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Arlene Jones

Arlene Jones

Registered Nurse
Doe Run,MO

Summary

Bachelor of Science in Nursing with extensive experience in nursing education roles. Provides dependable support and direction to nursing staff for superior patient care. Renowned for collaborative team approach and interventions, adapting to evolving healthcare needs. Recognized for excellent teaching and coaching skills within the facility and clinical experience for student nurses. Dedicated individual with a reputation for consistently going beyond what is required, as evidenced by outstanding ratings on employee performance evaluations.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Nurse

State of Missouri - Dept. of Mental Health
01.1992 - Current
  • Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
  • Led three multidisciplinary team meetings to review patient progress, adjust care plans as needed, and ensure optimal collaboration among healthcare providers.
  • Evaluated staff performance regularly, identifying areas for growth and providing constructive feedback when necessary.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Served as a liaison between the nursing department and hospital administration to address staffing concerns, policy changes, and safety and security needs.
  • Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Manage six nurses and twenty Psychiatric aides in 32-bed unit by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.

Adjunct Faculty Clinical Instructor

Jefferson Community College
2010 - 2022
  • Served as a liaison between clinical sites and the educational institution, coordinating the clinical experience for groups of up to 16 students to provide optimal learning experiences.
  • Provided constructive feedback on student assignments, enabling them to improve their skills and achieve academic success.
  • Mentored students during clinical rotations, providing guidance, interactive learning experiences and promoting critical thinking skills.

Adjunct Clinical Instructor

Mineral Area College
2007 - 2022
  • Evaluated student performance through ongoing assessment, providing constructive feedback and promoting academic growth.
  • Facilitated skill development through hands-on clinical training, reinforcing theoretical knowledge with practical application.
  • Supervised groups of up to 16 students during clinical rotations, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures while promoting patient safety and quality care delivery.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Central Methodist University
Fayette, MO
07.2006

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Mineral Area College
Park Hills, MO
05.1994

Skills

  • Mental health support
  • Patient care standards
  • Patient care planning
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Patient education and advocacy
  • Staff coaching and mentoring
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Direct patient care
  • Staff assignments and team collaboration
  • Workload management
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Patient care assessment and adaptation of care plan

Accomplishments

  • Developed recognition program to promote and improve workplace satisfaction for all departments
  • 2022 Nurses, Heart of the Healthcare Recipient
  • Employee of the Month for SMMHC, July 2017
  • Employee of the Month for SMMHC, April 2012
  • Employee of the Month for Missouri Department of Mental Health, January 2012
  • Recognized by American Cancer Society for Outstanding accomplishments and Contributions to local Relay for Life, Mike Dealy Spirit Award recipient 2008
  • Nominated for Nurse of the year by peers in 2001, 2002 and 2003
  • Employee of the Month for SMMHC, August 2001
  • Registered Nurse Clinician, Qualified Mental Health Professional
  • Instructor for American Heart Association CPR and AED
  • Certified Medication Technician Instructor

Timeline

Head Nurse

State of Missouri - Dept. of Mental Health
01.1992 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Central Methodist University

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Mineral Area College

Adjunct Faculty Clinical Instructor

Jefferson Community College
2010 - 2022

Adjunct Clinical Instructor

Mineral Area College
2007 - 2022

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