Jacqueline Richardson RN, MSN
Registered Nurse
Alabaster,AL
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated background of success in multiple areas of patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert clinical knowledge and abilities, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound judgment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Registered Nurse, Radiation Oncology
University Of Birmingham Alabama
Birmingham, AL
10.2020 - Current
- Professional nurse who provides ambulatory nursing care to adult and pediatric patients with hematologic and oncologic diseases.
- Demonstrates specialized oncology/ chemotherapy knowledge and skills to deliver care to patients utilizing he nursing process of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating.
- Patient liaison and coordinator for activities with other interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs and ancillary staff.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse, Transplant Nursing
University Of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
08.2019 - 10.2020
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Collaborated across disciplines to give every patient optimal care and support. Work closely with doctors to keep patients and their family members updated on test results or treatment recommendations
- Initiated treatment protocols per physicians orders. Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
- Evaluated vitals and presenting symptoms to understand and properly treat conditions.
- Updated patient charts using Cerner, including adding new and existing medications, to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
Certified Medical Assistant
UAB Health System- Radiation Oncology
Birmingham, AL - Alabama
04.2014 - 08.2019
- Providing patient care and education within a clinical setting. Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Ensures that equipment and supplies were properly maintained for quality patient care and safety. Ensures clinic room and instruments are cleaned and stocked with required supplies
- Provides patient care to several specialties within the UAB system: OB GYN, ENT, Dermatology, Plastics, Hematology and Radiation Oncology
- Triage of patients in timely manner. Initiated patient care per doctors request. i.e., administration of medications, wound care, and drawing of labs.
- Proficient in navigating and scheduling of patients using Citrix Powercharting.
- Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant - Healthcare
Virginia College - Birmingham
Birmingham, AL1998
Associate Degree Nursing - Registered Nurse
Lawson State Community College
Bessemer, AL2019
Skills
- Client assessment and analysis
- Self-motivated
- Strong verbal communication
- Skilled in Impact Power Chart and Epic Electronic Medical Charting
- IV Administration and Phlebotomy
- CPR
- Direct patient care
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
Accomplishments
- UAB Hospital Department of Nursing Excellence Award 2016
Recognized for outstanding dedication to patient care
Timeline
Lead Registered Nurse, Radiation Oncology
University Of Birmingham Alabama
10.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Transplant Nursing
University Of Alabama At Birmingham
08.2019 - 10.2020
Certified Medical Assistant
UAB Health System- Radiation Oncology
04.2014 - 08.2019
Certified Medical Assistant - Healthcare
Virginia College - Birmingham
Associate Degree Nursing - Registered Nurse
Lawson State Community College
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