Beth Jones
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and East Tennessee Children's Hospital, excelling in direct patient care and leadership. Demonstrated leadership in staff supervision and team coordination, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction and care outcomes. Holds ACLS and PALS certifications, embodying a professional bedside manner and strong clinical judgment. Patient-oriented Nurse with 11 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with 6 years in PACU specialty.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered-nurse
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
2017.06 - Current
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
2013.06 - 2018.07
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored medication dosages to prevent critical and potentially fatal patient incidents.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Contributed to the creation of a positive work culture within the Emergency Department by actively participating in team-building activities, offering constructive feedback, celebrating successes, and fostering a sense of camaraderie among colleagues.
- Prevented potential medication errors by diligently verifying orders, double-checking dosages, and administering medications according to established protocols.
- Provided valuable support to families during critical situations by offering emotional support, answering questions, and assisting with decision-making processes related to their loved one''s care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Advanced patient education efforts by developing customized discharge instructions that addressed each individual''s unique health needs and promoted adherence to prescribed treatment regimens.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN12.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN05.2013
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Nursing staff leadership
- Team Coordination
- Staff Supervision
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
Timeline
Registered-nurse
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
2017.06 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
2013.06 - 2018.07
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University
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