Ellen Haddock, RN, BSN

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Westminster, MD 21157

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Professional Summary

Healthcare professional with 30 years of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN).

Extensive and diverse portfolio of knowledge and experience performing duties spanning multiple medical disciplines including but not limited to; Case Management, Progressive Care/Observation, Transplant Coordination, Critical Care, Post Anesthesia Care, Ambulatory Care, Perioperative Care, Intensive Care, and Intermediate Care.

Comprehensive understanding of multiple healthcare policies, guidelines, practices, regulations, and patient care systems. Active participant in hospital and unit-based committees, professional development forums and healthcare promotion and improvement initiatives. Proficient in the use of numerous healthcare and back-office applications including; Epic, CERNER, Learning Omnicell, UNOS, DonorNet, TIEDI, Lotus Notes, Nasco, Facets, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, PowerChart, etc.

Employment History

Carroll Hospital Center ( February 8,2023 to now)

I am working on a Medical/Surgical floor. I have experience with pulmonary, cardiac, neuro, Gi, Gu and post operative patients that are stable. The patient load is 5 to 6 patients per shift. I have also been a charge nurse on this floor as well.

Absolute Care (November 8, 2021- February 1,2023)

Case Manager – Physical Care

Responsible for a panel of 80 to 100 patients or members of Absolute Care which provides concierge medicine for the under privileged. The goal is to meet the patients where they are to diminish the social determinants of health that are preventing the patient from being successful with maintaining their health.

This is done by assisting the patient with filling out disability paperwork, TDAP forms, housing applications.

I also coordinate transition from the hospital back to the outpatient environment.

In addition; I schedule in clinic appointments to review medications, follow up on care questions.

Develop and continue their care plans and make adjustments as needed.

I have patients that are difficult to reach and work with our outreach community health workers to reach these members.

In summary, patients are met where they are to take care of their needs whatever they may be. We discuss diabetes education, heart failure education, respiratory education as well as nutrition education. We also discussed the importance of exercise in well-being.

Northwest Medical Center (February 2021 - November 2021)

Staff RN – Observation

●Responsible for an initial caseload of five patients to include Medical Surgical patients, new onset seizure patients, neuro patients, pre-operative patients, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, respiratory and cardiac patients. Patients will either be admitted to the hospital or discharged after being evaluated in the Observation Unit.

●Responsible for 4-hour assessments, cardiac monitoring, lab work as well as preparing patients for procedures and radiological testing when ordered.

●Responsible for discharging patients safely which includes discharge teaching with a safe discharge plan.

Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield (2020-2021)

RN Reviewer - Nurse Analyst

●Responsible for the review of provider and member appeals and conducting extensive research and analysis to assist with the determination of cases being upheld or approved.

●Appeals reviewed cover a broad range of disciplines including medical necessity, pediatric, orthopedic, surgical procedures, neurologic, cardiology, maximum benefits, etc.

●Utilize multiple IT resources in conducting duties to include Lotus Notes, Nasco and Facets.

Sinai Hospital (2019-2020)

RN Staff Nurse – Telemetry/Observation

●Worked collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to provide a broad range of observation and monitoring services for patients with varying conditions including but not limited to; heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, drug abuse, psychiatric conditions, surgical follow-up, vascular issues, Afib RVR, stroke, pneumonia, UTI, etc.

●Developed nursing care plans, provided and delegated patient care activities based upon patient needs and supervised the delivery of care.

●Evaluated patient response to treatment, nursing intervention, and revised the plan of care as necessary.

●Monitored patient progress and prepares patients for discharge including the provision of education pre and post discharge.

●Conducted procedures to include; TAVR, Cardiac Catheter, pre CABG, dressings, etc.

University of Maryland Medical Center (2008- 2019)

RN Nurse Coordinator – Transitional Care

●Worked collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team with a focus on case management to determine potential and actual risks to recovery and formulate plans to achieve the best outcomes for appropriate utilization and safe, efficient and timely transition and discharge.

●Responsible for developing and coordinating the implementation of primary and alternative discharges plans, conducting ongoing management of inpatient length of stay, and facilitating the reduction of readmissions across the organization.

●Continuously managed a caseload with an average of 70 – 75 patients per month.

●Conducted care management rounds, interpreted and integrated each patient’s story into the overall plan of care.

●Performed patient education in a manner that enabled patients to play an active role in managing their needs and reduced the need for hospitalization.

●Led and assisted with the development and implementation of corrective action plans for the resolution of complex problematic issues and actively participated in clinical performance activities.

●Collaborated on a continuous basis with physicians, nurses, social workers, utilization management, multiple departments, payers, agencies, etc. to eliminate barriers and ensure the efficient and effective delivery of care in the appropriate setting.

RN On-Call Transplant Coordinator

●Responsible for the administration and management of 1500 patients on the kidney pancreas waitlist.

●Reviewed all patient testing with surgeons and cardiologists to determine transplant candidates on a case-by-case basis.

●Gained extensive experience teaching patients regarding chronic illnesses and their effects on overall health. Patient teaching included preoperative surgical care, post-operative care, diabetic education, pulmonary care, cardiac care.

●Ensured that each patient’s overall wellbeing was continuously reviewed to determine transplant readiness.

●Responsible for scheduling additional testing as needed. Performed follow up on patient’s dialysis compliance as well as any needs for testing supplies or additional education on the process of monthly lab work.

●Responsible for responding to inquiries from patients regarding their status on the transplant waitlist.

