Laura M.

Ellis, BS RN
23912 Jockey Club Terrace
Damascus, MD 20872
Phone: (301) 233-4304
laura.ellis89@gmail.com
Education:
January 2015 to Present
Pursuing Bachelors in Nursing

Frostburg State University

Frostburg, MD

December 2013
Associate Degree in Nursing

Montgomery College
Silver Spring, MD

May 2011
Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology

Pennsylvania State University

State College, PA

Licensure & Certificates

State of Maryland RN license, License number: R209756
Adult advance life support (ACLS), Expires July 2018
Basic Life Support for healthcare providers (BLS), Expires May 2018
Clinical Experience:
Holy Cross Hospital
January 2015 to Present
Nurse Preceptor
Orients new nursing staff and nursing students to IMCU.
Educates and oversees new nursing staff on unit-based core competencies.
Ensures patient safety by educating new staff on Holy Cross Health policies,
AIDEIT, SBAR report and applicable nursing skills.
Holy Cross Hospital
March 2014 to Present
Staff Nurse
Provides bedside nursing care to both acutely and chronically ill patients with
conditions including cardiac arrhythmias, MI, CVA, CHF, renal disease,
respiratory disease, cancer and pre & post-operative needs.
Closely monitors patients by frequent assessment, vitals signs and cardiac
monitoring.
Prioritizes care and time management based on acuity of patient needs.
Manages complex patient needs including IV drips, PCA pumps, chest tubes,
central lines, wound and incision dressings.
Coordinates with physicians, specialists, rehab staff, respiratory therapists,
Care Managers and nutritionists to provide optimal patient care.
Professional Organizations:
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses

March 2014 to Present