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Amy Jackson
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
With a proven track record at UC Medical Center, I excel in delivering compassionate care and leading nursing teams with expertise in critical care and emergency response. Renowned for enhancing patient safety and care quality, my leadership at Terrace View Gardens significantly improved nursing protocols and patient outcomes. Skilled in clinical judgment and nursing staff leadership, I bring a high level of autonomy and dedication to excellence. Compassionate Registered Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency response, and medication administration. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient care and positive outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
UC Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio
08.2024 - Current
- Assessed patients' medical histories, symptoms, and general physical condition.
- Provided quality nursing care to critically ill patients in the emergency room.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physicians' orders.
Director of Nursing, LTC/SNF
Terrace View Gardens
Cincinnati, Ohio
02.2021 - 08.2024
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Evaluated work performance of 60 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Removed trash and straightened counters to keep pharmacy area clean and neat.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
Registered Nurse, Long Term/SNF
Terrace View Gardens
Cincinnati, Ohio
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diet, physical activity, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Registered Nurse, Long Term/SNF
Eagle Creek Nursing Center
West Union, Ohio
03.2018 - 09.2020
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Licensed Practical Nurse, LTC/SNF/AL
Monarch Meadows
Seaman, OH
06.2017 - 03.2018
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse, LTC
Rose Lane Nursing and Rehab
Massillon, Ohio
11.2016 - 05.2017
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Rio Grande
Rio Grande08-2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Illinois City, ILSkills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Cultural competence
- Clinical judgment
- Quality Improvement
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Critical Care
- Lab result interpretation
- Care Planning
- IV management
- Emergency Response
- Nursing staff leadership
- Infectious disease control
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Medication and IV administration
- High level of autonomy
- Wound Care
References
References available upon request.
Software
Point Click Care
CompuNET
American Health Associates
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Infection Control Preventionist
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPaid time offHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leaveTeam Building / Company RetreatsWork Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
- Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Languages
English
Native language
Spanish
Beginner
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Timeline
RN
UC Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
Director of Nursing, LTC/SNF
Terrace View Gardens
02.2021 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse, Long Term/SNF
Terrace View Gardens
09.2020 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse, Long Term/SNF
Eagle Creek Nursing Center
03.2018 - 09.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse, LTC/SNF/AL
Monarch Meadows
06.2017 - 03.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse, LTC
Rose Lane Nursing and Rehab
11.2016 - 05.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Rio Grande
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University