Jacob Brooks
Maroa,IL
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 advocacy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
HSHS St. John's
06.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Memorial Medical Center Emergency Room
02.2016 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
68W Healthcare Specialist
Illinois Army National Guard
03.2018 - 09.2021
- Provided Unit and Battalion level medical training in Tactical Casualty Combat Care and Combat Life Saver.
- Performed Flight Physicals for Pilots and Aircrew.
- Assisted in flight operations.
- Instructed soldiers on using radio communications to request aeromedical evacuation.
- Assessed trauma and medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Assessed nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
- Operated with autonomy under standing orders and standardized operating procedures in pre-hospital setting without presence of Physician/PA.
Load Crew Assistant Manager
Curless Flying Service/Farm Air Inc.
05.2010 - 10.2016
- Enhanced team efficiency by streamlining workflow processes and effectively delegating tasks.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and safe work environment, reducing accidents and injuries on the job.
- Contributed to increased productivity by ensuring all necessary supplies were stocked and readily available for crew members.
- Risk assessment and mitigation of ground personal and pilots through flight planning
- Flight planning
- Aviation maintenance in accordance with manufacture and FAA guidelines.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Richland Community College
Decatur, IL12.2016
Aviation General And Airframe Certificate - Aviation Maintenance
Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, ILSkills
- House Supervisor
- Charge Nurse
- Trauma Champion
- Adaptability
- Patient Assessment
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Patient Advocacy
Certification
- Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS)
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
HSHS St. John's
06.2023 - Current
68W Healthcare Specialist
Illinois Army National Guard
03.2018 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Memorial Medical Center Emergency Room
02.2016 - Current
Load Crew Assistant Manager
Curless Flying Service/Farm Air Inc.
05.2010 - 10.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Richland Community College
Aviation General And Airframe Certificate - Aviation Maintenance
Lincoln Land Community College
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