RN Inpatient Transplant Coordinator

●Educated patients regarding their medications, side effects, activities of daily living, diet, and activity restrictions.

●Conducted discharge planning activities. Coordinated follow up outpatient appointments and reviewed patient medications, filled prescriptions, educated patients on the use of the pill box, wound care, surgical follow up as well as any psychosocial issues that may arise.

●Reviewed patient’s overall health, chronic conditions, such as diabetes management, use of insulin, and oral medications. Conferred with referring nephrologists to ensure appropriate patient care.

●Reviewed patient’s medications prior to discharge. Conducted post discharge phone calls to review the patient’s medications, compliance, and reeducate as needed. Reviewed laboratory results with nephrologists and ensured adjustments to patient’s medication dosages were applied according to required medication levels.

Carroll Hospital Center (2002 – 2008)

Ambulatory Surgery RN

●Prepared patients for outpatient surgery. Started IVs, conducted admission assessments, and administered preoperative medications as ordered.

●Educated patients regarding postoperative discharge instructions and expectations.

●Performed medication teaching in association with reviewing patient’s medications.

●Recovered outpatients after surgery and conducted monitoring activities as they awoke from anesthesia.

●Observed patients for any cardiopulmonary changes and assessed pain status both preoperatively and postoperatively.

●Administer pain medications and any other medications as ordered to include; antiemetics, antibiotics, and ant inflammatory agents.

●Established experience in phase two care which includes discussion of discharge orders and answering questions about self-care following surgery. Patient population included orthopedic patients, gynecologic, urology, general surgery as well as ENT patients.

●Led the creation and revision of multiple healthcare guidelines including; The Use of Lasix as a continuous IV infusion, The Use of Intravenous Amiodarone, and The Use of Intravenous Natrecor.

●Responsible for the creation and oversight of the “Breakfast Bites”, an extended educational resource which provided poster board exhibits, promoted staff interaction and team building, and recommendations for improved health care service.

Intermediate Care RN

●Responsible for the care of acutely ill patients. Patients were monitored on a cardiac monitor during their stay in IMC. Patient population included, postoperative patients, CCU step down patients, as well as patients who were chronically ventilated at home and became ill from another cause and required additional medical support.

●Provided care for patients that were on another units and for cardiac or pulmonary reasons needed either an IV cardiac medication or needed to be monitored more closely for at least 24 hours.

●Conducted complete assessments every 8 hours and a recheck on the systems that were involved in the illness at the time. Duties included, suctioning respiratory patients, monitoring cardiac rhythms, and administering and titrating medications as ordered.

●Maintained frequent contact with physicians and provided frequent updates to families and patients as to their status.

●Performed frequent vascular and surgical site checks for postop patients, assessed changes in status such as increased abdominal girth, wound status, vital signs, etc.

●Conducted frequent dressing changes, NGT suctioning, and tube feedings to include the evaluation of drainage and suction monitoring.

●Evaluated patients for residuals when receiving tube feedings to determine toleration levels, performed changes according to patient status and orders.

●Conducted care for patients’ IV needs including IV site assessment and status of medication administration.

●Conducted frequent assessments for patients requiring central line access.

●Additional responsibilities included serving as Chairperson for the IMC EducationCommittee, and IMC representative to the Carroll Hospital Center Pathway Committee.

Critical Care RN

●Conducted vital signs and assessments every 4 hours for medical and surgical patients with a focus on pulmonary and cardiac patients as well as surgical patients.

●Administered central line IVs and IV medications as ordered.

●Assisted with bedside procedures such as placement of central lines, bronchoscopies, colonoscopies as well cardioversion for patients in atrial fibrillation.

●Cared for mechanically ventilated patients to include; suctioning, ventilator monitoring, and performing frequent lab tests to evaluate patient progress.

●Maintained frequent contact with physicians to report patient status changes and administer change orders as needed.

●Cared for GI patients that required frequent blood transfusions and performed frequent status assessments.

●Prepared patients for surgery and performed post-operative recovery procedures.

●Cared for patients requiring frequent neuro assessments, physician updates, and medication adjustments.

●Provided preoperative and postoperative care for aortic aneurysm patients to include frequent assessments and treatment changes according to status.

Sinai Hospital (1994 – 1997)

Perioperative and Post Anesthesia Care RN

●Prepared general surgery, cataract, gynecological, orthopedic, and urology patients for surgery.

●Conducted preoperative assessments to include lab evaluations, phlebotomy procedures, and the administration of medications as ordered.

●Recovered general surgery patients, monitored vital signs, and assessed airway patency.

●Implemented changes according to patient status and physician orders and administered pain medication according to written order.

Intensive Care RN

●Provided care for Neuro ICU patients with ICP drains and patients that required Swan Ganz catheters for evaluating cardiac status and stability.

●Assisted mechanically ventilated patients as well as surgical patients that were septic.

●Performed frequent blood draws and IV changes, assisted physicians at bedside to change central lines as needed, assisted with Bronchoscopies and Colonoscopies.

●Performed complete assessments to include changes in treatment as warranted and provided frequent updates to physicians and family members.

Education

●BSN Nursing, University of Phoenix 2009.

●AA Nursing, Catonsville Community College 1991.

Licenses, Certifications and Affiliations

●Registered Nurse License, Maryland R111273.

●Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification September 2022

●Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification April 2021.

●Legal Nurse Consultant Training, Course Completed August 2019.

●Maryland Nurses Association.

References available upon request

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