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Jessica Claire
  • Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
  • Home: (555) 432-1000
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Professional Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse bringing 8 years treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Expert multi-tasker capable of prioritizing clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.

Skills
  • Chronic disease management
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Preventative health
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Physical assessments
  • Patient counseling
  • Hospice philosophy understanding
  • Care plan development
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Patient management
  • Foley catheters
  • Administering immunizations
  • Medication distribution
  • Data entry
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • IV setup
  • Patient assessments
  • Chest pain management
  • Infection control measures
  • Patient discharge
  • Precepting
  • Medical Records Management
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Personal care needs
  • Medication administration
  • Feeding pumps understanding
  • Staff supervision
  • Charting and clinical documentation
  • Direct patient care
  • Family advocacy
Work History
Registered Nurse, 01/2018 to Current
American Renal AssociatesSeneca, SC,
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
  • Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Updated patient charts using Cerner Software with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over [Number] patients daily.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and [Type] workshops.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Travel Registered Nurse, 03/2015 to 01/2018
TotalmedWarwick, RI,
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Updated patient charts using [Software] with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Provided high level of customer service to each person by engaging customer and using active listening and effective interpersonal skills.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on [Number]-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to [Number] patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over [Number] patients daily.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
  • Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and [Type] workshops.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse, 08/2012 to 03/2015
Atrium HealthNebo, NC,
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including [Type] and [Type] procedures.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Recorded details regarding all therapies, including [Type] and [Type] to keep patient charts updated.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over [Number] patients daily.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
  • Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of [Type] patients in challenging [Type] environment.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
Education
: , Expected in 05/1982
Chester County High School - Henderson, TN
GPA:
Associate of Science: Registered Nurse, Expected in 05/2012
Jackson State Community College - Jackson, TN
GPA:
Certifications
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
  • Registered Nurse in Tennessee, License number [number], [year]
  • NIHSS Certification
  • Continuing Education

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School Attended

  • Chester County High School
  • Jackson State Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Nurse
  • Travel Registered Nurse
  • Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse

Degrees

  • Associate of Science

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