ELLEN FATSALAS

• Administered medications and monitored patient vitals in the intensive care unit.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
• Implemented infection control protocols to ensure patient safety and wellbeing.

Extensive experience in caring for patients post cardiac surgery and minimally invasive procedures including TAVI’s and mitral clips

• Educated patients and families on treatment processes and care procedures.
• Assisted in emergency procedures to stabilize critically ill patients.
• Documented patient progress and changes in condition accurately and timely.
• Trained new nurses on ICU protocols and best practices for patient care.
• Utilized advanced monitoring equipment to track patient health indicators effectively.
• Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
• Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
• Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
• Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
• Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted as needed according to physician orders or established protocols.
• Prioritized multiple tasks while maintaining excellent standards of care delivery.
• Assessed patient's condition and monitored vital signs.
• Participated in quality improvement activities aimed at improving the overall standard of care provided to ICU patients.
• Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
• Recognized changes in patient conditions, promptly notified physicians, and implemented appropriate interventions as necessary.
• Trained new nursing staff and students, sharing knowledge and best practices in critical care nursing.
• Coordinated discharge planning, ensuring patients transitioned safely from ICU to next level of care.
• Managed comprehensive care for critically ill patients, ensuring adherence to ICU protocols and guidelines.
• Managed patient pain and discomfort through effective pain management strategies, enhancing patient comfort.
• Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
• Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses and outcomes.
• Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
• Developed and maintained professional relationships with members of health care team, patient, and patient's family.
• Assisted in the performance of diagnostic tests and interpreted results to guide nursing care.
• Responded to life-saving situations using appropriate resuscitation techniques and emergency protocols.
• Operated and maintained life support systems and other medical equipment with precision and care.
• Participated in clinical rounds with physicians, offering insights from nursing perspective to inform patient care decisions.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.

• Managed occupational and non-occupational health issues for employees, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment.
• Delivered expert advice to help make return-to-work determinations and complete accurate medical assessments.
• Updated health services programs to align with changing requirements, best practices, and regulations, enhancing service delivery.
• Promoted health program policies and services to employees to improve overall workforce well-being.
• Created customized health promotion and education activities for company employees.
• Collaborated with managers to verify and improve compliance with health-related policies protecting employees.
• Devised and tracked KPIs to assess health program performance against benchmarks.

• As an experienced functional assessor I have been accustomed to regularly conducting face-to-face assessments with the claimants maintaining both a professional yet personable approach with them.
• It is paramount to be a confident individual and be able to make good decisions when conducting good clinical assessments— skills which I believe I possess and practice regularly.
• Additionally, with my previous experience of working as a functional assessor I am well aware of the practicalities and difficulties claimants face when living with an impairment and a long-term disability and thus can empathise with the barriers they face daily, which further helps me in my clinical decision making.
• Mentored new staff members to ensure their competency in assessing claimants independently.
• Mentored new staff members, ensuring competency in claim assessments and fostering their professional development.

• During the outbreak of Covid 19, I worked at the hospital to care for patients recovering from the virus.
• Assisted patients and families in feeling comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and well-being.

• Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated patient care in collaboration with specialists and senior clinical staff to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Contributed and supported team efforts by leveraging highly developed interpersonal and communication skills to enhance collaboration.
• Competently managed severely critical care patients while practicing skills such as advanced ventilation, continuous cardiac monitoring, and swan ganz catheters.

• Provided comprehensive care for patients experiencing multi-organ failure and ARDS in a hospital setting.
• Valued as a worker within a large multidisciplinary team, often serving as second in charge on shifts.
• Supported patients and families in navigating challenging situations, fostering recovery and wellbeing.