JACKLYN JASON
Chillicothe,Illinois
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gastroenterology Primary Charge Nurse
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Peoria,IL
05.2019 - Current
- Demonstrated exemplary leadership as the primary charge nurse, overseeing the care of 60-90 patients daily, while effectively collaborating with physicians to ensure prompt and appropriate treatment delivery.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on complex medical concepts, treatment options, and disease management strategies, fostering informed decision-making and enhancing patient outcomes.
- Provided comprehensive training to new nursing staff, imparting essential care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols to maintain high-quality patient care standards.
- Exhibited proficiency in medication administration via various routes, including oral, intravenous, and intramuscular injections, with meticulous monitoring of patient responses.
- Facilitated seamless care transitions from admission to discharge, ensuring continuity and quality of care throughout the patient journey.
- Skillfully collected, processed, and prepared laboratory specimens for testing, contributing to accurate diagnostic evaluations and treatment planning.
- Maintained meticulous documentation in the Epic electronic health record system, ensuring accurate and up-to-date patient records to support effective clinical decision-making.
Registered Nurse Medical Intensive Care Unit
OSF SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER
Peoria,IL
02.2016 - 05.2019
- Provided compassionate and expert medical care within a 20-bed adult intensive care unit, delivering personalized treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs and medical conditions.
- Recorded comprehensive patient assessments, treatment details, and medical status updates meticulously in electronic health records, ensuring accurate and thorough documentation of patient care activities.
- Developed and executed evidence-based patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, adhering to physicians' directives and established nursing best practices.
- Coordinated post-discharge treatment plans and healthcare services to facilitate smooth transitions and promote continuity of care for patients.
- Demonstrated proficiency in managing and monitoring patients' responses to prescribed medications, treatments, and interventions, ensuring optimal therapeutic outcomes and patient safety.
- Maintained a respectful and culturally sensitive treatment environment, honoring patients' and families' diverse cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Provided guidance and supervision to new employees and student nurses, promoting adherence to established patient care standards and fostering professional growth and development.
Student Nurse Extern
SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER
Peoria,IL
05.2015 - 07.2015
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals 5-7 patients per shift.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs and monitored telemetry.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Monitored each patient to meet appropriate care and document status changes.
- Delivered exceptional care to patients by helping with mobility and daily living requirements.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Changed out and monitored bandages, catheters and IVs.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Completed medical facility experience while under supervision of qualified staff.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE -
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
Peoria, IL, United States2015
Skills
- Lab value evaluation and monitoring
- Bedside procedure assistance
- Medication administration and monitoring
- Monitoring and Assessment of Vital Signs
- Accurate Documentation (EPIC & Lumens)
- Scope Processing
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Infection Control
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Nursing Assessment
- Clinical Leadership
- Care Coordination
- Quality Improvement
Certification
- Registered Nurse, State of Illinois, Feb 2016 to present
- ACLS- December 2024
- BLS- November 2024
- PALS-December 2024
Timeline
Gastroenterology Primary Charge Nurse
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
05.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse Medical Intensive Care Unit
OSF SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER
02.2016 - 05.2019
Student Nurse Extern
SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER
05.2015 - 07.2015
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE -
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing