George Jenkins
Austin,TX
Summary
Experienced with rapid patient assessment and emergency interventions, ensuring prompt and effective care. Utilizes advanced clinical skills and sound judgment in high-pressure situations. Knowledge of emergency protocols and procedures, contributing to enhanced patient safety and recovery.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Charge Nurse
St. David's North Austin Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients, delivering appropriate treatment while managing and monitoring rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
Emergency Room Charge Nurse
St. David's Emergency Center - Pflugerville
07.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patient conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
St. David's Surgical Hospital
06.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills in rapidly changing situations, making quick decisions that positively impacted patient outcomes.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Ally Medical Emergency
03.2025 - Current
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and promptly addressing critical needs.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of illnesses and injuries.
- Streamlined emergency department operations, reducing supply waste and optimizing resource use.
Education
Nursing
East Central Community College
Decatur, MS05-2021
Skills
- Emergency care
- Emergency triage
- Direct patient care
- Patient safety
- Patient assessments
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Trauma nursing
- Airway management
- Patient stabilization
- Cardiac monitors
- Critical thinking
- Unit oversight
- Infection control
- Behavioral health care
- IV insertion
- Student precepting
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassionate and caring
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
- Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC)
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)
- NIH Stroke Scale Score
- CPI Nonviolent Core Course
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Ally Medical Emergency
03.2025 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
St. David's Surgical Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Emergency Room Charge Nurse
St. David's Emergency Center - Pflugerville
07.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Charge Nurse
St. David's North Austin Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center
05.2021 - 05.2023
Nursing
East Central Community College