ESTELLE JONES
Randolph,MA
Summary
Experienced [RN] licensed in [MASS] with strong clinical and people skills. Registered Nurse with 3O years experience in clinical settings providing nursing care to diverse populations. Responsible [RN] with excellent communication skills demonstrated by [40+] years of experience in healthcare. Compassionate Registered Nurse with over [Number] years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in [Type] environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
56
56
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse/Rn Supervisor
PARAMOUNT NURSING AGENCY
, CHELMSFORD MASS
05.2017 - Current
- Oversaw and managed Number clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Delegated staff nurse duties.
- Effectively managed clinical oversight for 44-bed unit.
- Assisted patients with daily functions.
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.
Supervisor
CONNECT RN
03.2017 - Current
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Administered wound care, medications, and any necessary treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collaborated with doctors and staff members to ensure quality care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
CHARGE NURSE
WATERTOWN HEALTH CENTER
59 COOLIDGE HILL RD
10.2014 - Current
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 40 patients per shift.
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Oversaw and managed 50 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
- Performed lab tests and communicated results.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Delegated staff nurse duties.
- Effectively managed clinical oversight for 44-bed unit.
- Assisted patients with daily functions.
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
- Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing.
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.
Charge Nurse
General Healthcare Resources Inc.
, Penn
10.2015 - 12.2020
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising staff.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Charge nurse in patient psychiatry
CARNEY HOSPITAL
, 2120 DORCHESTER AVE 02124
09.1988 - 05.2016
- Provided direct quality care to patients including daily monitoring and evaluating psychiatric mental conditions of up to twenty patients per day
- Charge nurse on adult, adolescent and geriatric psych units.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks earning
- the respect of coworkers for calm, level headed and quick thinking to restore
- the safety and security of patients and staff
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.
- Specialized in the nursing care of patients with chemical dependency.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- experience in use of De-escalation techniques
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal and pediatric patients.
- Organized and led Number support groups per time period in subjects related to physical and emotional health to ensure long-term patient well-being.
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Ensured proper care for victims of domestic violence who presented to urgent care clinic.
- Provided DHS (Department of Health Services) with corrective action plans.
- Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
- Trained new staff on quality control procedures.
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.
Received yearly CPI training
Treating patients with addictions, depression, mood disorders ,psychosis
bipolar disorders ,eating disorders on inpatient units from admission to discharge
supervised mental health counselors
administered medications
Experienced in use of restraints according to DMH guidelines
Monitored patients while in restraints for maximum patient safety
ADON
GOLDEN LIVING
Newton, MA
10.2014 - 01.2016
- Led CNA training program and conducted classes for prospective CNAs. Oversaw the training of 100 students annually.
- Oversaw and managed 50 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
- Effectively supervised 50 LVNs, NAs and non-clinical staff. Improved annual employee retention rate from 40 to 50 percent.
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Coordinated Quality Improvement Activities (QIA’s) to identify performance areas for improvement.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Delegated staff nurse duties.
- Trained new staff on quality control procedures.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, OBRA, payroll and benefits administration and general liability.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 120-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 100 employees across more than 5 departments.
CHARGE NURSE
COOLIDGE HOUSE
Brookline, MA
01.2012 - 10.2014
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Effectively supervised [50] LVNs, NAs and non-clinical staff. Improved annual employee retention rate from [25] to [50] percent.
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 45 patients per shift.
Education
Associate of Science - NURSING
LABOURE COLLEGE
Boston, MA1980
Skills
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Feeding assistance expert
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Patient-focused care
- Trustworthy companion
- Tubule feedings and medications familiarity
- Compassionate caregiver
- Adaptable
- Companionship and emotional support
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Committed team player
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
- Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurse Association
Additional Information
PROFICENT COMPUTER SKILLS
Accomplishments
- Patient Care
Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.
Successfully provided quality care to 40 patients in LTC - Patient Care
Ensured quality control through admissions, assessment, treatment and referral for a broad range of patients.
Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels. - Documentation
Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
Timeline
Registered Nurse/Rn Supervisor
PARAMOUNT NURSING AGENCY
05.2017 - Current
Supervisor
CONNECT RN
03.2017 - Current
Charge Nurse
General Healthcare Resources Inc.
10.2015 - 12.2020
ADON
GOLDEN LIVING
10.2014 - 01.2016
CHARGE NURSE
WATERTOWN HEALTH CENTER
10.2014 - Current
CHARGE NURSE
COOLIDGE HOUSE
01.2012 - 10.2014
Charge nurse in patient psychiatry
CARNEY HOSPITAL
09.1988 - 05.2016
Associate of Science - NURSING
LABOURE COLLEGE