Jacob Cook
League City,TX
Summary
Compassionate Intensive Care Nurse with nine years of experience working with critically ill patients. Cares for patients throughout treatment and recovery, meeting needs and promoting awareness and resolution of conditions. Devoted healthcare professional seeking to improve patient outcomes and staff satisfaction. My faith in God drives my work ethic in that I am to use my gifts and skills to deliver my best effort and I am to be a blessing to my patients, colleagues, and employer.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Charge Nurse RN II
Houston Methodist Clear Lake
Nassau Bay , TX
2015.07 - Current
- Maintained a safe environment for the ICU staff and patients by ensuring that all safety protocols were followed consistently.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, including intubations, central line insertions and chest tube placements.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care services across the continuum.
- Acted as an advocate for patient rights while providing support, education and resources to families and caregivers regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Prioritized tasks according to urgency of need while managing multiple cases simultaneously.
- Demonstrated leadership skills by delegating duties appropriately among staff members.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations quickly and effectively.
- Evaluated staffing levels throughout shift to ensure adequate coverage at all times.
- Served as a mentor for newly hired nurses by providing guidance on policies and procedures specific to ICU setting.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
ICU Registered Nurse
Houston Methodist Clear Lake
Nassau Bay , TX
2015.07 - 2021.05
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Assessed patients for changes in condition and reported any abnormalities to the physician.
- Provided direct patient care, including wound dressing, administering medications, catheterization, and IV therapy.
- Performed assessments of patient's physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings and implemented interventions accordingly.
- Communicated effectively with physicians, family members, allied health professionals, and other healthcare providers regarding patient care issues.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations and make appropriate decisions in emergency situations.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions by monitoring patient responses.
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Mainland
Texas City, TX2015-05
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TXSkills
- Emergency Interventions
- Reliable and Responsible
- Honest and Dependable
- Healthcare Team Collaboration- Rapid Response Team member
- Quality Assurance- insured Foley bundles, central line bundles, and VAP prevention measures were in place
- Interpersonal Communication- facilitated one-on-one and group conversations to resolve and deescalated issues amongst staff, patients, and visitors.
Certification
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and BLS certification
- Current CCRN
- Ultrasound Guided IV Training - 2022
Affiliations
- Active in local church with my family
- Regularly exercises and enjoys hiking with my wife
- I enjoy watching and supporting my daughter in her sports and extracurricular activities
Accomplishments
- Recipient of biannual Daisy Award Winner
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ICU Charge Nurse RN II
Houston Methodist Clear Lake
2015.07 - Current
ICU Registered Nurse
Houston Methodist Clear Lake
2015.07 - 2021.05
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Mainland
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and BLS certification
- Current CCRN
- Ultrasound Guided IV Training - 2022
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