Danette Jones
Lexington,KY
Summary
Proficient ICU Charge Nurse with expertise in patient assessment and team leadership. Committed to fostering a safe and efficient ICU environment, ensuring high-quality patient care and operational success through effective coordination and communication.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Charge Nurse
Baptist Health Lexington
Lexington, KY
01.2017 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure optimal patient care and safety standards.
- Coordinated patient admissions, transfers, and discharges within the ICU unit.
- Managed daily operations to maintain efficient workflow in the critical care environment.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions and communicated updates to physicians.
- Implemented infection control protocols to enhance patient safety and reduce risks.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Lexington
Lexington, KY
07.2001 - 01.2017
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Provided direct patient care in critical and emergency situations.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Documented patient assessments and care interventions accurately in electronic records.
- Maintained safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures, minimizing risk of infection.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assisted in the orientation and training of new nursing staff members.
Registered Nurse
Eastern state hospital
Lexington, KY
02.2001 - 07.2001
- Provided direct patient care in psychiatric settings to ensure safety and comfort.
- Monitored patients' mental health status and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY12-2000
Skills
- critical care management
- patient assessment
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Basic life support
- Intravenous therapy
- Sedation management
- Chest tube management
- Ventilator management
- Cardiovascular assessment
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Telemetry monitoring
- Central line care
- Vasoactive medications
- Emergency interventions
- Continuous renal replacement therapy
- Tracheostomy care
- Oxygen therapy
- Anticoagulation therapy
- procedure support
- team supervision
- infection control
- EPIC charting
- patient advocacy
- Procedure support
Certification
CCRN
Timeline
ICU Charge Nurse
Baptist Health Lexington
01.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Lexington
07.2001 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse
Eastern state hospital
02.2001 - 07.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kentucky