Lisa Ellis

Atascosa, Texas

adxzm2@r.postjobfree.com - 325-***-****

SUMMARY

** ***** ** ********** ** a Registered Nurse

Experience in a Medical unit in a hospital setting and 1 year of experience as a Research Nurse in an Endocrinologist's office caring for clients with a wide range of diseases.

8 years' experience as an ADON in the LTC setting.

16 years’ experience caring for patients and families as a Hospice Nurse.

My organizational skills as well as my professionalism in nursing will prove to be a very valuable asset to your company.

Knowledgeable regarding CMS and DADS regulations and compliance requirements

WORK EXPERIENCE

RN Case Manager/Alternate Administrator an DNS- December 2019 to Present

Elysian Hospice

Case manager serving San Antonio. Responsibilities include directing and coordination care according to patient’s level of care. Monitors and directs patient care to ensure treatment plans are effective, current, and coordinated with appropriate resources. Supervises CNA’s. Provide care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act. Documentation completed regarding patient assessment and on-going care concisely according to policy and nursing standards.

Responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Hospice Program. Accountable for the planning, implementation, direction and overall management of the total Hospice Program. Insures delivery of highest quality of care and services through the agency. DPCS is ultimately responsible for the development and implementation of the Infection Control Program; assists with Quality Assurance services, sales and bottom-line growth of Hospice. Manages Hospice personnel and operations in most efficient and cost effective manner. Carries out assignments as directed by immediate supervisor. During the absence of the Administrator, will assume responsibility for the overall hospice operations as Alternate Administrator

RN Case Manager – December 2018 to December 2019

Trinity Hospice

Case manager serving San Antonio. Responsibilities include directing and coordination care according to patient’s level of care. Monitors and directs patient care to ensure treatment plans are effective, current, and coordinated with appropriate resources. Supervises CNA’s. Provide care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act. Documentation completed regarding patient assessment and on-going care concisely according to policy and nursing standards.

Alternate Administrator and Alternate Director of Nursing – April 2018- December 2018

Companion Hospice and Palliative Care of South Texas

Responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Hospice Program. Accountable for the planning, implementation, direction and overall management of the total Hospice Program. Insures delivery of highest quality of care and services through the agency. DPCS is ultimately responsible for the development and implementation of the Infection Control Program; assists with Quality Assurance services, sales and bottom-line growth of Hospice. Manages Hospice personnel and operations in most efficient and cost effective manner. Carries out assignments as directed by immediate supervisor. During the absence of the Administrator, will assume responsibility for the overall hospice operations as Alternate Administrator.

Registered Nurse Case Manager San Antonio, TX – December 2017-Present

Companion Hospice and Palliative Care of South Texas

Case manager serving San Antonio. Responsibilities include directing and coordination care according to patient’s level of care. Monitors and directs patient care to ensure treatment plans are effective, current, and coordinated with appropriate resources. Supervises CNA’s. Provide care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act. Documentation completed regarding patient assessment and on-going care concisely according to policy and nursing standards.

Director of Nursing

Bandera Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center- Bandera, Tx- August 2017 to December 2017

Providing care for residents in LTC facility

Performed assessments and care planning

Supervised and evaluated performance of Nursing staff

Care plan meetings and problem resolution for residents and families

Staffing and infection control

Case Manager

Encompass Hospice – San Antonio, Tx- August 2016 to August 2017

RN Case Manager for 21-24 Hospice patients, providing end of life care for patients with terminal illness

Provide symptom relief physically, emotionally and spiritually to patients and families

Assess patients and families for needs during terminal illnesses

Case Manager

Interim Health Care - San Angelo, TX - July 2015 to July 2016

RN Case Manager for 21 hospice patients, providing end of life care for patients with terminal illness.

Provide symptom relief physically, emotionally and spiritually to patients and families.

