Jacqueline Fleet
Wichita
Summary
Dedicated, compassionate nurse with 15+ years working in direct patient care and discharge coordination. Service-orientated with an organized and proactive nature. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. Superior accuracy in patient history, charting, care plans, and other documentation.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
Surgicare Of Wichita
06.2022 - Current
- Conduct pre-op phone call to upcoming patients, providing check-in times, medications to take day of surgery, as well as a brief overview of surgery stay.
- Ensure medical clearance is obtained from primary care physicians
- Obtain and review patients complete medical history including, allergies, medications, and previous surgeries.
- Preform physical assessment to evaluate patients readiness for surgery.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in electronic health records.
- Ensure surgery consents and anesthesia forms are signed correctly and visible on chart.
- Initiate IV lines and administer fluids and pre-operative medications as ordered by physician.
- Advocate for patient and family addressing questions or concerns prior to surgery.
Nurse Care Coordinator
Kansas Heart Hospital
12.2015 - 12.2022
- Coordinated patient care plans, ensuring alignment with treatment goals and multidisciplinary team collaboration.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medication regimens, as well as strategies to promote treatment compliance.
- Arranged for essential services and equipment such as home health care, physical therapy, or medical equipment-wheelchairs/oxygen, and transportation upon discharge.
- Promoted positive behavioral changes to facilitate wellness and medication compliance.
- Ensured open and productive communication between patients and treatment providers.
- Served as a support roll for patient and family members to understand hospitalization and need for additional services.
- Conduct follow-up phone calls to patients after discharge to address questions or concerns allowing for smooth transition.
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Ascension Via Christi
12.2006 - 07.2016
- Continuously assessed and monitored patients hemodynamic status and cardiac rhythm using specialized equipment.
- Administered complex medication regimens and monitored patient responses to support cardiac function.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Documented patient assessments, interventions, and care plans in electronic health record.
- Reported abnormal findings to care team.
- Educated patient and families on patients conditions, ensuring understanding and adherence to treatment protocols.
- Responded to hospital codes and rapid response team.
- Frequently acted as relief Charge nurse and preceptor to students and new staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS01-2006
Bachelor of Arts - Communicative Disorders And Science
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05-2004
High School Diploma -
Goddard High School
Goddard, KS05-1999
Skills
- Life Support BLS, ACLS, and PALS
- Strong clinical knowledge and judgement
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work closely and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
- Experience using Electronic Health Records to manage patient data
- Empathy and compassion to patients and family members
- Meticulous organization and time management
- Leadership and professionalism
Timeline
Nurse
Surgicare Of Wichita
06.2022 - Current
Nurse Care Coordinator
Kansas Heart Hospital
12.2015 - 12.2022
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Ascension Via Christi
12.2006 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Wichita State University
Bachelor of Arts - Communicative Disorders And Science
Wichita State University
High School Diploma -
Goddard High School