Jacob Toney
Rutherfordton
Summary
Compassionate and resilient, bringing solid foundation in patient care and medical procedures. Adept at quickly learning and applying critical care techniques and utilizing advanced medical equipment. Dedicated to providing high-quality patient outcomes in fast-paced medical environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry
UNC Blue Ridge
01.2025 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and family members about psychiatric disorders, available treatments, and community resources to promote continuity of care postdischarge.
- Assessed the need for restraint or seclusion in accordance with facility protocols, prioritizing least restrictive measures when possible to promote patient autonomy.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Atrium Health Cleveland
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Provided critical support in mass casualty incidents, demonstrating ability to perform under pressure.
Nursing Assistant
Rutherford Hospital
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Isothermal Community College
Spindale, NC05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC05-2026
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Documentation and charting
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Critical care
Certification
-BLS
-ACLS
-PALS
-CPI
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry
UNC Blue Ridge
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Atrium Health Cleveland
06.2024 - 01.2025
Nursing Assistant
Rutherford Hospital
10.2022 - 08.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Isothermal Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Gardner-Webb University
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