Jamesanna Clapp
Morrisville,NC
Summary
Dynamic PACU and Critical Care Nurse with a proven track record at WakeMed and Duke Medical Center, excelling in patient education and medication administration. Leveraged communication and critical thinking to enhance patient recovery outcomes. Skilled in EPIC software and advanced cardiac support, consistently delivering compassionate care and health education.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
PACU Nurse
Surgical Services: WakeMed Hospital
Raleigh , NC
03.2022 - Current
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
- Supported physicians completing patient examinations and procedures.
- Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
- Employed nursing best practices and clinical judgment to continuously evaluate patients' progress and employed intervention to achieve desired outcomes.
Critical Care Nurse
CICU: Duke Medical Center
Durham , NC
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop care plans for patients with complex medical needs.
- Assessed patient conditions, implemented care plans and reassessed conditions continuously.
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
Critical Care Nurse
CVICU: WakeMed Hospital
Raleigh , NC
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
- Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
- Assessed patients, documented observations and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Evaluated intensive care patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Liaised between patients, families and care staff in all aspects of care delivery.
- Managed arterial lines, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, chest tube and continuous renal replacement therapy management.
Nursing Assistant
2300 Stepdown: Duke Medical Center
Durham, NC
11.2016 - 06.2020
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05.2016
Master of Science - FNP
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NCSkills
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Working collaboratively with Interdisciplinary team
- EPIC software/documentation
- Device trained: continuous renal replacement therapy
- Health education
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Basic life support
- Patient education
- Medication administration
- Post-anesthesia care
- Cardiac monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Arterial Line management
- Neuromuscular blockade protocol
- Chest tube management
Timeline
PACU Nurse
Surgical Services: WakeMed Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Critical Care Nurse
CICU: Duke Medical Center
12.2021 - 03.2022
Critical Care Nurse
CVICU: WakeMed Hospital
06.2020 - 12.2021
Nursing Assistant
2300 Stepdown: Duke Medical Center
11.2016 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Master of Science - FNP
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
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