Germany Jones
Shreveport,United States
Summary
Adept at navigating high-stakes environments, I leverage critical care nursing and compassionate patient advocacy at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport. My proficiency in surgical care and emergency response, coupled with a commitment to patient education and empathy, significantly enhanced patient outcomes. I embody a blend of technical skill and human understanding.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport
09.2023 - Current
- Maintains a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Performs pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Utilize sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinates with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implements time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Prepares equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Assists in complex surgeries with precise execution of tasks, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.
- Advocates for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Provides effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Provides skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport
09.2022 - Current
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions base on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducts thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administers medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that address physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevents the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborates with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Answer codes quickly and orchestrates efficient, skilled medical care.
- Teams on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Provides emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
- Documents treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Surgical Technician
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport
09.2017 - Current
- Gathers and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Improves patient care by assisting surgeons during surgical procedures and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Assists in successful surgeries by setting up operating rooms with appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment for each procedure.
- Upholds high standards of patient privacy by following HIPAA guidelines when handling sensitive medical information.
- Demonstrates adaptability, working effectively with various surgical teams and specialties, ensuring seamless collaboration.
- Establishes a reputation for reliability, punctuality, and dedication to providing the highest level of surgical support in all situations.
- Maintains sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Maintains safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and reporting hazards.
- Anticipates surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Provides critical support during complex surgeries, contributing to high success rates.
- Plays key role in introduction of advanced surgical technologies, facilitating modern treatment options.
- Collaborate with surgical teams to facilitate efficient procedure flows, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Participates in emergency surgeries, demonstrating reliability and quick thinking under pressure.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA08-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Southern University At Shreveport
Shreveport, LA05-2017
High School Diploma -
Mansfield High School
Mansfield, LA05-2012
Skills
- Medication and IV administration including blood transfusion
- Patient advocacy
- Workflow and patient management
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Compassion and empathy
- Complex Problem-solving
- Direct patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education
- Surgical care
- Emergency care
- Critical care nursing
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport
09.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport
09.2022 - Current
Surgical Technician
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport
09.2017 - Current
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Southern University At Shreveport
High School Diploma -
Mansfield High School
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