Amber Jones
Hernando,MS
Summary
Dedicated, Energetic, and Compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2014
2014
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Regional One Health
04.2024 - Current
- 5-7 patient ratio (Med Surg Unit/ Orthopedics)
- utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Monitored trauma pts and post surgical care for motor vehicle accidents, stab wounds, gunshot victims
- Maintained wound vacs, JP drains, CADD pumps, PCA pumps, Heparin gtts, Tracheostomy care, Wound care for surgical wounds or skin breakdown wounds,, IV maintenance, blood draws, and specimen collection
- Collaborated with healthcare team such as Doctors, Social workers, Case managers, Physical therapy and Pharmacists to get pt best care during stay and after discharge
- Charge Nurse on the unit when available to work a shift
- Duties were to check orders to see if a pt can be admitted to the unit and communicate with bed control and house supervisor
- Created assignments for incoming staff, & communicated staffing needs to get shift covered when short staffed
- Assisted other nurses when a problem would arise such as a medical emergency or Code Blue.
Registered Nurse
Precision Healthcare Staffing
01.2023 - Current
- 30 patient ratio (Intellectual disabilities/Psych disorders)
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Train oncoming nurses of job duties and complete appropriate duties.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital
05.2023 - 02.2024
- 4 to 5 patient ratio (Intensive Care Unit Stepdown)
- Assessed pt needs daily and formulated care plans to promote adequate care while collaborating with my fellow healthcare team
- Served as a preceptor for oncoming new staff of required job duties and followed up via checklist & assisted nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Delegated duties when appropriate to PCAs, CNAS, PCTs, and LPNs within their scope of practice
- Completed appropriate paperwork/charting with postmortem care, suicide monitoring, restraints and activating the medical response team when pt show and acute decline or change in health status
- Monitored chest tubes, Central Line Infusions, Accessed and De accessed ports
- Imitated and maintained routine IV therapy and IV insertions when needed, administered blood transfusions Monitored high risk drug therapies such as heparin and amiodarone infusions
- Insertion, maintenance, and removal of NG tubes
- Peg tube feedings/med administration
- Tracheostomy maintenance/suctioning when needed
- Blood Draws when lab unavailable
- Diabetic finger sticks and treatments, Routine colostomy care
- Wound care daily on pt when needed
- Urostomy and Colostomy bag maintenance
- Injections, routine medication therapy and appropriate pain management for pts.
LPN II
North MS Regional Center
10.2013 - 05.2022
- 27 patient ratio (Intellectual Disabilities)
- Created the monthly work schedule for full time/agency nurses rotating throughout the facility
- Assisted the physician with rounds and ensured new orders were faxed to the appropriate pharmacy for billing
- Obtained data regarding client medical progression or decline and input numbers in the excel spreadsheet for follow up during team meeting
- Trained oncoming nurses of job duties and followed up via checklist
- Completed appropriate paperwork for insurance billing for Medicaid/Medicare
- Blood draws, Diabetic-finger sticks, Routine colostomy care
- In & Out catheterizations, Injections, & Medication Administration, follow up assessments, assisted with pre & post op care follow up, updated responsible parties if any changes were made to plan of care by physicians
- Administered scheduled immunizations, injections
- Transport patients to & from appointments while keeping the family informed of any changes
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN11.2024
Associate of Science -
Northwest MS Community College
Senatobia, MS12.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate -
Northwest MS Community College
Senatobia, MS07.2013
High School Diploma -
North Panola High School
Sardis, MS05.2011
Skills
Infection control measures
Mental Health Nursing
Acute care expertise
Intravenous therapy
Care Planning
Physical assessments
Family Education
Nursing staff leadership
Chronic Disease Management
Strong Clinical Judgment
Accomplishments
-3 daisy awards obtained year 1 of bedside nursing (2023)
-Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society Nominee (2022-2023)
-Shooting for the heart award (2021)
License
- Registered Nurse
- License #922712
- Expires December 2024 (MS Board of Nursing)
Personal Information
Title: REGISTERED NURSE
Certification
- BLS- Basic Life Support (Expires 06/26)
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Expires 10/25)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Regional One Health
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital
05.2023 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse
Precision Healthcare Staffing
01.2023 - Current
LPN II
North MS Regional Center
10.2013 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science -
Capella University
Associate of Science -
Northwest MS Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate -
Northwest MS Community College
High School Diploma -
North Panola High School
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