Ava Ellison
Fresno
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Community Regional Medical Center Emergency Department
Fresno, CA
03.2024 - Current
- Delivered patient care in high-pressure emergency situations, ensuring timely and effective treatment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Administered medications following strict protocols, ensuring adherence to safety standards and regulations.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Conducted assessments and monitored vital signs to identify changes in patients' conditions promptly.
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TECHNICIAN
Watsonville Community Hospital - Watsonville
Watsonville
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
- Communicated test or assessment results to medical professionals.
- Collected patients' medical information to customize tests.
- Attached electrodes to patients' and recorded electrical impulses from heart to perform EKGs.
- Gathered biological samples for laboratory tests.
- Maintained compliance with standards for patient confidentiality and infection control.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Replenished items to maintain stock availability and ordered supplies needed for restocking.
UNIT COORDINATOR
Watsonville Community Hospital - Watsonville
Watsonville
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Recorded patient data in permanent records while maintaining HIPAA compliance and internal standards to protect individual medical information.
- Schedule appointments and handle incoming calls directed for the hospital and patients admitted.
- Assisted nursing and medical staff in clerical duties to support patient care.
- Answered phones to transfer calls or relay messages to patients or staff.
- Prepared charts for inpatient services.
EMT
ProTransport-1 - Santa Clara
Santa Clara
06.2018 - 05.2020
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Communicated with dispatchers and hospital personnel to arrange logistics for patient transport.
- Documented patient condition and treatment to facilitate plan of care.
- Operated and drove ambulances to transfer patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
- Reviewed inventory levels prior to shift and restocked ambulance to prepare for service.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Fresno, CA12-2023
A.A - Health Science
Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA05-2020
A.A Liberal Arts - Arts
Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA05-2020
High School - undefined
Scotts Valley High School
Scotts Valley06-2017
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
Certification
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ENPC - Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
- BLS
- EMT Training - 2018
- Ambulance Drivers License - 2018
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Community Regional Medical Center Emergency Department
03.2024 - Current
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TECHNICIAN
Watsonville Community Hospital - Watsonville
10.2021 - 08.2022
UNIT COORDINATOR
Watsonville Community Hospital - Watsonville
01.2020 - 10.2021
EMT
ProTransport-1 - Santa Clara
06.2018 - 05.2020
A.A - Health Science
Cabrillo College
A.A Liberal Arts - Arts
Cabrillo College
High School - undefined
Scotts Valley High School
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts