Elijah Wells III
Newhall
Summary
ACLS, PALS, and BLS certified Strong work ethic, excellent time management skills, and superb ability to provide client-centered care Leadership and teamwork ability which stems from running collegiate track and field
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse II
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
12.2024 - Current
- Daily Physical assessment
- Administered medication
- Coordinated with physicians and other healthcare professionals for creating and evaluating care plans
- Provide emotional and physical support to patients
- Educated patients on how to manage their illness
- Directed and supervised LPN and CNAs
- Maintained hygienic and safe working environment in compliance with healthcare procedures
Clinical Nurse II/Charge Nurse
UCLA HEALTH-Stewart & Lynda Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital
04.2018 - Current
- Provide leadership and supervision to nursing staff during assigned shifts
- Delegate and monitor staff assignments based on patient acuity and unit needs
- Ensure safe, therapeutic, and patient-centered care in compliance with hospital policies and standards
- Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and discharges
- Serve as primary point of contact for physicians, therapists, and the interdisciplinary treatment team
- Facilitate effective communication between staff, patients, and families when appropriate
- Promote a therapeutic, safe environment for patients and staff
Education
Masters Entry Clinical Nursing -
University of California, Los Angeles
06.2018
Bachelor’s of Art - Sociology
University of California, Los Angeles
06.2009
Psych NP - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN06-2023
Skills
Therapeutic Communication-using active listening, empathy, and clear language to build trust and support patients effectively
Crisis Intervention and De-escalation: recognizing early warning signs of agitation and safely intervening to prevent escalation
Clinical Assessment Skills: Ability to perform thorough physical, emotional, and psychosocial assessments to identify patient needs
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: applying sound judgment to prioritize care, respond to emergencies, and make safe decisions
Nursing Experience
- UCLA School of Nursing
- UCLA Ronald Reagan Hospital
- Medical Surgical (25 hours)
- Pediatrics (60 hours)
- Immersion: 7 East Medical Telemetry Unit (300 hours)
- Kaiser Sunset
- Maternity (60 hours)
- VA Hospital Los Angeles
- UCLA-Santa Monica
- Medical Surgical (120 hours)
- Torrance Memorial Hospital
- Medical Surgical (60 hours)
- Little Company of Mary-San Pedro
- Psychiatric (60 hours)
Timeline
Clinical Nurse II
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
12.2024 - Current
Clinical Nurse II/Charge Nurse
UCLA HEALTH-Stewart & Lynda Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital
04.2018 - Current
Bachelor’s of Art - Sociology
University of California, Los Angeles
Masters Entry Clinical Nursing -
University of California, Los Angeles
Psych NP - Nursing
Walden University