Deborah Clark
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Developed leadership and interpersonal skills within fast-paced healthcare environment. Skilled in patient care management and effective team coordination, seeking to transition into new field. Aiming to leverage healthcare experience to drive positive outcomes in different professional setting. Professional nurse with proven expertise in patient care and leadership in clinical settings. Strong focus on team collaboration, patient safety, and adaptive problem solving. Skilled in managing patient care plans, mentoring staff, and maintaining high standards of practice. Known for reliability, effective communication, and flexibility to meet changing healthcare needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Perioperative Services Charge Registered Nurse
UF Health Jacksonville
05.2023 - Current
- Obtained patient health history, laboratory specimens, vital signs and administers injections
- Improved patient outcomes through thorough preoperative assessments and individualized care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during surgical process, addressing concerns and helping them navigate through challenging experiences.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Mentored newly hired nurses to ensure seamless integration into team and facilitate their professional development.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
Emergency Room Staff Nurse
Orange Park Medical Center
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Established and maintained rapport with patients, personnel, faculty and staff
- Managed time effectively to ensure all assigned tasks were completed in a timely manner, maintaining productivity during high-pressure situations.
- Administered medication safely according to prescribed orders while monitoring for potential adverse reactions or interactions with other treatments being provided.
- Contributed towards reducing overcrowding in the Emergency Room by assisting with discharge coordination allowing quicker patient turnover.
- Utilized advanced nursing skills to perform complex procedures such as IV insertions, wound dressing changes, and administering injections as required for each patient''s individual needs.
Staff Nurse, Trauma Med Surg
Memorial Health University Medical Center
07.2017 - 09.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Staff Nurse
St Joseph's/Candler Hospital
06.2013 - 09.2017
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Jacksonville, FLSkills
- Venipuncture
- IV Therapy
- Assessments
- EMR Charting
- Duty delegation
- Staff leadership
- Staff training
- Ultrasound Guided IV Insertion
Hobbies and Interests
To be the best nurse I know I could be
Work Preference
Work Type
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Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Advanced Diabetes Management Certificate (BC-ADM) – American Association of Diabetes Educators.
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certification
Timeline
Perioperative Services Charge Registered Nurse
UF Health Jacksonville
05.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Staff Nurse
Orange Park Medical Center
10.2022 - 06.2023
Staff Nurse, Trauma Med Surg
Memorial Health University Medical Center
07.2017 - 09.2022
Staff Nurse
St Joseph's/Candler Hospital
06.2013 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
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