HEATH JONES
Lima
Summary
Experienced registered nurse with a proven track record of delivering professional and skilled care to patients suffering from substance use disorders and mental health challenges. Demonstrated expertise in efficiently working in fast-paced environments. Committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive healthcare services while maintaining a strong focus on patient safety and positive outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Coleman Professional Services
02.2017 - Current
- Direct clinical activities and ensure high standards of care in a 24/7 Psych/SUD crisis center.
- Triage patients to determine appropriate level of care.
- Experience in responding to opiate overdoses by administering Narcan and conducting CPR to stabilize patients.
- Collaborate with providers, social workers, insurance companies, pharmacies, and other healthcare entities to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Coordinate telepsych video and in-person meetings as the primary rounding nurse for attending provider at crisis center.
- Ensure timely medication procurement via electronic order entry and direct communication with pharmacy.
- Evaluate opiate withdrawal patients with the COWS assessment tool to gauge suitability for buprenorphine treatments.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying providers and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Educate patients on medically assisted treatments for substance use disorders and promoted engagement in outpatient programs.
- Educate patients and families on short-term and long-term treatment options for substance use disorders and mental health conditions.
- Skillfully manage challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improve patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Facilitate patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Manage discharge planning, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Lima Memorial Hospital
09.2010 - 08.2014
- Delivered high-quality medical care to both adult and pediatric patients.
- Charge nurse on pediatric unit.
- Completed in-hospital intensive care and emergency medicine training program and achieved TNCC certification.
- Delivered immediate and effective care to patients in emergency and trauma settings, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
- Documented treatments delivered, monitored patient reactions to medications and IVs administered.
- Ensured patients understood discharge instructions and arranged necessary follow-up care.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills.
- High level of personal accountability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH05-2025
Associate Degree of Nursing - Nursing
Rhodes State College
Lima, Ohio01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Ohio Northern University
Ada, Ohio01.2002
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment and skills
- Ability to utilize emergency medical interventions
- Broad spectrum of clinical experience
- High level of autonomy
- Utilize evidence-based techniques
- Problem resolution capability
- Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
- Motivated to provide timely care
- Expert in administering all forms of buprenorphine
- Initiative to provide patient-centered care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Coleman Professional Services
02.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Lima Memorial Hospital
09.2010 - 08.2014
Associate Degree of Nursing - Nursing
Rhodes State College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Ohio Northern University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
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