Holly Jorgensen
Clarinda,IA
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 14 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Montgomery County Memorial Hospital
Red Oak , IA
07.2021 - Current
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Montgomery County Memorial Hospital
Red Oak , IA
04.2011 - 07.2022
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Provided assistance during emergency situations by providing accurate readings from the monitor quickly.
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
- Instructed staff members on proper operation of various types of cardiac monitors.
- Adjusted settings or positions of medical equipment.
- Operated telemetry systems to monitor patient's heart rate and rhythm remotely.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
- Analyzed trends in patient's vitals over time in order to detect any abnormalities early on.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Montgomery County Memorial Hospital
Red Oak, IA
10.2010 - 04.2011
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Leveraged equipment and administered medications, supporting labor, delivery and care of newborns.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Oversaw labor by coaching women, assisting with complications and administering medications during birth.
- Collaborated with physicians to ensure optimal patient care.
Charge Nurse
Stanton Care Center
Stanton, IA
06.2009 - 10.2010
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, facility policies and standards of care.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care as the skin nurse as well as the risk-management nurse
- Supervised Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Assisted with quality patient care by completing the nursing staff schedule and ensured proper coverage was maintained for patient safety.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL04-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL08-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Yavapai College
Prescott, AZ05-2009
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Medication Administration
- Medical Records Management
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
- RN
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
- TNCC
- SANE
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Montgomery County Memorial Hospital
07.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Montgomery County Memorial Hospital
04.2011 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Montgomery County Memorial Hospital
10.2010 - 04.2011
Charge Nurse
Stanton Care Center
06.2009 - 10.2010
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Yavapai College
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