Jacqueline Horton
Sturgeon Lake,MN
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, skilled in medication administration and patient advocacy. Proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes through individualized care plans and effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Committed to professional development and fostering a supportive environment for nursing staff and patients alike.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center
12.2018 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and safety protocols.
- Trained new nursing staff on clinical procedures and hospital policies.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient care delivery processes.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and adherence to best practices.
- 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- 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.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fond Du Lac Tribal And Community College
Cloquet, MN05.2018
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Patient evaluation
- Family education
- Licensed RN
- Taking vitals
- Collecting vitals
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medication distribution
- Precepting
- Patient discharge
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship building
- Chart updating
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- Chronic disease management
- Medical assessment
- Personal care needs
Accomplishments
Multiple Daisy Awards from patients and families
Florence Nightingale Award Nomination by Provider
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center
12.2018 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fond Du Lac Tribal And Community College