Iesha Jones
Owings,MD
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Autumn Lake Healthcare
12.2024 - 08.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure compliance with care plans.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Educated patients and families about health management, medication use, and treatment options.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and optimize outcomes.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records to maintain continuity of care.
- Conducted routine assessments to identify changes in patient conditions and report findings promptly.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse
HomeCentris
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Unit Manager
Autumn Lake Healthcare
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Trained and mentored staff to enhance performance and improve patient care quality.
- Developed and implemented workflows to increase efficiency in patient management processes.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing feedback to foster professional growth.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care plans for residents.
- Oversaw RNs, LPNs, nursing aides, medical clerks and support staff and performed staffing scheduling duties.
- Addressed clinical issues promptly to reduce risks associated with patient care or operational inefficiencies in the unit.
- Developed strong working relationships with physicians, nurses, therapists, and ancillary staff for cohesive unit functioning.
- Maintained adequate stock of medications, supplies and equipment to meet patient needs.
- Met with nursing staff and support personnel to plan services, programs and activities.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the unit by enforcing strict adherence to protocols, guidelines, and infection control measures.
- Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
- Facilitated staff meetings to discuss challenges, share best practices, and promote teamwork.
Registered Nurse
Autumn Lake Healthcare
10.2019 - 05.2022
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and service delivery standards.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Radians College
Washington DC 06-2016
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Family education
- Taking vitals
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medication distribution
- Tracheostomy care
- Patient discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Precepting
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Emergency response
- Maintaining privacy
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- Staff supervision
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Chest pain management
- Long-term care
- Geriatric nursing
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Mobility assistance
- Removing sutures
- Palliative care awareness
- Mental health nursing
- Home health care
Certification
- CPR Training
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Autumn Lake Healthcare
12.2024 - 08.2025
Registered Nurse
HomeCentris
06.2024 - 12.2024
Unit Manager
Autumn Lake Healthcare
05.2022 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
Autumn Lake Healthcare
10.2019 - 05.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Radians College