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Work History
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Hannah Jones

Alsip,IL

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

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Advocate Christ Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for care of 2-3 critically ill patients in 17 bed units ranging from young adult to geriatric; including pre/post-op, alcohol withdrawal, drug overdose, septic shock, respiratory failure, esophogectomy, thoracotomy, strokes, and medically declining patients requiring cardiac monitoring
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as liaison between healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Experienced with care of patients involving ventilators, tracheotomies, arterial lines, IVs, central lines, IV pumps, syringe pumps, EKG monitoring, PD catheters, Foley catheters, G-tubes, NG-tubes, post-op care, and conscious sedation.
  • Responsible for titration of critical drips such as antihypertensive agents, heparin anti-arrhythmic, vasopressors, sedatives (precedex), diuretics, narcotic analgesics, epidural/PCA infusions, and insulin drips.
  • Closely monitor hemodynamic variances to identify signs of cardiac and other life-threatening complications associated with fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
  • Advocate for patients who cannot speak for themselves in situations that require immediate action
  • Played key roles in both Rapid Responses and Code Blues.
  • Assisted physicians in bedside arterial line, PICC, and chest tube insertion
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Prevented spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Provides excellent bedside manner and educates patient and care provider or family with current plan of care.

Registered Nurse

Advocate Christ Medical Center
10.2021 - 10.2022
  • Work as part of a cohesive team within 46-bed telemetry unit primarily focusing on cardiac patient care.
  • Individually responsible for 4-6 patients at a time while accepting admissions to unit.
  • Administered prescribed medications safely and effectively while closely monitoring potential side effects or adverse reactions including Cardizem, amiodarone, Nitroglycerin, Heparin and Insulin.
  • Enhanced teamwork within telemetry unit through active participation in daily huddles, shift handoffs, and collaborative problem-solving sessions.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive education on medications, procedures, and lifestyle modifications.
  • Ensured patient safety through vigilance in infection control practices, fall prevention strategies, and medication administration protocols.
  • Decreased patient complications through diligent monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and other telemetry data.
  • Enhanced patient care by accurately interpreting cardiac monitor readings and promptly reporting critical findings to healthcare team.
  • Facilitated seamless transitions of care from ICU to telemetry unit by coordinating necessary equipment, resources, and personnel.
  • Increased patient satisfaction scores through attentive listening, empathetic support, and timely addressing of concerns.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL
05.2021

Skills

  • Wound Care
  • ADL Assistance
  • Emergency Response
  • Critical Care
  • Care Planning
  • Precepting
  • Patient Management
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Clinical judgment
  • Team Coordination

Accomplishments

  • Employee of the Month May, 2023
  • Charge Nurse and Preceptor Trained
  • Unit Council Co-Chair
  • Central Line Champion

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support for Healthcare Providers (ACLS), American Heart Association
  • Nurse Residency Program, Advocate Aurora Health, July 2022
  • NIH Stroke Scale, American Academy of CME, INC
  • Registered Professional Nurse, Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Expires May 31stt, 2026, License No. 041.514971

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Advocate Christ Medical Center
11.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Advocate Christ Medical Center
10.2021 - 10.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Saint Xavier University

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