Jacob Witham
Winslow
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Redington - Fairview General Hospital, in emergency care and patient advocacy. Ability to enhance patient safety and collaborate within training/process initiatives. Skilled in acute medical care and emergency procedures, demonstrating strong clinical judgment in high-pressure environments. Committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Redington - Fairvew General Hospital
Skowhegan, ME
06.2014 - Current
- Administered emergency care to patients in high-pressure situations, ensuring timely and effective treatment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient conditions using electronic health record systems for accurate assessments.
- Provided education and support to patients and families regarding treatment options and post-discharge care requirements.
- Assisted in triaging patients based on severity of conditions, optimizing workflow within the emergency department.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to enhanced patient safety protocols and best practices.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on clinical procedures, fostering a collaborative learning environment within the team.
- Led departmental training sessions focused on emergency response techniques, improving overall team preparedness and performance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Facilitated safe, efficient, and appropriate emergency care while serving as Charge Nurse in a complex, high-volume Critical Access Hospital setting.
Medical Technician/Superintendent
Maine Air National Guard
Bangor, ME
09.2004 - 09.2024
- Conducted routine laboratory tests to assist in diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Performed quality control checks on medical equipment to ensure accurate results.
- Organized and assisted in training medical technician personnel on clinical care guidelines and procedures while functioning as the Superintendent of Nursing Services.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to support patient care initiatives.
- Developed standard operating procedures to enhance testing accuracy and efficiency.
- Led team meetings to discuss workflow improvements and operational challenges.
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Updated patient records accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper documentation and communication between healthcare professionals.
- Facilitated cross-training opportunities among colleagues to promote skill diversification and increased capacity for handling diverse caseloads.
- Deployed in support of direct patient care within a variety of clinical and geographic areas.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Central Maine Community College
Auburn, ME05-2013
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Strong clinical judgment
Patient and family advocacy
Emergency care
Emergency procedures
Physical assessments
Critical care
Cardiac care
Certification
Maine Registered Nurse License: #RN63370-Active
ACLS/PALS/BLS-Active
ENA qualified TNCC/TNCC-Instructor-Active
Neonatal Resuscitation Program-Active
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Redington - Fairvew General Hospital
06.2014 - Current
Medical Technician/Superintendent
Maine Air National Guard
09.2004 - 09.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Central Maine Community College