Monica Ellis
Baton Rouge
Summary
Diligent nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Our Lady of the Lake North Infusion
Baton Rouge, LA
04.2024 - Current
- Administered chemotherapy and biotherapy to oncology patients, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Monitored patient vitals and reactions during infusion treatments, providing immediate interventions as needed.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, side effects, and supportive care options to enhance understanding.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans, promoting comprehensive patient management.
- Educated patients and families about cancer treatments, side effects, and self-care strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions.
- Managed complex medication regimens while monitoring for potential drug interactions or adverse reactions, mitigating risks associated with cancer treatments.
- Developed trusting relationships with patients through active listening skills and empathetic communication style, fostering a supportive environment during challenging times in their lives.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and facilitating continuity of care among healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient, ensuring the highest quality of care.
Trauma ICU Nurse
Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center
Baton Rouge, LA
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Administered critical care interventions for trauma patients in fast-paced ICU environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, ensuring timely responses to changes.
- Educated families on trauma care processes and recovery expectations to enhance understanding and support.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing, monitoring, and documenting vital signs, lab results, and medical histories.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Emergency Room Charge Nurse
Our Lady Of The Lake North
Baton Rouge, LA
02.2020 - 10.2023
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Charge Nurse- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Emergency Room Technician
Our Lady Of The Lake North
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Maintained clean and sanitary environment in emergency department to meet hygiene measures.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to provide patients with comprehensive care.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits and treatments in patient medical files.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
Baton Rouge, LA12-2022
Diploma - Nursing
Baton Rouge General School of Nursing
Baton Rouge, LA10-2019
High School Diploma -
Brusly High School
Brusly, LA05-2013
Skills
- Emergency Room Services
- Unit Oversight, Nursing Assignments
- Patient Care Assessment
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Medical Emergency Response, Cardiac Arrest
- Medication Administration
- Emergency Patient Triage
- EPIC EMR
- Prioritizing Patients
- Compassionate and Caring
- Acute Illness
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Collaboration with physicians and healthcare team members
- Chemotherapy administration
- Blood transfusion
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Airway management
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- CPI
Timeline
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Our Lady of the Lake North Infusion
04.2024 - Current
Trauma ICU Nurse
Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center
10.2023 - 04.2024
Emergency Room Charge Nurse
Our Lady Of The Lake North
02.2020 - 10.2023
Emergency Room Technician
Our Lady Of The Lake North
01.2019 - 10.2019
Diploma - Nursing
Baton Rouge General School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Brusly High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University