Jaclyn Barrett

Responded to emergency calls with urgency and professionalism. Assessed patient conditions, such as trauma, cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, and psychiatric emergencies, and provided critical medical interventions. Collaborated with fire department and police personnel for effective emergency response. Delivered clear communication with patients and family members during emergency situations to ensure a calm environment. Maintained accurate patient care records during each shift. Collaborated with hospital systems to continue patient care.

Directed Level One Trauma, Burn, and Pediatric ER for optimal emergency care coordination. Resolved patient complaints and managed staffing for improved operational effectiveness. Facilitated communication between nursing staff and upper management as liaison. Educated and mentored staff while advocating for cross-training practices. Exhibited calm demeanor under pressure to assist team effectively. Promoted teamwork among staff to achieve shared goal of superior patient care. Collaborated with other managers to develop better processes and policies. Orientated staff on procedural changes for effective adoption.

Managed all aspects of patient care in Level One Trauma, stroke, and STEMI center using nursing scope of practice according to hospital and departmental guidelines. Maintained calm demeanor in a rapidly changing environment, recognizing changes in patient condition, evaluating interventions, and modifying care accordingly. Collaborated with pre-hospital providers, as well as various hospital departments to optimize patient's outcome. Assisted physicians with invasive procedures and remained proficient in medication administration and titration. Educated patients on overall health and well-being, medications, diagnoses, and importance of physician follow up. Provided age-appropriate care in Level Two Pediatric ER, as well as parental teaching. Provided safety centered care to psychiatric ER patients. Precepted paramedic students and nurses to become a quality addition to the team. Lead shared governance council to develop and implement unit goals as well as procedure changes for efficiency and improvement.

Provided pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care to critically ill patients in ever-changing environments. Performed rapid patient assessment, triage, treatment, and re-assessment in emergent situations. Managed vasoactive and sedation medications, as well as ventilatory support. Remained proficient in clinical skills with routine testing and maintained licensure and multiple certifications ensuring continuing professional development. Documented patient assessment, interventions, and patient response in medical record in thorough and timely manner. Performed aircraft, equipment, and medical supply check offs keeping aircraft in flight-ready status. Assisted pilot in pre-flight checklist, as well as radio communication, visual observation, and pre and post flight briefings, always keeping safety of patient and crew priority. Acted as safety officer for NICU transports. Participated in monthly base meetings, case reviews, and frequent community outreach activities. Collaborated with various EMS providers and area hospitals to ensure best care for patients.

Maintained a safe and efficient emergency department by coordinating patient care, managing patient complaints, organize staffing, and troubleshooting difficulties that arise. Maintained close physician contact and worked with ED staff to accomplish patient care outcome goals. Collaborated with all hospital departments to achieve quick and effective admission of patients. Served as a liaison between nursing staff and upper management. Fostered teamwork and ensured that staff was working as one family towards the common goal of excellent patient care.

Managed all aspects of patient care for emergency room patients including assessments, vital signs monitoring, wound care, medication administration and titration, and laboratory and diagnostic testing, while keeping patient safety a top priority. Worked with an interdisciplinary team for optimal care and management of critical patients. Educated patients on overall health and well-being, medications, diagnoses, and importance of physician follow up. Maintained patient confidentiality by the guidelines set forth by HIPAA. Welcomed new staff into the department by precepting paramedic students.