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Desmetris A. Jones

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with 7 years of experience in medical, surgical, neurological, gastrointestinal, telemetry, and orthopedics. Proven ability to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in fast-paced healthcare environments among diverse patient populations.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Isolation Medical Surgical RN

University Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
  • Deliver direct nursing care to patients in negative pressure isolation units with infectious diseases including COVID-19, TB, Influenza, MRSA, C.Diff, E. coli, and additional infections
  • Perform wound care and administer iv antibiotic treatment
  • Adhere to all infection prevention protocols including PPE compliance, strict isolation signage, and patient flow control
  • Provide emotional support to isolated patients and act as liaison to families using telecommunication tools

Neuroscience Stepdown RN

Ochsner Medical Center
11.2022 - 04.2024
  • Managed care for patients with acute neurosurgical and neurological conditions including stroke, aneurysm, TBI, spinal cord injury, tumors and seizures
  • Performed detailed neuro assessments using GCS and NIHSS; recognize signs of early deterioration and intervene per stroke protocols
  • Initiate EEG monitoring on seizure patients
  • Monitor epilepsy patients on continuous EEG monitoring


Medical Surgical/Ortho/Neuro RN

Singing River Hospital (8 Week Contract)
05.2022 - 06.2022
  • Cared for a medical-surgical patients with frequent assignments to neuro/orthopedic unit
  • Managed care for post-op joint replacement and CVA patients with comorbidities
  • Managed wound care, surgical drains, mobility limitations, post-op labs, and high pain levels post-op
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.

COVID-19 Crisis Response RN

Krucial Staffing
07.2020 - 07.2021
  • Rapidly deployed to overwhelmed facilities during surge periods
  • Trained quickly on EMR systems and facility-specific isolation protocols
  • Provided direct care to COVID-19 positive patients
  • Monitored deteriorating patients requiring high-flow oxygen and BIPAP/CPAP
  • Implemented strict ppe and airborne/contact precautions in line with CDC and facility guidelines
  • Maintained effective communication with family members via telephone under no-visitation rules


GI Surgery Stepdown RN

Ochsner Medical Center
06.2018 - 07.2020
  • Managed care for patients recovering from GI surgical procedures and conditions including Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, GI bleeds, bowel obstructions and various GI cancers
  • Facilitate wound care, ostomy care, drain care, pressure ulcer prevention, and pain management
  • Monitored patients on PCA pumps and epidural blocks
  • Administered IV fluids, medications, TPN/PPN, and blood products


Education

Associate's Degree - Nursing

Charity School of Nursing
New Orleans, LA
05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
12.2012

Skills

  • Clinical judgement
  • Critical thinking
  • Compassionate patient care
  • Adaptability
  • Exceptional communication
  • Patient advocacy
  • Time management and prioritization

Certification

Registered Nurse (RN)

  • California Board of Registered Nursing, License #9538735 Expires 04/2026
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing Compact, License #161836 Expires 01/2027
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) , American Heart Association, Expires 01/2026
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) , American Heart Association, Expires 05/2026

Timeline

Isolation Medical Surgical RN

University Medical Center
04.2024 - Current

Neuroscience Stepdown RN

Ochsner Medical Center
11.2022 - 04.2024

Medical Surgical/Ortho/Neuro RN

Singing River Hospital (8 Week Contract)
05.2022 - 06.2022

COVID-19 Crisis Response RN

Krucial Staffing
07.2020 - 07.2021

GI Surgery Stepdown RN

Ochsner Medical Center
06.2018 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of New Orleans

Associate's Degree - Nursing

Charity School of Nursing

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