Jacqueline FANNON-EDWARDS
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Compassionate RN Navigator recognized for strong critical thinking and collaboration skills. Expertise in patient care, discharge planning, and emotional support, committed to advocating for patients' rights and ensuring optimal recovery.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
RN NAVIGATOR
VAMC CINCINNATI
Cincinnati, Ohio
02.2003 - Current
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care to enhance recovery and self-management.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities, arranging follow-up appointments and referrals to ensure continuity of care.
- Coordinated with social services for patient discharge planning and community resources.
- Provided comprehensive patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses, promoting better health outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging situations.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' condition.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Assisted in developing patient care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
RN Staff Nurse
VAMC
Cincinnati, Ohio
06.1992 - 02.2002
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, providing critical care as needed.
- Initiated resuscitation measures following cardiac arrest or respiratory failure events.
- Implemented evidence-based practice guidelines when caring for critically ill patients.
- Assisted in complex procedures, prioritizing patient comfort and safety throughout the process.
- Assisted physicians with various invasive procedures within the ICU setting.
- Monitored patient vital signs, promptly communicating changes to healthcare team for timely intervention.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to any changes in patient condition or treatment plan.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Administered medications and maintained accurate records of dosages given.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on post-care instructions and health management, promoting better recovery outcomes.
- Trained new nursing staff on ICU protocols and best practices consistently.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
NURSING COLLEGE06-1984
Skills
- Patient data management
- Care coordination
Timeline
RN NAVIGATOR
VAMC CINCINNATI
02.2003 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
VAMC
06.1992 - 02.2002
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI