Barbara D. Jones
Sicklerville,NJ
Summary
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.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PCU, SDU
Jefferson Einstein Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Registered Nurse, COVID Unit, Cardiothoracic, PCU
Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania
07.2007 - 05.2022
- Charge Nurse on 24-bed unit managing care from admission to discharge
- Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families and medical personnel
- Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions on 24-bed patient unit.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania
09.2005 - 07.2007
- Managed caseload of 24 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA09-2005
Skills
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- High Level of Autonomy
- Strong Clinical Judgement
- Health Screening
- Patient Care Planning and Management
- Unit Administration
- Chronic Disease Management
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Diabetic Management
- Chest tube management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Wound Care
- Intravenous Therapy
- Vaccine Administration
- Nursing Staff Leadership/Precepting
Certification
ACLS, BLS, CPR, NIHSS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PCU, SDU
Jefferson Einstein Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, COVID Unit, Cardiothoracic, PCU
Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania
07.2007 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania
09.2005 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Holy Family University
ACLS, BLS, CPR, NIHSS
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