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Work History
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Jada Wharton

Houston,TX

Summary

Dedicated Registered Nurse with two years of acute care experience in a dynamic med-surg unit, specializing in holistic, patient-centered treatment. Proven expertise in patient assessment, fostering multidisciplinary teamwork, and applying critical thinking to enhance patient outcomes. Strong foundational knowledge of medical procedures and patient care, with a readiness to swiftly acquire new skills for optimal performance. Committed to delivering exceptional, evidence-based care while prioritizing patient advocacy and safety to ensure a compassionate and effective healthcare environment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital
01.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated care for patients with complex medical and surgical ailments.
  • Use critical thinking skills to assess patient status, identify clinical changes, and appropriately escalate care.
  • Recorded clinical findings, interventions, and results using an EHR system (e.g., EPIC).
  • Worked with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement individualized treatment and discharge plans.
  • Control post-operative pain, monitor the healing of incisions, and promote mental health.
  • Provide patient education on chronic condition management, medicines, surgical recovery, and discharge planning.
  • Administered medications, monitored patient vital signs and telemetry data to ensure optimal cardiac function.
  • Mentored new nursing staff members by sharing expert knowledge on cardiac monitoring techniques, medication administration protocols, and evidence-based interventions for common conditions seen in telemetry units.

Nurse Extern

HCA Florida Capital Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Assisted with patient care, complex case management, and clinical records under RN supervision.
  • Practiced accurate documentation in alignment with HIPAA and clinical standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL
05-2023

Skills

  • Clinical Preceptorship
  • Workflow Optimization & Time Management
  • Critical Thinking & Clinical Judgment
  • Clinical Documentation & EHR Proficiency (Epic/Cerner)
  • Basic Life Support
  • Provider & Team Collaboration
  • Patient Education & Advocacy
  • Medication Administration
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Pre-/Post-op Care
  • Wound & Ostomy Care
  • Sterile Dressing Changes

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN), Texas – License #1125876
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), AHA – Expires June 2027

Accomplishments

  • Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses: Recognized by patient for delivering exceptional compassionate care.
  • 15+ “You Got Caught Caring” Recognitions: Honored by colleagues and administrators reflecting sustained excellence in teamwork, empathy, and outstanding patient care.

Timeline

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital
01.2023 - Current

Nurse Extern

HCA Florida Capital Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University