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Jaime Florence

Newport

Summary

Dynamic Staff Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Dartmouth-Hitchcock, excelling in patient assessment and IV therapy. Proven ability to educate patients and families, enhancing disease management and fostering independence. Recognized for effective communication and critical thinking in high-pressure environments, ensuring optimal care and support during critical moments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Registered Nurse

Valley Regional Hospital
Claremont
01.2025 - Current
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, social workers, family members and other healthcare providers.
  • Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention, and healthy lifestyle choices.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and families during stressful situations.

Staff Registered Nurse

Home Healthcare, Hospice, and Community Services
Keene
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
  • Educated patients and families on disease management and prevention techniques.
  • Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
  • Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss the progress of each patient's treatment plan.
  • Provided home health care services such as wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy.
  • Supported patients with chronic illness management, optimizing quality of life.

Staff Nurse, Vascular Access Services

DARTMOUTH-HITCHCOCK
LEBANON
05.2016 - 05.2024
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop plans of care for patients receiving therapy through a vascular access device.
  • Provided patient education and support regarding vascular access devices.
  • Performed dressing changes on vascular access sites to maintain patency.
  • Utilized ultrasound technology to place peripheral IVs as needed.
  • Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.

Staff Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

DARTMOUTH-HITCHCOCK
LEBANON
08.2019 - 04.2022
  • Oversaw labor by coaching women, assisting with complications and administering medications during birth.
  • Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Monitored condition of newborns and directed postpartum care with special focus on premature babies and babies with abnormalities.
  • Administered IV fluids and medications to manage labor pain and support labor progression.
  • Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs, identifying any abnormalities.

Staff Licensed Practical Nurse, OBGYN

DARTMOUTH-HITCHCOCK
LEBANON
08.2015 - 08.2019
  • Superuser and trainer for various skills and procedures for clinic.
  • Policy and procedure writer for Policy Tech at DHMC for OBGYN, responsible for entering and submitting procedure protocols for review by appropriate teams.
  • Member of the Perinatal Education Committee.
  • Certified co-facilitator for Centering Prenatal Care.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Vermont Technical College
Randolph, VT
05-2019

Certificate of Technical Studies - Practical Nursing

Sarasota County Technical Institute
Sarasota, FL
02-2015

Skills

  • US Guided PIV placement
  • Patient assessment
  • Wound care
  • Effective communication
  • Critical thinking
  • IV therapy

Awards

Summa cum laude at VTC

Personal Information

Title: Registered Nurse

Certification

  • TNCC
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • BLS

Accomplishments

  • Summa Cum Laude

Timeline

Staff Registered Nurse

Valley Regional Hospital
01.2025 - Current

Staff Registered Nurse

Home Healthcare, Hospice, and Community Services
01.2024 - 01.2025

Staff Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

DARTMOUTH-HITCHCOCK
08.2019 - 04.2022

Staff Nurse, Vascular Access Services

DARTMOUTH-HITCHCOCK
05.2016 - 05.2024

Staff Licensed Practical Nurse, OBGYN

DARTMOUTH-HITCHCOCK
08.2015 - 08.2019

Associate of Science - Nursing

Vermont Technical College

Certificate of Technical Studies - Practical Nursing

Sarasota County Technical Institute
Jaime Florence