Jacqueline Renee Hutchinson-Ralph
Longview
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Infusion Registered Nurse- PRN
Naven Health
Sarasota, FL
01.2025 - Current
- Administered intravenous therapies and medications to patients in home settings, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Visit and Infuse approximately 3-4 patients weekly, someday more as my schedule has grown significantly.
- Educated patients and families on infusion therapy processes and equipment usage for improved health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Monitored patient vital signs and infusion sites, assessing for adverse reactions or complications promptly.
- Ensured timely administration of prescribed therapies by coordinating schedules with patients'' availability while balancing caseload demands.
- Educated patients and families on infusion therapy protocols and self-care techniques.
- Administered IV medications and therapies to patients in home settings.
Nursing House Supervisor
Advanced Dallas Hospital and Clinics
Dallas, TX
03.2024 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff of over 100 employees and ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Coordinated patient care activities to enhance operational efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Managed staffing schedules, optimizing resource allocation for maximum coverage and support.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and identifying training needs.
- Nursing Staff Educator
- RN Nurse Clinician in the ER, OR and MS as needed.
- Monitored patient progress, addressing concerns promptly to ensure high-quality care delivery.
- Led emergency response efforts, ensuring rapid assessment and intervention during critical situations.
- Served as a liaison between hospital administration and nursing staff, advocating for improvements that positively impacted patient care delivery.
- Championed interdisciplinary teamwork across various units within the hospital, resulting in a more cohesive and collaborative care approach.
- Established an open-door policy for staff members, fostering a supportive work environment where issues were promptly addressed.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Paramedic- PRN
Advanced Ambulance Services
Minden, La
01.2010 - Current
- Emergency Relief Disaster Paramedic
- Supervisor: Pamela Mackey
- 318-426-4549
- Administered emergency medical care and stabilized patients in critical conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective patient transport and care continuity.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Utilized advanced life support techniques during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Advanced Dallas Hospital and Clinic
Dallas, Tx
01.2021 - 03.2024
- ER Staff Nurse
- Supervisor: Christie Torres-CNO
- 469-221-6000
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical team promptly.
- Assisted in triaging patients based on severity and urgency of conditions.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems for compliance.
- Led initiatives to improve emergency response times within the department.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Prevented medication errors by diligently verifying drug orders against patient records before administering treatments.
- Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
Fire Battalion Chief- Paramedic
Shreveport Fire Department- City of Shreveport
Shreveport, LA
10.1993 - 12.2023
- Hours Per Week- 60
- Battalion Chief/Paramedic/Registered Nurse
- Extinguish house, brush, wood, electrical and vehicle fires
- Search and Rescue
- Preserve Property
- EMS services including providing basic and advanced life care in the pre-hospital environment
- Transport and provide continued medical care until arrival at the hospital
- Install Smoke Detectors
- Assist Physically Disabled Citizens
- Public Service Events
- Manage Mass Casualty Incidents
- Manage Subordinates
- Directed emergency response operations, ensuring team efficiency and safety protocols adherence.
- Developed training programs for firefighters, enhancing skills and knowledge in firefighting techniques.
- Demonstrated strong leadership in high-pressure situations, successfully guiding teams through complex emergency incidents while minimizing risks to both responders and civilians.
Registered Nurse
Ochsner/LSU Health System- Level One Trauma Center
Shreveport, LA
07.2006 - 03.2023
- Supervisor: Marie Maddox, 318-675-6979
- Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
- Emergency Room Charge Nurse- Level One Trauma Center including Pediatrics
- Psychiatric Care
- Regional Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in high-pressure trauma environments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Assisted in performing advanced life support techniques during critical patient situations.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA07-2006
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine
Bossier Parish Community College- Louisiana
Bossier City, LA12-2002
Skills
- Nurse Educator
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor
- Basic Life Support/ CPR Instructor
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor
- Exemplary Supervisory Skills in the Fire Service, EMS and Nursing
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- HIPAA Regulations Adherence
Certification
- National Registered Paramedic
- Registered Nurse
- ACLS Instructor
- PALS Instructor
- BLS/ CPR American Heart Instructor
- ENPC
- TNCC
- Stroke Champion Training
- Hazardous Material Technician
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- NIHSS
- NRP
- Provide Home Infusion Administration
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Home Infusion Registered Nurse- PRN
Naven Health
01.2025 - Current
Nursing House Supervisor
Advanced Dallas Hospital and Clinics
03.2024 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Advanced Dallas Hospital and Clinic
01.2021 - 03.2024
Paramedic- PRN
Advanced Ambulance Services
01.2010 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ochsner/LSU Health System- Level One Trauma Center
07.2006 - 03.2023
Fire Battalion Chief- Paramedic
Shreveport Fire Department- City of Shreveport
10.1993 - 12.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine
Bossier Parish Community College- Louisiana
Awards
2007, Paramedic of the Year, Shreveport Fire Department
2010, Firefighter of the Year, Shreveport Chamber of Commerce
2017, Paramedic of the Year, Shreveport Fire Department
2023, Nurse MVP of the Quarter, Advanced Dallas Hospital and Clinics
Several accommodations for patient care and report writing
Several recognitions from the Fire Chief and Mayor of the City of Shreveport for patient care
Availability
Full Time
PRN
Per Diem
Job Type
Home Health Administrator (RN)
Desired Locations
Louisiana, Texas