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Jessica Claire
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Professional Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in acute environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Hardworking nursing professional bringing 10+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to diverse patients. Knowledgeable about [Type] and [Type] requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Diligent Nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Experienced [Job Title] offering over [Number] years of healthcare experience. Highly accurate and efficient with strong time management skills and reliable, hardworking nature. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Accomplishments
  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
  • Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Skills
  • Organization and Planning
  • Healthcare Ethics
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Current MI licensure with State Board of Nurse Examiners
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Trauma recovery
  • Collecting vitals
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient Management
  • Patient Information Collection
  • Patient and family education
  • Intravenous therapy
  • EMR / EHR
  • Medication Administration
  • Tracheostomy Care
Work History
08/2019 to Current
RN, Emergency Department Ascension Health Fort Branch, IN,
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
09/2011 to 09/2018
Registered Nurse Kaiser Permanente Fayetteville, GA,
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • 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.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
  • 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.
  • Cared for patients in 25-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
11/1999 to 08/2010
Certified Surgical Technologist United Surgical Partners International Los Alamitos, CA,
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Handled numerous sanitization tasks for surgical sites by cleaning and sterilizing, maintaining supply inventories and organizing items effectively.
  • Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools, including retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
  • Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurosurgery and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
  • Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
  • Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
  • Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.
  • Assisted surgeons with reductions, pain injections and casting.
  • Arranged instruments according to surgeons' preferences.
  • Quickly and accurately set up equipment and counts, following surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms for patients, including preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Supported surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Conducted initial and terminal sponge, instrument and needle counts.
  • Kept accurate counts of needle, instrument and sponge inventories.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
Education
Expected in 06/1999 to to
Associate of Science: CST
Baker College - Flint, MI
GPA:
Expected in 05/2010 to to
Associate of Science: Nursing
Lansing Community College - Lansing, MI
GPA:

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School Attended

  • Baker College
  • Lansing Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • RN, Emergency Department
  • Registered Nurse
  • Certified Surgical Technologist

Degrees

  • Associate of Science
  • Associate of Science

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