Assess patients and families for needs during terminal illnesses

Skills Used: Physical assessment skills, pain control, medication administration, education to patients and families on disease process and hospice philosophy

Director of Nursing

Ballinger Healthcare and Rehab - Ballinger, TX - May 2014 to July 2015

Providing care for residents in LTC setting

Performed assessments and care planning

Supervised and evaluated performance of LVN's and CNA's

Care plan meetings and problem resolution for residents and families

Staffing and infection control as well

Director of Nurses

Madison Medical Resort - November 2013 to April 2014

Startup for a new skilled and long term care facility

Hiring skilled staff and ensured residents were cared for according to all state and federal regulations by implementing best practice

Director of Nurses

Sienna Nursing and Rehabilitation - Sienna, IT - July 2013 to November 2013

Ensured that up to 116 residents were cared for, according to state and government regulations by implementing best practice

Ensured the facility was staffed by acuity of the resident while staying in line with the budgetary constraints

Ensured residents were cared for in the best possible manner while keeping budgets within the monetary allowance

Compass Hospice – November 2011 to July 2013

Interim Clinical Director/CQI Manager

February 2013 to July 2013

Staffing per acuity of patients, budget control, ensuring federal and state regulations are followed and patient care remained in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Registered Nurse, CQI Manager

December 2012 to February 2013

Alternate Supervising Nurse, doing chart audits, focus audits, CQI quarterly reporting

Admission audits for the comfortable dying measures and public reporting to Medicare

New hire orientation, In-servicing staff on areas of needed improvement

Other duties included: Admissions coordinator and Home Health Aide coordinator

Registered Nurse, Case Manager

November 2011 to December 2012

Case management for up to 14 patients ensuring they received the best quality of care during their final stage of life. Continuously evaluating patients and families for their physical, spiritual and psychological needs and providing comfort and dignity to patients under my care.

Registered Nurse, Infection Control Practitioner, Employee Health, Wound Care

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital - June 2011 to November 2011

Ensured infection control policies and procedures were up to date with current CDC guidelines.

Surveillance of facility residents and data collection for health care associated infections and hand hygiene compliance of staff members.

Teaching current guidelines and regulations to staff regarding infection control practices.

Monitored wound care documentation and consulting with nursing staff and teaching best practices for wound care

Ensured staff was kept up to date on immunizations and PPD tests

Ensured all OSHA guidelines are being followed and training performed with current staff and new hires.

Registered Nurse, Utilization Review Nurse

Texas Department of Aging and Disabilities - January 2011 to June 2011

Desk reviews for Medicaid Non-waiver programs for clients with intellectual disabilities to ensure clients are receiving the proper types and amounts of services needed to ensure their wellbeing.

Registered Nurse, Field Nurse

Home Hospice - July 2008 to December 2010

Provided quality care for clients who are at the end of their life

Continuously reevaluated physical, spiritual and psychological needs of clients and their families

Ensured clients were kept comfortable and pain free by evaluating clients' needs on an individual basis

Registered Nurse

ADON, Manor Park Inc - August 2006 to July 2008

Cared for residents with Alzheimer's disease

Performed assessments, care planning, and MDS's about residents

Supervised and evaluated performance of LVN's and CNA's

Care plan meetings and problem resolution for residents and families

Staffing and infection control

Registered Nurse, Office Nurse

Permian Endocrinology and Diabetes Center - March 2006 to August 2006

Prepared clients for visits with Endocrinologists, doing intake history, vital signs, and lab work

Trained new clients on insulin use, diabetes, insulin pump therapy, and glucose monitoring

Patient education for endocrine disorders

Registered Nurse

ADON, Parks Methodist Retirement Village - January 2001 to March 2006

Medicare MDS Coordinator responsibilities included performing health assessments on clients needing services in a Skilled Nursing Facility, data entry of assessments, care planning, and coordinating care of residents in a LTC facility.

Staffing, staff development, employee health, infection control tracking, and risk management duties

Registered Nurse

Diabetes Center of the Southwest - January 2000 to January 2001

Clinical Research Coordinator, responsibilities included all aspects of drug research, such as patient care, phlebotomy, drug accountability, patient recruitment, and data collection

Additional duties included supervising and performing IV therapy in an outpatient setting, training clients on the use and installation of insulin pumps, teaching and monitoring clients on anticoagulant therapy, diabetic teaching, wound care, monitoring and training pediatric and adult clients on Growth Hormone Therapy, performing all stimulation tests for several Endocrinologists, and patient care and teaching in an office setting.

Registered Nurse

Midland Memorial Hospital - February 1996 to January 2000

Provided holistic care of clients on a med-surg unit with cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal, hepatic, metabolic, endocrine and various other disorders

Other duties included relief charge nurse

EDUCATION

Baccalaureate in Nursing

Grand Canyon University

2012

Associates in Nursing

Midland College 1995

High School Diploma

Robert E. Lee High School

1982

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