Jacquia Wells
Sorrento,LA
Summary
Dedicated RN with extensive experience in critical care and patient education, excelling in acute patient care and comprehensive health assessments. Proven track record of enhancing patient satisfaction through successful quality improvement initiatives and a strong focus on medical documentation. Exceptional communication skills and clinical judgment support effective collaboration within multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Career aspirations include continuing to innovate in patient care delivery and leadership roles.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Our Lady of The Lake
Baton Rouge, LA
10.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: 60 bed hospital level II trauma center
- Assessed patients on admission to determine their physical and psychological health and gather pertinent history
- Work collaboratively with multiple providers, case managers, physical therapy, occupational therapy, pharmacy, etc
- To formulate an individual plan for the patients
- Meet with interdisciplinary teams to determine discharge and transfer plans
- 60 bed hospital level II trauma center
RN
Oceans Behavioral
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: 21 bed psychiatric hospital
- Gained strong foundation in psychiatric nursing care
- Support patients with psychiatric diagnoses including borderline personality disorder, major depressive disorder, Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, etc
- Collaborative role working with psychiatrists, case managers, social workers, and psych techs
- Completed rounds to observe and document patients' behavior, ensuring safety at all points
- Prepared and administered patients' medications in close coordination with the psychiatrist
- Facilitated daily group therapy sessions to provide additional support and communication with patients
- Provide education to patients and their family members
- 21 bed psychiatric hospital
RN
Kaiser Permanente
Vacaville, CA
04.2018 - 05.2024
- Company Overview: 175 bed hospital- Level I trauma center
- Performed thorough head to toe assessments
- Provide complex care to neurological and cardiac patients on 30 bed telemetry unit
- Performed various tasks such as; cardiac monitoring and analyze telemetry strips
- Monitor and titrate cardiac medications
- Evaluated and analyzed patients' condition and response to treatment; recorded prescribed medications
- Educate patients and family members on medication and treatment plan
- Prep patients for preoperative procedures
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans
- Notify physician of any abnormalities
- Completed nurse charting through Epic computer system
- 175 bed hospital- Level I trauma center
RN
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
Oakland, CA
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Company Overview: 475 bed hospital- Level II trauma center
- Assessed patient health problems and needs on a 50 bed telemetry stepdown unit
- Provided primary care to patients, developed and implemented individualized care plans
- Cared for cardiac, medical, and surgical patients before and after procedures
- Educated patients on medication, health maintenance, and disease prevention
- Analyzed and interpret cardiac strips
- Completed nurse charting through Epic computer system
- Provided bedside and holistic care to critically ill and terminally ill patients
- Educated patients and their family members on medications, treatment plans, and health lifestyle changes
- 475 bed hospital- Level II trauma center
RN
St. Vincent Hospital
Worcester, MA
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Company Overview: 361 bed hospital- Level II trauma center
- Assess patient health problems and needs
- Develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records
- Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients
- Advised patients on health maintenance and disease prevention
- Completed nurse charting through Allscript charting system
- Care for patients post CABG, post cardiac cath lab, heparin gtt, post VATS, chest tubes, etc
- 361 bed hospital- Level II trauma center
RN
East Jefferson General Hospital
Metaire, LA
10.2006 - 04.2018
- Company Overview: 350 bed hospital- Level II trauma center
- Assessed patient health problems and needs; and notify physician of clinical changes
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans
- Floated on multiple units: Med-Surg, Psych, Telemetry, Rehab, and SNF
- Prepared and administer medications
- Educate patients and family members on health care need, condition, treatment plan, and discharge instructions
- 350 bed hospital- Level II trauma center
RN
United Hospital
Minneapolis, MN
09.2016 - 10.2016
- Company Overview: 420 bed level II trauma hospital
- Assess patient health problems and needs
- Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients
- Completed nurse charting through Epic computer system
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans
- Prepared and administered medications
- 420 bed level II trauma hospital
RN
Sutter Medical Center
Sacramento, CA
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Company Overview: 375 bed level II trauma center
- Assess patient health problems and needs
- Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients
- Completed nurse charting through Epic computer system
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans
- Prepared and administered medications
- 375 bed level II trauma center
RN
Theda Clark Medical Center
Neenah, WI
02.2015 - 05.2015
- Company Overview: 247 bed Level I trauma center
- Assess patient health problems and needs
- Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients
- Completed nurse charting through Epic computer system
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans
- Prepared and administered medications
- 247 bed Level I trauma center
Education
Master’s of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Herzing University
Milwaukee, WI12.2024
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL12.2020
Associate's of Science - Nursing
Charity School of Nursing
New Orleans, LA05.2010
Licensed Practitical Nurse -
Delta College of Arts and Technology
Baton Rouge, LA11.2006
Skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to work individually
- Ability to work on several projects at once
- CPR Certified
- Detail oriented
- Excellent listening skills
- Excellent observation skills
- Good communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good problem solving skills
- Physical stamina
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time
Certification
- ACLS, 11/01/26
- BLS, 10/01/26
- RN license, Louisiana, 01/01/25
Timeline
RN
Our Lady of The Lake
10.2023 - Current
RN
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
11.2022 - 02.2023
RN
Oceans Behavioral
05.2022 - Current
RN
St. Vincent Hospital
10.2021 - 12.2021
RN
Kaiser Permanente
04.2018 - 05.2024
RN
United Hospital
09.2016 - 10.2016
RN
Sutter Medical Center
06.2015 - 08.2015
RN
Theda Clark Medical Center
02.2015 - 05.2015
RN
East Jefferson General Hospital
10.2006 - 04.2018
Master’s of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Herzing University
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate's of Science - Nursing
Charity School of Nursing
Licensed Practitical Nurse -
Delta College of Arts and Technology
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