized evidence-based practice methods to guide clinical decision-making processes while caring for patients in the Emergency Department.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ10.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Spencerian College - Louisville
Louisville, KY10.2005
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Glasgow School For Health Occupations
Glasgow, KY11.1994
Skills
- Wound Care
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Emergency Response
- Appointment Scheduling
- Case Management
- Coordinating referrals
- Medical Records Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Home visits
- Medication and IV administration
- EMR / EHR
- Intravenous therapy
Certification
- BLS
- ALCS
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- TNCC
Timeline
Registered Nurse
The Community Health Clinic
06.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Med Center
06.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Nursing
Spencerian College - Louisville
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Glasgow School For Health Occupations
- BLS
- ALCS
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- TNCC
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