AMARI JONES
Registered Nurse
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Attentive nursing professional presenting high level of care, patient assistance and critical thinking during each shift. Considered hardworking and driven. I am looking forward to bringing my time-management and critical thinking abilities to your facility. Ready for new opportunity to apply exceptional nursing skills in acute care setting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
Years of secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Step Down Unit
Duke University Hospital
Durham, NC
03.2022 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and NSTEMI, COPD, and other conditions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Senior Practicum Student
Oconee Memorial Hospital
, SC
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Complete 96 hours of skills immersion in bedside care units in nursing
- Participate in 32 hours under direction of nurse leader learning bedside nursing skills
- Ensure quality care for patients while gathering extensive knowledge and practice in nursing tasks
Work Study Student
Clemson Rural Health
Clemson, SC
08.2018 - 12.2021
- Assist with EPIC documentation, distributing COVID-19 positive patient guidelines, scheduling services including mammograms and pap smears with Best Chance Network
- Trained new employees with Medical Surveillance Program (MSP) paperwork with Clemson University
- Greeted incoming office visitors, answered questions and directed individuals to office locations.
- Fielded phone calls, took messages and directed callers to appropriate personnel.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Clemson University
Clemson, SC 08.2018 - 12.2021
Clemson University
Havana, CubaSkills
Patient and family advocacy
Intravenous therapy
Preventive health
Patient and family education
Clinical Documentation
Managing deadlines
Medication distribution
Chronic disease management
IV setup
Foley catheters
EMR / EHR
Diabetes and nutrition education
Direct Patient Care
Collecting vitals
Strong clinical judgment
HIPAA education
Family advocacy
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Medication Administration
Patient discharge
Chest pain management
Accomplishments
- Caring for the Sexually Assaulted Patient When There is No SANE in Sight: A Training for ALL Healthcare Providers”, Clemson University April 2021
- Mental Health First Aid, Clemson University May 2021
- Contact Tracing Certification September 2021
- Institute of Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Modules October 2021
Certification
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Basic Life Support
04-2022
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Step Down Unit
Duke University Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
02-2022
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
10-2021
Senior Practicum Student
Oconee Memorial Hospital
10.2021 - 12.2021
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
07-2021
Work Study Student
Clemson Rural Health
08.2018 - 12.2021
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Clemson University
08.2018 - 12.2021
Clemson University