JADE CALLIHAN
Carbondale,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Technician/Patient Care Technician (Full-Time)
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
02.2015 - Current
- Experience ordering department supplies and as Ward Clerk
- Assist with Peer Interviews and training new hires
- Documentation using Meditech, Epic, and Optio.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
Licensed Practical Nurse (PRN)
The Landings at Reed Station Crossing
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Overnight shift supervisor.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes. Software primarily used Alis, Word and Excel.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Emergency Medical Technician- Basic EMT (Part-Time)
Tiskilwa Rural Fire Protection District
02.2014 - 02.2015
- Respond to 9-1-1 calls
- Radio and written communication/reports.
- Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Protected self and others to prevent risk of communicable diseases and comply with safety regulations and procedures.
Certified Nursing Assistant (PRN)
Dixon Healthcare and Rehabilitation
09.2013 - 02.2015
- Employee of the Month: June 2014.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Emergency Medical Technician- Basic EMT (Paid On Call)
10/33 Ambulance Service Ltd.
08.2012 - 02.2015
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
Emergency Medical Technician- Basic/ Volunteer Firefighter
Walnut Fire Protection District
05.2010 - 02.2015
- Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Removed victims from vehicles or scene of accident or catastrophe and assisted in transfer to receiving facilities.
- Participated in community programs to maintain company image and establish strong community relations.
Telecommunicator/ Dispatcher (Full Time)
Bureau Emergency Communications
03.2009 - 05.2013
- Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as fire, and EMS while tracking data in real-time environments.
- Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls, and radio responses.
- Directed responders using assigned mapping systems for timely emergency attendance.
Personal Administrative Assistant (Full Time)
Winning Wheels
09.2004 - 06.2009
- Main Responsibility: General office duties/ scheduling/ payroll
- Assist with Human Resource Management duties
- Performed all Human Resource duties while HR Manager was on leave
- Worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant to cover shifts as needed
- Worked in Transportation, Inventory, and Activities as needed.
Education
Management Classes -
Ashford University (Global Campus)
Clinton, IAAssociate in Applied Science / Associate Degree Nursing -
John A. Logan College
Carterville, IL05.2022
Certificate /Practical Nursing -
John A. Logan College
Carterville, IL05.2020
Associate in Applied Science/ Office and Administrative Services -
Sauk Valley Community College
Dixon, IL05.2001
Certificates / Word Processing, Office Assistant, Administrative Assistant -
Sauk Valley Community College
Dixon, IL12.2000
Certificate /Certified Nursing Assistant -
Illinois Valley Community College
Ogelsby, IL01.1997
Skills
- Information Documentation
- Measuring and Monitoring Vitals
- Patient Health Education
- 12-Lead EKG Monitoring
- Educating Patients
- Orthopedic Splint Application
- Phlebotomy
- Collecting Medical Samples
- Aseptic Techniques
Professional License Certifications
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider (ACLS)
- American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider (PALS)
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Trained
- Emergency Communication Registered Nurse (ECRN)
- Emergency Medical Technician Basic- License Number 060259843
- Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course Certified (ENPC)
- Pre- Hospital Trauma Life Support Provider (PHTLS)
- Trauma Nurse Core Corse Certified (TNCC)
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse (PRN)
The Landings at Reed Station Crossing
08.2021 - 11.2022
Emergency Room Technician/Patient Care Technician (Full-Time)
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
02.2015 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician- Basic EMT (Part-Time)
Tiskilwa Rural Fire Protection District
02.2014 - 02.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant (PRN)
Dixon Healthcare and Rehabilitation
09.2013 - 02.2015
Emergency Medical Technician- Basic EMT (Paid On Call)
10/33 Ambulance Service Ltd.
08.2012 - 02.2015
Emergency Medical Technician- Basic/ Volunteer Firefighter
Walnut Fire Protection District
05.2010 - 02.2015
Telecommunicator/ Dispatcher (Full Time)
Bureau Emergency Communications
03.2009 - 05.2013
Personal Administrative Assistant (Full Time)
Winning Wheels
09.2004 - 06.2009
Management Classes -
Ashford University (Global Campus)
Associate in Applied Science / Associate Degree Nursing -
John A. Logan College
Certificate /Practical Nursing -
John A. Logan College
Associate in Applied Science/ Office and Administrative Services -
Sauk Valley Community College
Certificates / Word Processing, Office Assistant, Administrative Assistant -
Sauk Valley Community College
Certificate /Certified Nursing Assistant -
Illinois Valley Community College
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