Anne Marie Jackson
Saint Marys,PA
Summary
To seek a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) 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. Caring Registered Nurse with dedicated service in various types of long-term and acute care settings. Provides individualized care plans and helps patients meet goals by delivering direct and effective patient care. Committed to increasing patient satisfaction and streamlining procedures.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
Pinecrest - Penn Highlands Elk
Saint Marys, PA
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- 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.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Correctional Registered Nurse
Pennsylvania Department Of Corrections
Marienville, PA
05.2015 - 09.2018
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Penn Highlands Elk
Saint Marys, Pennsylvania
11.2012 - 05.2015
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration and blood pressure.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Managed patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Pittsburgh - Bradford
Bradford, PA05.2012
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Clearfield County Career And Technology Center
Clearfield, PA10.2009
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Examination
- Accurate Documentation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medication Administration
- Delegation and Motivation
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Care Coordination
- Attention to Detail
- Routine Examinations
- Student Precepting
- Direct Patient Care
- Decision Making
Timeline
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
Pinecrest - Penn Highlands Elk
09.2018 - 05.2021
Correctional Registered Nurse
Pennsylvania Department Of Corrections
05.2015 - 09.2018
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Penn Highlands Elk
11.2012 - 05.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Pittsburgh - Bradford
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Clearfield County Career And Technology Center
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