Jacob Clevenger
Rivesville,WV
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
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Emergency Department
WVU Medicine Children's
05.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- 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.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Patient Care Technician
WVU Medicine Fairmont Medical Center
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
Truck Loader
United Postal Service, UPS
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Improved loading efficiency by coordinating with team members and adjusting work schedules accordingly.
- Reduced truck loading times by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to company safety protocols and conducting regular equipment inspections.
- Increased delivery accuracy by double-checking shipment contents against packing lists prior to loading trucks.
- Enhanced communication between truck drivers and loaders, resulting in smoother coordination and faster turnaround times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL09.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
West Virginia Junior College - Morgantown
Morgantown, WV04.2023
Skills
- Emergency Care
- Neonatal nursing
- Newborn care
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Patient Assessment
- Emergency Response
- Critical Care
- Lab result interpretation
- Patient Management
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ALS - Advanced Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NIH Stroke Scale
- Ultrasound Guided Peripheral IV's
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Emergency Department
WVU Medicine Children's
05.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
WVU Medicine Fairmont Medical Center
07.2022 - 05.2023
Truck Loader
United Postal Service, UPS
06.2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
West Virginia Junior College - Morgantown
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ALS - Advanced Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NIH Stroke Scale
- Ultrasound Guided Peripheral IV's
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