Jacob Aaron Gilham
Greenwood,USA
Summary
I am pursuing an advanced nursing degree to enhance my ability to provide comprehensive primary and mental health care. Driven by a passion for making a positive impact on the community. Commitment lies in improving individuals' well-being and dedicating healthcare expertise to address diverse community needs and combining clinical skills with a compassionate approach to deliver high-quality care and promote overall wellness. With ongoing education and deep dedication to serving others, I am poised to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those I am privileged to serve.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
ON CALL HOSPICE REGISTERED NURSE
Mercy Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR
06.2024 - Current
- Assessed patients'' physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial needs to continually adapt care plans accordingly.
- Enhanced family support by offering guidance, resources, and emotional assistance during difficult times.
- Consistently received positive feedback from families for exhibiting empathy, professionalism, and delivering high-quality patient-centered care.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from acute hospital settings to home-based hospice care environments, promoting continuity of care.
- Managed complex caseloads involving diverse diagnoses such as cancer, heart failure, dementia, COPD, liver disease, kidney failure among others.
INVERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY REGISTERED NURSE PRN
MERCY FORT SMITH
FORT SMITH, AR
09.2023 - Current
- Reduced patient anxiety through clear communication of procedure details, answering questions, and providing emotional support.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives within the radiology department by participating in ongoing education opportunities and staying current with industry best practices.
- Assisted physicians with various diagnostic imaging procedures, facilitating timely detection of medical conditions.
- Contributed to a high standard of care by maintaining up-to-date knowledge on interventional radiology techniques and best practices.
VASCULAR ACCESS PRIVATE CONTRACTOR
TOTAL IV ACCESS
Little Rock, AR
02.2021 - Current
- Reduced complications from vascular access devices by providing ongoing education and support to nursing staff on proper care techniques.
- Provided basic and advanced vascular access for patients, following accepted nursing practices, policies and procedures and physician's prescriptions.
- Served as a resource for nurses seeking guidance on the management of complex vascular access cases involving PICC lines or other central venous access devices.
- Assessed patients for best vascular access options and developed best plan of care for patients.
PART TIME FIREFIGHTER/Emergency First Responder
CITY OF GREENWOOD
GREENWOOD, AR
01.2021 - Current
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
ON CALL HOSPICE REGISTERED NURSE
Heart of Hospice
FORT SMITH, AR
06.2021 - 06.2024
- Assessed patients'' physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial needs to continually adapt care plans accordingly.
- Enhanced family support by offering guidance, resources, and emotional assistance during difficult times.
- Consistently received positive feedback from families for exhibiting empathy, professionalism, and delivering high-quality patient-centered care.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from acute hospital settings to home-based hospice care environments, promoting continuity of care.
- Managed complex caseloads involving diverse diagnoses such as cancer, heart failure, dementia, COPD, liver disease, kidney failure among others.
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology
Mercy Fort Smith
FORT SMITH, AR
12.2019 - 06.2021
- Streamlined workflow within the department by effectively managing multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing urgent cases as needed.
- Remained up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice through continuing education courses relevant to the field of interventional radiology nursing.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all patient interactions, interventions, and outcomes for seamless continuity of care between healthcare providers involved in each case.
- Improved patient outcomes by accurately assessing and monitoring their health status during interventional radiology procedures.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
MERCY FORT SMITH
FORT SMITH AR
02.2017 - 12.2019
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
MEDICAL/Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
MERCY FORT SMITH
FORT SMITH, AR
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Strengthened interdisciplinary collaboration through active participation in rounds discussions and sharing valuable insights from a nursing perspective.
- Reduced recovery time for surgical ICU patients by providing comprehensive post-operative care, including pain management and wound care.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Managed complex medication regimens by administering intravenous medications, titrating drips based on clinical parameters, and monitoring for potential side effects or interactions.
Emergency Medical Technician - FULL TIME
VARIOUS AGENCIES - CAN PROVIDE LIST UPON REQUEST
VARIOUS
05.2011 - 02.2017
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Maintained a safe environment for all involved parties by adhering to strict safety measures during emergency situations.
- Ensured ongoing compliance with local, state, and federal regulations governing EMS through adherence to policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Advanced patient comfort during transport by employing proper handling techniques and providing emotional support as needed.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
Student Nurse Extern
MERCY FORT SMITH
FORT SMITH, AR
12.2014 - 12.2015
- Aided in wound care management by changing dressings under the guidance of registered nurses, promoting healing processes while preventing infections.
- Proactively sought out opportunities to learn from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals, growing in clinical knowledge and aptitude.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas – Fort Smith
Fort Smith12.2015
Associate of Applied Science - General Technology
University of Arkansas – Fort Smith
05.2011
High School Diploma -
GREENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Greenwood05-2009
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- End-of-life care
- Safety management
- Family support
- Ethical practice
- Family education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Holistic patient care
- Symptom management
- Compassionate care
- Medication administration
- Hospice care
- Evidence-based care
- Medication and IV administration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Strong clinical judgment
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Electronic health records
- Microsoft office
- Critical care nursing
- Care coordination
- Vascular Access
- Clinical decision making
- Ultrasound guidance
- Analytical thinking
- Professionalism
- Calm under pressure
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Medical emergencies
- Empathy and compassion
- Emergency management
- Clinical judgment
- Ventilator management
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Evidence-based practices
Certification
- Registered Nurse License Arkansas, 01/16, Present
- NREMT/ With Arkansas License, 05/11, Present
- AHA BLS Healthcare Provider
- AHA ACLS Healthcare Provider
Timeline
ON CALL HOSPICE REGISTERED NURSE
Mercy Fort Smith
06.2024 - Current
INVERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY REGISTERED NURSE PRN
MERCY FORT SMITH
09.2023 - Current
ON CALL HOSPICE REGISTERED NURSE
Heart of Hospice
06.2021 - 06.2024
VASCULAR ACCESS PRIVATE CONTRACTOR
TOTAL IV ACCESS
02.2021 - Current
PART TIME FIREFIGHTER/Emergency First Responder
CITY OF GREENWOOD
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology
Mercy Fort Smith
12.2019 - 06.2021
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
MERCY FORT SMITH
02.2017 - 12.2019
MEDICAL/Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
MERCY FORT SMITH
01.2016 - 02.2017
Student Nurse Extern
MERCY FORT SMITH
12.2014 - 12.2015
Emergency Medical Technician - FULL TIME
VARIOUS AGENCIES - CAN PROVIDE LIST UPON REQUEST
05.2011 - 02.2017
Associate of Applied Science - General Technology
University of Arkansas – Fort Smith
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas – Fort Smith
High School Diploma -
GREENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Affiliations
- AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION
- NATIONAL REGISTERY OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS
- SEBASTIAN COUNTY EMS AND RESUCE
Languages
English
AWARDS
Arkansas SkillsUSA Championships, Bronze Medal Winner in Electronics Technology, 2009, Hot Springs, Arkansas