Jacinta Conner
Mobile,AL
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
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cooper University Hospital/Fastaff Travel Nursing
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Facilitated timely discharges by proactively addressing potential barriers to transition such as insurance coverage or transportation issues.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
HCA Healthcare/U.S. Nursing
12.2023 - 12.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Enhanced ICU team efficiency by providing continuous education on best nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
- Optimized resource utilization within the Intensive Care Unit by accurately documenting all clinical data required for billing purposes.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations while fostering trust between medical staff and patients'' families.
- Effectively managed stressors associated with working in an intensive care setting while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mercy Hospital Springfield/Fastaff Travel Nursing
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Utilized Epic and Rover to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Infirmary Health Systems
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Enhanced ICU team efficiency by providing continuous education on best nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Promoted a safe environment by enforcing infection control policies and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
- Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
- Served as an effective liaison between patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication of relevant information.
Registered Nurse, COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit
Krucial Staffing
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
- Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families and medical personnel.
- Administered medications accurately and timely according to established protocols, minimizing adverse reactions.
- Assisted in ventilator management for critically ill patients, ensuring optimal oxygenation levels were maintained.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during the peak of the pandemic, fostering trust and open communication.
- Enhanced patient care by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, respiratory therapists, and pharmacists.
- Reduced infection rates through strict adherence to infection control protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in COVID-19 ICU.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center
11.2019 - 07.2020
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Promoted a safe environment by enforcing infection control policies and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
- Effectively managed stressors associated with working in an intensive care setting while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented nursing interventions, adjusting care plans as needed to ensure continuous improvement in patient outcomes.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within the field of critical care nursing.
- Managed patient flow effectively through timely placements upon admission as well as coordinating smooth transfers and discharges.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
USA Health University Hospital
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Facilitated timely discharges by proactively addressing potential barriers to transition such as insurance coverage or transportation issues.
- Assisted [Number] physicians with procedures such as thoracentesis, intubation and [Type].
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Provided education on disease management strategies to empower patients in self-care activities throughout their recovery journey.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Effectively managed acute pain symptoms by administering medications as prescribed while monitoring for potential side effects.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Implemented hands-on [Type] and [Type] therapeutic interventions to achieve prompt recovery and discharge.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
O'Connor Hospital/Fastaff Travel Nursing
07.2016 - 08.2019
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Contributed to the development of quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety measures within the ICU setting.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations while fostering trust between medical staff and patients'' families.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within the field of critical care nursing.
- Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Promoted a safe environment by enforcing infection control policies and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
- Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
- Served as an effective liaison between patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication of relevant information.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
- Optimized resource utilization within the Intensive Care Unit by accurately documenting all clinical data required for billing purposes.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Mercy Hospital Springfield
08.2015 - 04.2016
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented nursing interventions, adjusting care plans as needed to ensure continuous improvement in patient outcomes.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Delegated work to nursing support staff and monitored performance to protect patients and maintain optimal care standards.
- Documented and carried out directives of primary intensivists.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
01.2001 - 08.2015
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Enhanced ICU team efficiency by providing continuous education on best nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Promoted a safe environment by enforcing infection control policies and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
- Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
- Served as an effective liaison between patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication of relevant information.
- Contributed to the development of quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety measures within the ICU setting.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AL05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mobile
Mobile, AL12.2001
Skills
- Emergency Response, BLS
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Care Planning
- Nursing staff leadership
- Critical Care
- Precepting
- Telemetry monitoring
- Call triaging
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cooper University Hospital/Fastaff Travel Nursing
02.2024 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
HCA Healthcare/U.S. Nursing
12.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mercy Hospital Springfield/Fastaff Travel Nursing
05.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Infirmary Health Systems
06.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse, COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit
Krucial Staffing
08.2020 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center
11.2019 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
USA Health University Hospital
09.2019 - 11.2019
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
O'Connor Hospital/Fastaff Travel Nursing
07.2016 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Mercy Hospital Springfield
08.2015 - 04.2016
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
01.2001 - 08.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bishop State Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mobile
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