JAMES N. WILSON
Plantation,FL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 8 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in Case Management,Progressive Care, Cardiac Telemetry, Neurological Telemetry, and Perioperative Nursing environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
HCA FL Westside Hospital
Plantation, FL
07.2023 - Current
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.
- Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
- Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers.
- Fostered partnerships to increase patient influx and facilitate hospital development.
RN Case Manager
HCA Florida University Hospital
Davie, FL
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Nominated as Case Management Employee of The Month for the Month of June
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Westside Regional Medical Center
Plantation, FL
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.
- Oversaw operations, including admissions and discharges and scheduling of nursing staff.
- Directed day-to-day nursing and operational functions for 9 nurses, and 4 clinical nursing assistants per shift across a 36-bed Progressive Care unit.
- Facilitated the exceptional delivery of Nursing care while developing well-rounded nursing teams.
Relief Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Westside Regional Medical Center
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Trained one new nurse on hospital policies and procedures, patient care protocols, medical procedures and patient interventions.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Cared for patients in 36-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Relief Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse Cardiac Tele
Florida Medical Center
10.2018 - 08.2020
- Functioned in the role of RN and RN Charge Nurse providing exceptional care to 6 patient per shift.
- Monitored patients Vital Signs, Cardiac Rhythms, and conducted cardiac specific assessments.
- Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.
- Monitors, documents, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
- Responsible for providing exceptional nursing care to all assigned patients.
- Effectively Lead a team of Registered Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants While assigned the duty of Charge Nurse.
- Trained Two new nurses on hospital policies and procedures, patient care protocols, medical procedures and patient interventions.
Perioperative Nurse (Clinical Manager)
Memorial Healthcare System
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Functioned in the role of a RN Clinical Manager leading over 20 personnel in providing outstanding surgical care to over 200 patients.
- Directed staff in the day to day operation of the operating room.
- Responsible for circulating in surgical cases as necessary to optimize the daily OR schedule.
- Coordinated care between Surgeon and OR staff.
- Provided compassionate, individualized care for each patient while in operating room.
Registered Nurse Neurological Telemetry
Memorial Hospital Pembroke
Pembroke Pines, FL
09.2015 - 01.2017
- Provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
- Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.
- Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including disposition, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
- Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel.
- Responsible for providing exceptional nursing care to all my assigned patients.
- Received many compliments for outstanding nursing care.
- Conducted Neurological Assessments on Patients According to NIH Stroke Scale
Cryptologic Technician Technical
United States Navy
07.1999 - 06.2008
- While stationed at United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM), I Managed the production of over 800 Electronic Intelligence, Indication and Warning, and Area of Focus products, which directly promoted security cooperation in the Area of Focus in order to achieve the United States' strategic objectives. The products were incorporated into several Intelligence Assessments that were briefed to the USSOUTHCOM Commander, the Secretary of Defense, and the highest levels of the United States government.
- Was awarded the; Commander, United States Southern Command, Navy Element, Senior Sailor of the Quarter for the first quarter calendar year 2007 because of superior professionalism and exceptional technical acumen.
- While stationed on the USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67), I was responsible for near-real time and historical analysis of threat targets, and daily administration of Electronics Intelligence (ELINT) data routing systems to provide Indications and Warnings to area and embarked commanders.
- While stationed at Naval Security Group Activity Pearl Harbor, I was a Senior Operator. I provided tactical Electronic Support Measures to Pacific Fleet Subsurface Combatants conducting operations fulfilling fleet and national-level tasking
- Promoted Through the Enlisted Ranks from E-1 (CTTSR) - E-6 (CTT1)
- During my almost 9 years of Naval Service, I was awarded; The Joint Service Commendation Medal, The Navy and Marine Corps. Achievement Medal (2 awards), The Navy Good Conduct Award (2 awards), and multiple unit and campaign medals and ribbons
Education
Associates of Science - Nursing
Southeastern College
Hialeah, FL07.2015
No Degree - Nursing
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FLMedical Assistant Certificate -
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL05.2012
Skills
- Nurse Leadership
- Managerial experience
- Clinical expertise
- Clinical management
- Superior Patient Care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Organized
- Goal Oriented
- Positive Attitude
- Able to Multi Task
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Florida (RN 9414917)
- Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Florida (PN 5220455)
- American Heart Association BLS Certification
- American Heart Association ACLS Certification
Timeline
RN Case Manager
HCA FL Westside Hospital
07.2023 - Current
RN Case Manager
HCA Florida University Hospital
01.2022 - 06.2023
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Westside Regional Medical Center
02.2021 - 01.2022
Relief Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Westside Regional Medical Center
08.2020 - 02.2021
Relief Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse Cardiac Tele
Florida Medical Center
10.2018 - 08.2020
Perioperative Nurse (Clinical Manager)
Memorial Healthcare System
01.2017 - 02.2018
Registered Nurse Neurological Telemetry
Memorial Hospital Pembroke
09.2015 - 01.2017
Cryptologic Technician Technical
United States Navy
07.1999 - 06.2008
Associates of Science - Nursing
Southeastern College
No Degree - Nursing
Broward College
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Miami Dade College