Katherine Jones
Abilene,TX,
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse candidate with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Nurse
Hendrick Medical Center
Abilene, TX
08.2020 - Current
- Performed comprehensive assessments, evidence-based nursing practice, and holistic and culturally sensitive care
- Created comprehensive, evidence-based care plans that prioritized care appropriately
- Developed understanding of tools of care, including catheters, stethoscopes, glucometers, thermometers, breathing equipment, suction equipment, cardiac monitors, blood pressure monitors, fetal heart rate monitors, and IV pumps
- Performed basic care including bathing, feeding, measuring, and recording vital signs, and measuring and recording vital sings
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs and monitored telemetry.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Delivered exceptional care to patients by helping with mobility and daily living requirements.
- Cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians' instructions.
- Monitored each patient to meet appropriate care and document status changes.
- Changed out and monitored bandages, catheters and IVs.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Completed medical facility experience while under supervision of qualified staff.
Nursing Assistant
The Heritage
Brentwood, TN
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Student Athletic Trainer
Brentwood High School
Brentwood, TN
07.2015 - 11.2018
- Injury Rehab, Pre and Post-Game Therapy, Injury Prevention
- Provided 900+ hours of active care for student athletes including assisting in therapy, providing preventative measures for injuries, and assisting in maintain hydration and basic care
- Communicated with head trainer and doctors about patient needs.
- Supported students in meeting training and conditioning goals.
- Evaluated and triaged athletic injuries for doctor.
- Coordinated care with team doctors, athletes, families and coaches.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX12.2022
Skills
- Preventive Healthcare
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Clear Patient Communication
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
- Diet and Nutrition
- Patient Examination
- Compassionate and Caring
- Accurate Documentation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Medical Supply Management
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Treatment Preparation
- Swan-Ganz Catheters
- PICC Lines
- Heart Failure
- Interpreting EKGs
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Cognitive Psychology
- Routine Examinations
- Central Line Placement
- Intramuscular Injections
- Wound Management
- Airway Management
- Needs Assessment
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- First Aid
- Delegation and Motivation
Affiliations
- Delta Theta Sorority Member, 2019-22
- Delta Theta Officer - 2020-22
- Delta Theta Executive Officer - 2021-22
- Intramural sports
- LYNAY Service Organization - 2018-22
- REACH After-School program - 2020-22
Additional Information
- Nolen Hills Scottish Missions
- Southern Hills College Ministry
Timeline
Student Nurse
Hendrick Medical Center
08.2020 - Current
Nursing Assistant
The Heritage
05.2019 - 08.2021
Student Athletic Trainer
Brentwood High School
07.2015 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Abilene Christian University
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