Carolyn Jones
Newberry,FL
Summary
Registered Nurse with current compact license. Experience in a hospital setting that included the care for a wide variety of patients. Enhanced patient satisfaction and positive outcomes through comprehensive clinical knowledge, compassionate care, and effective communication with the healthcare team. Proven leader in staff supervision and precepting. Fostered a collaborative environment that provided high-quality patient outcomes. Excelled in high stress situations. Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Tackled new challenges and advanced 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.
Raised 2 Children
Stay At Home Mom
01.2013 - Current
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
05-2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing RN
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
05-2008
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Calm and composed in high stress situations
- Admissions and discharges
- 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
Personal Characteristics
- Self motivated with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Works effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Provides support and guidance to others.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Timeline
Raised 2 Children
Stay At Home Mom
01.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Lexington
06.2008 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing RN
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
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