Amia Jones
NJ
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with robust background in home health care, adept at creating individualized care plans and ensuring patient comfort and safety. Known for effective team collaboration and achieving positive patient outcomes, adaptable to changing healthcare needs. Expertise includes patient assessment, medication administration, and chronic disease management.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
Penn Medicine At Home
10.2021 - Current
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
- Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Infusion Registered Nurse
Acute Care Experts
10.2019 - 06.2021
- Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
- Leveraged knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control and safety precaution to initiate appropriate intervention in crisis situations.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
- Remained current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs and oriented and educated new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
- Prepared chemotherapy doses and iron infusions for patient treatments as per physicians' orders.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with administrative and pharmacy staff to plan refill scheduling and deliveries of medications.
Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Jefferson Hospital
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Analyzed and observed patients to discover and interpret vitals and telemetry equipment results.
- Cared for patients in 30-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Med Surg RN, Clinical Decision Unit
Jefferson Hospital
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- 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.
Corrections Nurse
George W. Hill Correctional Facility
02.2009 - 01.2020
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
LPN
Healthcare STAT Home Care
01.2011 - 03.2019
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered medications to 30-60 patients and monitored response to medications.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Neumann University
Aston Mills, PA12.2018
Diploma in Nursing - Practical Nursing
Harrison Career Institute
Deptford, NJ03.2007
Skills
- EMR / EHR
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Management
- Case management
- Dementia
- Chronic disease management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Trauma recovery
- HIPAA compliance
- Care plan adherence
- Regulatory compliance
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Home safety evaluation
- Patient assessments
- Treatment implementation
- Home health services
- Patient consultation
- Compassionate and caring
- Basic life support
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
Timeline
Case Manager
Penn Medicine At Home
10.2021 - Current
Infusion Registered Nurse
Acute Care Experts
10.2019 - 06.2021
Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Jefferson Hospital
03.2019 - 04.2020
Med Surg RN, Clinical Decision Unit
Jefferson Hospital
03.2019 - 04.2020
LPN
Healthcare STAT Home Care
01.2011 - 03.2019
Corrections Nurse
George W. Hill Correctional Facility
02.2009 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Neumann University
Diploma in Nursing - Practical Nursing
Harrison Career Institute