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Carolyn Jones

Gainesville,FL

Summary

Registered Nurse with experience in a hospital setting that includes the care for a wide variety of patients. Enhancing patient satisfaction and positive outcomes through comprehensive clinical knowledge, compassionate care, and effective communication with their healthcare team. Proven leader in staff supervision and precepting, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes high-quality patient outcomes. Excels in high stress situations. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Baptist Health Lexington
06.2008 - 01.2013
  • Supervised patient care operations as charge nurse for 3 years
  • Worked on a telemetry unit that specialized in neurology.
  • Responsible for the overflow of cardiac, orthopedic, and medical surgical patients.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual 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 safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Stay At Home Mom

Self-employeed
10.2013 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ohio University
Athens, OH
05-2013

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lexington, KY
05-2008

Skills

  • Direct patient care
  • Calm and composed in high stress situations
  • Admissions and discharge
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Training newly hired nurses
  • Precepting nursing students
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Documentation and electronic charting
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Positive attitude

Timeline

Stay At Home Mom

Self-employeed
10.2013 - Current

Registered Nurse

Baptist Health Lexington
06.2008 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ohio University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Carolyn Jones