Abigail Jones
Fort Bragg,NC
Summary
Registered Nurse deeply committed to providing quality, compassionate patient care. Nursing background includes experience on an outpatient procedural unit providing care to patients undergoing endoscopic procedures, as well as five years of experience on a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit at a Magnet-designated hospital.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nursing Assistant
St. Joseph’s Health Hospital
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Floated to different inpatient units to work in an assignment with a registered nurse. Performed tasks such as vital signs, daily cares, ambulating patients, checking blood sugars and answering call bells.
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph’s Health Hospital
06.2018 - Current
- Worked on a 36 bed Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit caring for patients with a variety of acute medical and respiratory conditions. Provided therapeutic med/surg nursing interventions and hands on skills including class I telemetry and management of cardiac drips, ventilator care, tube feedings, chest tube maintenance and dressing changes. Precepted many new hires, both graduate nurses and registered nurses, as well as clinical students in their transition to practice (TTP) clinical rotation. Acted as team leader on off shifts, ensuring the assignment for the next shift was correct and communicated with management/nursing supervisors regarding staffing and any issues on the unit.
Registered Nurse
Samaritan Medical Center
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked in an outpatient procedural unit that primarily performed endoscopies and colonoscopies. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes before, during, and after endoscopic procedures. Assisted physician and anesthesiologist during endoscopic procedures ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout. Accurately documented endoscopy findings and educated patients on post-procedure care, increasing adherence to discharge instructions and promoting overall wellbeing.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Le Moyne College
Syracuse, NY05.2019
Associate of Science -
St. Joseph's College of Nursing
Syracuse, NY05.2018
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Patient and Family Education
- Patient Advocacy
- Leadership
Accomplishments
- Thrived within high-volume settings throughout the pandemic especially when unit was transitioned into one of the COVID units at St. Joseph's Hospital.
- Was a member of Unit Practice Council (UPC) at St. Joseph's Hospital (2019-2023), working with colleagues to create and maintain a supportive environment on the unit.
- Spirit of St. Joseph’s Award Nominee (2020). The award recognizes anyone who exceeds the expectations of the hospital’s values and colleagues can be nominated by a coworker and/or patient.
- Became a part of St. Joseph's Clinical Staffing Committee (CSC) in 2022. The committee works together to ensure sufficient staffing to protect patients, support greater retention of nurses and provide safer working conditions.
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Samaritan Medical Center
01.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph’s Health Hospital
06.2018 - Current
Student Nursing Assistant
St. Joseph’s Health Hospital
06.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Le Moyne College
Associate of Science -
St. Joseph's College of Nursing
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN)
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