Jacqueline Tooker
Lisbon Falls,ME
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Northern Light Mercy Hospital, excelling in patient assessments and relationship development. Skilled in anesthesia monitoring and enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes and streamline surgical processes, fostering a supportive environment for nursing staff.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Northern Light Mercy Hospital
07.2022 - Current
- Provided quality perioperative care by closely monitoring patients throughout their surgical experience.
- Improved patient satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and offering support before and after surgery.
- Contributed to a positive work environment within the perioperative department through active participation in staff meetings.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough preoperative assessments and effectively communicating with the surgical team.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information by maintaining electronic health records in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Expedited discharge planning by assessing patient needs, coordinating resources, and facilitating communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes and streamline the surgical process.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
Registered Nurse
Maine Medical Center
07.2019 - 07.2022
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue Global University
Augusta, ME06-2019
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Patient assessments
- Relationship development
- Patient management
- Nursing team communication
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Postoperative care
- Wound management
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification (PALS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Northern Light Mercy Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Maine Medical Center
07.2019 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue Global University
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