Laura Ellis

Email: abpb45@r.postjobfree.com

Address:

City: Durand

State: MI

Zip: 48429

Country: USA

Phone: 810-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

Energetic and motivational LPN and leader dedicated to driving top-quality patient care. Looking for a position in a top-notch facility with a commitment to innovative processes.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from OCC, Waterford MI 1/2001 to 5/1995 (Nursing)

High School Dipolma from College Network, Waterford MI 1/2001 to 11/2012

Job History / Details:

Professional Summary

Energetic and motivational LPN and leader dedicated to driving top-quality patient care. Looking for a position in a top-notch facility with a commitment to innovative processes.

Licenses

LPN since 1993

CPR certified through American Heart Association

Skill Highlights

Supervisory duties

BAC screening/drug screen collection

Lab result evaluation

Patient evaluation/intervention

Critical care nursing

Problem resolution

Professional bedside manner

Patient positioning

Feeding assistance

Tracheotomy care

Foley catheter insertion/removal

Insulin medication assistance

High level of autonomy

Policy and program development

Organizational skills

Familiarity with disease management programs

Hospice philosophy

Wound cleaning/care

Infection control standards

Acute and rehabilitative care

Specimen collection/processing

Wound care

Geriatric treatment knowledge

Psych and mental health care proficiency

Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines

Body mechanics knowledge

Client-focused

Team leadership

Self-motivated

Training and development

Staff training/development

Calm under pressure

Complex problem solving

Professional Experience

September 1998 to Current

Crestmont Fenton, mi

LPN

Started as a floor nurse for 8 years, became a Unit Manager for 4 years, then was Staff Developement Coordinator for last 2 years.Delegated staff nurse duties.Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.Provided treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law.Responsible for primary care, case management, and medication management.Frequently commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.Participated in unit based Quality Assurance Program.Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.Maintained all confidential personnel files, licensing and CPR compliance records.Provided necessary health education training for staff.

Was responsible for Orientation and Training. Interviewed, hired, drug screened, and trained 167 employees, as well as maintained 133 residents immunizations. In charge of all employee and resident infection control. Attended 3 day seminar for Infection Prevention in 2011. Stepped down SDC position voluntarily to get back to what I really love to do, which is make a difference in someones life.

October 1996 to December 1997

Argentine Care Center Argentine, mi

Charge Nurse

Moved to Fenton area and was employed as a Charge Nurse. Basic Nursing skills Responsible for primary care, case management, and medication management.Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.Provided treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law.Delegated staff duties.

September 1995 to October 1996

Bloomfield Orchard Villa West Bloomfield, Mi

Charge Nurse

Worked independently as a Charge Nurse on 3rd Shift directly after receiving my LPN Certificate.Provided caring companionship to elderly and developmentally disabled patients.

Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.Managed clinical oversight for 60 bed unit.

Education and Training

1993 OCC Waterford, mi

Certificate Nursing

Continued and received prerequisites for Associates Degree, but family tragedy prevented completion.

College Network,

Associate of Science Nursing

Currently enrolled

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