James C. Whear
Brooklyn Park
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nurse with extensive experience and a strong sense of responsibility. Known for energetic and passionate patient care. Seeking registered nursing position to continue making a positive impact on those in need.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
United Hospital
05.2014 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Registered Nurse
Ramsey County Detention Center
03.2009 - 05.2014
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Staff nurse, RN
Apollo Homes, Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Provide care to critically ill patients who are ventilator-dependent, tracheostomy care, gastrostomy/jejunostomy care, medication management, and on enteral feeding.
Visit Nursing-LPN
Palm Healthcare Services
01.2008 - 01.2010
Staff nurse, LPN
Lyngblomsten Care Center
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Provided cardiac rehabilitation, post-surgical care, wound care, VAC therapy, hemodialysis, ostomy care, pain management, diabetes management, and IV therapies (peripheral and central lines).
- I was responsible for 7-12 residents, provided many types of infusion therapies, tracheostomy care, tube feedings, and monitored cares to acutely ill residents. I was a regular staff on the TCU but worked on other units when needed because of my flexibility. I was also responsible for residents’ status reports for pharmacists, physicians, and social workers to manage unique residents’ medical cases.
Visit Nursing-LPN
Universal Home Health Care Services
01.2008 - 01.2009
Staff nurse, LPN
Galtier Health Center
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Nursing home care for the elderly, medical-surgical unit
- Worked as a staff nurse on the transitional care unit where I catered to the needs of 15-20 residents per shifts. Residents’ care included IV therapies, indwelling Foley catheters insertion, straight catheter, tube feedings, wound care, VAC therapy, halo vest care, hemodialysis, diabetes management, pain management, TPN therapy, cast care, and monitoring different infusion therapies such as blood products, heparin, etc. Occasionally worked as day/night shifts supervisor.
Education
RN – BSN - undefined
Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN01.2013
Associate of Science-Nursing (RN) - undefined
Century College
White Bear Lake, MN01.2007
Diploma-Nursing (LPN) - undefined
Minneapolis Community & Technical College
Minneapolis, MN01.2000
Skills
- More than nine (9) years of great experience as a nurse
- Fluent in English Great ability to demonstrate and communicate effectively with patients and families
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Good time management and problem solving skills
- Great supervisory and leadership skills
- CPR and AED certified, American Red Cross, 2010
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Program
- Basic Life Support
- CPR/AED
- Infusion Therapy and Vascular Access Devices
- Treating the Agitated, Aggressive Patient with Dementia
- Seizure Recognition and First Aid
- Peripheral IV and Venipuncture
- Understanding Grief and Loss
- Mini-Leadership Workshop
- Cardiac, Respiratory, and Pain Assessments, Labs and Diabetes
- Behavioral Management Program
Affiliations
I am deeply involved with my church. I serve as financial secretary, Sunday school teacher, and deacon in my church of more than 150 members. I am a volunteer member with the American Red Cross and Minnesota Responds (MRC). My decision to becoming a nurse comes from personal experience and I have fallen wholeheartedly in love with this noble, self-sacrificing profession since.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
United Hospital
05.2014 - Current
Staff nurse, RN
Apollo Homes, Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2014
Registered Nurse
Ramsey County Detention Center
03.2009 - 05.2014
Visit Nursing-LPN
Palm Healthcare Services
01.2008 - 01.2010
Visit Nursing-LPN
Universal Home Health Care Services
01.2008 - 01.2009
Staff nurse, LPN
Lyngblomsten Care Center
01.2004 - 01.2010
Staff nurse, LPN
Galtier Health Center
01.2001 - 01.2007
RN – BSN - undefined
Metropolitan State University
Associate of Science-Nursing (RN) - undefined
Century College
Diploma-Nursing (LPN) - undefined
Minneapolis Community & Technical College
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