Jae Reid
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Driven by a commitment to excellence, I leveraged critical thinking and compassionate care at Baptist Medical Center South to enhance patient satisfaction and outcomes. My expertise in accurate documentation and direct patient care, coupled with a knack for empathetic patient advocacy, underscores my ability to deliver superior nursing outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Baptist Medical Center South
09.2012 - 09.2017
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered and other pertinent data.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times, helping them navigate the healthcare system with compassion and understanding.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care with a focus on empathy, communication, and professionalism.
- Participated in staff meetings and continuing education programs to stay current on best practices and maintain licensure requirements.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Served as a strong advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring that their needs were met in accordance with ethical guidelines and regulatory requirements.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care for patients by effectively communicating with other healthcare providers.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Server/Bartender
Various Restaurants
06.2004 - 08.2012
- Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
- Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations while serving spirits.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Developed strong interpersonal skills through customer interactions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Union State Community College
Opelika, AL12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Auburn University
Auburn, AL08.2009
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Compassionate and Caring
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Accurate Documentation
Timeline
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Baptist Medical Center South
09.2012 - 09.2017
Server/Bartender
Various Restaurants
06.2004 - 08.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Union State Community College
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Auburn University