Tanya Ellis
About Tanya Ellis
Tanya Ellis is the Manager of Emergency Services at Scripps Health, with extensive experience in emergency and intensive care nursing. She has implemented significant improvements in patient care and has been recognized for her leadership and contributions to the field.
Title and Current Role
Tanya Ellis currently holds the position of Manager, Emergency Services at Scripps Health. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the operations, staff, and patient care processes in the emergency department.
Career Progression at Scripps Health
Tanya Ellis has had a long-standing career at Scripps Health. She began her journey as a Registered Nurse in Emergency Services from 2007 to 2011. She then advanced to the role of Supervisor, Emergency Services, a position she held from 2011 to 2019. In her current role as Manager, Emergency Services, she continues to contribute significantly to the department.
Previous Experience at Creighton University Medical Center
Before joining Scripps Health, Tanya Ellis worked at Creighton University Medical Center. Between 1999 and 2007, she held various positions including Registered Nurse in the Surgical/Trauma/Medical Unit, Registered Nurse in the Surgical/Trauma Intensive Care, and Unit Shift Supervisor in the Surgical/Trauma ICU.
Educational Background
Tanya Ellis pursued her Master of Science (M.S.) in Nursing Leadership and Management from Walden University, which she completed between 2011 and 2013. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse from Nebraska Methodist College, attained from 1995 to 1999.
Key Initiatives and Achievements
Tanya Ellis has implemented a new triage system at Scripps Health, achieving a 20% reduction in patient wait times. She received the 'Excellence in Nursing Leadership' award from Scripps Health in 2020 and published an article on emergency nursing best practices in the Journal of Emergency Nursing in 2018. Additionally, she led her team during the 2020 California wildfires and mentors nursing students through the Scripps Health internship program.