Emily Jones
Shelby,NC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Gaston County Jail
Carolina Correctional Healthcare Management
Gastonia, NC
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Charge RN Intensive Care Unit
Rutherford Regional Medical Center
Rutherfordton, NC
10.2020 - 04.2023
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
Charge RN Intensive Care Unit
Cherokee Medical Center
Gaffney, SC
01.2017 - 10.2020
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
Education
RN-ADN - Registered Nurse
Foothills Nursing Consortium
Shelby, NC 12.2006
Skills
- Workflow Planning
- Staff Management
- Report Writing
- Planning and Prioritization
- Goal Setting
- Active Listening
- Data Entry
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Time Management
- Electronic Filing Systems
Timeline
Gaston County Jail
Carolina Correctional Healthcare Management
04.2023 - 09.2023
Charge RN Intensive Care Unit
Rutherford Regional Medical Center
10.2020 - 04.2023
Charge RN Intensive Care Unit
Cherokee Medical Center
01.2017 - 10.2020
RN-ADN - Registered Nurse
Foothills Nursing Consortium