Jacqueline Fitzmaurice
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Passionate and dedicated recently licensed Registered Nurse with four semesters of clinical experience and a desire to provide exceptional patient care. Commended by clinical staff for excellent communication with patients and delivering tremendous patient care. Experience as a certified nursing assistant with six years of experience working in a fast-paced patient care environment. Seeking an opportunity to work as a pediatric or NICU nurse to gain further experience and to ensure every child's health and well-being through empathetic and patient-centered care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Mary's Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
- Working as a per diem certified nursing assistant for 12-hour shifts.
- Providing high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity, comfort, and wellbeing.
- Checking patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintaining a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answering call lights and supporting patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoting good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reducing fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Preventing pressure ulcer development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisting with feeding and monitoring intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducting regular rounds to monitor patients' physical and mental status throughout shifts, and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Utilizing therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Promoting independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Assisting nurses with various tasks, including blood sugars, vital signs, and EKG's.
Student Nurse
Gwynedd Mercy University
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Completed clinical rotations in diverse specialties, including medical-surgical, step-down, telemetry, intraoperative, geriatric, hospice, home care, maternity, NICU, and pediatric nursing.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Assisted in conducting physical assessments and applied critical thinking skills to identify potential health concerns and inform appropriate interventions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Developed strong rapport with patients by actively listening to concerns and addressing individual needs.
- Observed patient behaviors and reported changes to nurse in charge for resolution.
- Gained proficiency in physical and emotional assessment, medication administration, and patient advocacy.
- Actively sought and incorporated feedback from nursing mentors to continuously improve clinical skills and knowledge.
DEU Student
Jefferson Lansdale Hospital
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Under the direct supervision of a senior charge nurse, cared for 7 assigned patients assisting in daily care, assessments, vital signs, and charting.
- Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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 my preceptor and 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.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
Certified Nursing Assistant Aide
Serenity Hospice Services
06.2017 - 09.2023
- Observed and documented patient status and report patient complaints to the case manager.
- Positioned patient for comfort and to prevent skin breakdown.
- Assisted with bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, and nail and skin care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Assisting patients with eating and drinking.
- Assisting patients with transfer and ambulation.
- Maintained and organized patient records.
- Ordered supplies and equipment for patients.
- Organized stock supply room.
- Provided administrative support.
- Answered phones in a professional manner, provided answers when possible, transferred calls, and took messages.
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services USA
03.2010 - 06.2017
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Identified and checked in all mail and deliveries.
- Assisted visitors with paying for parking.
- Maintained and balanced cash box.
Education
BSN -
Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA05.2024
Prequisite Courses -
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA05.2021
Skills
- Computer Skills include experience with Windows operating systems & MS Office suite of applications
- Medical Terminology
- EKG's
- Motivated individual with a passion to succeed
- Excellent communication skills
- Efficient working individually or within a team environment
- Excel at learning new tasks in a timely fashion
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- Licensed Registered Nurse, Pennsylvania Board of Nursing, License #RN793141
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association - August 2023-August 2025
References
Upon Request
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Mary's Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
DEU Student
Jefferson Lansdale Hospital
02.2024 - 04.2024
Student Nurse
Gwynedd Mercy University
08.2021 - 05.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant Aide
Serenity Hospice Services
06.2017 - 09.2023
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services USA
03.2010 - 06.2017
BSN -
Gwynedd Mercy University
Prequisite Courses -
Community College of Philadelphia