Jacara Cook
Beverly,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in direct patient care, and care coordination in a 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, Medical-Surgical Unit
Virtua Memorial Hospital
03.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rowan College At Burlington County
Mount Laurel, NJ12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ12.2023
Skills
- Care Planning
- Wound Care
- Physical assessments
- Medication and IV administration
- Performing EKGs
- Nursing staff leadership
- Interdisciplinary communication
- EPIC charting
- Family Education
Certification
- BLS Certified - American Heart Association, Expiration 07/2025
- ONCC/ONS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Virtua Memorial Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rowan College At Burlington County
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rowan University