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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

Enthusiastic RN eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in my nursing career.

Skills
  • Data Entry
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Chronic disease management
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • EMR / EHR
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Collecting vitals
  • Medication Administration
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Patient education
  • Patient recovery assessments
  • Anesthesia recovery
  • Care activities prioritization
  • Staff performance evaluation
  • Training staff

Work History
RN Staff Nurse, 10/2019 to 05/2020
St Joseph School Of NursingProvidence, RI,
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • 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.
  • Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts using Med Stream with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
RN Staff Nurse, 01/2015 to 05/2019
St Joseph School Of NursingNorth Providence, RI,
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • 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.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • 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.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Cared for patients in 14-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts using Epic with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs.
RN Floor Nurse, 08/1999 to 10/2013
Medical Search InternationalGreen Bay, WI,
  • Modified patient health treatment plans by observing patient conditions and responses.
  • Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
  • Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on a Telemetry floor.
  • Measured and recorded patients' vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration.
  • Coped effectively with mental and emotional challenges of positions by remaining centered on patients' needs and delivering quality care.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
  • Helped patients feel comfortable by adjusting positions and engaging in casual conversation.
  • Reported health status concerns to senior nursing staff and clinicians for review.
  • Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
  • Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
  • Utilized Epic to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
  • Collected and documented vital signs every 4 hours to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
  • Supported patients in completing activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming and shower assistance.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • 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.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and workshops.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • 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.
  • Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Education
High School Diploma: , Expected in to Mason City High School - Mason City, IA
GPA:
Associate of Applied Science: Nursing Practice, Expected in to North Iowa Area Community College - Mason City, IA
GPA:
Certifications
  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • Iowa multi state license- 105561
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School Attended

  • Mason City High School
  • North Iowa Area Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • RN Staff Nurse
  • RN Staff Nurse
  • RN Floor Nurse

Degrees

  • High School Diploma
  • Associate of Applied Science

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