Jami Garrison
Rome,GA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level PN nursing position. Ready to perform safe quality care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
PN Nurse
Gadsden State Community College
05.2023 - Current
- Provided comprehensive health assessments for patients across all age groups as part of the PN nursing program.
- Demonstrated clinical competency in wound care, IV therapy, catheterization, and other essential nursing skills.
- Reduced the risk of hospital-acquired infections by diligently following infection control protocols and hand hygiene practices.
- Monitored vital signs regularly; promptly alerted the appropriate healthcare professionals if any abnormalities were detected during clinical and precepting rotations.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, attentive care during each interaction.
- Developed individualized patient-centered care plans that aligned with evidence-based practice standards.
- Increased efficiency in medication administration through meticulous attention to detail and thorough documentation.
Phlebotomist
Advent Health Care Redmond
04.2016 - Current
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Perform iSTAT test
- Respond to Stroke Alerts, Sepsis Alerts and Traumas
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
- Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
- Promoted patient safety by verifying identification, labeling samples correctly, and cross-checking information with lab orders.
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
Valley Health Care
12.2012 - 01.2017
- CLIA Waived Test (Flu, H-pylori, Pregnancy, Rapid Strep, U/A, Drug Screens)
- Perform Peak Flows, EKG & Spirometry
- Give Vaccines and look up immunizations in GRITS
- Obtained client's medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Assist Provider in procedures
- Update Face sheet in patient charts
- Medical Enter 'New Patient' m into patient chart.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Medical Enter 'New Patient' m into patient' chart.to patient's charts
- Call and speak with patients when needed
Phlebotomist
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
02.2012 - 12.2012
Phlebotomist
Floyd Medical Center
03.2005 - 05.2011
Education
License Practical Nurse
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL05.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL12.2024
Certified Phlebotomist -
Coosa Valley Technical College
Rome, GA01.2005
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Epic Systems
- Compassionate Care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Medical Documentation
- Catheter Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Clinical judgment
- Intravenous therapy
References
References are available on request.
Timeline
PN Nurse
Gadsden State Community College
05.2023 - Current
Phlebotomist
Advent Health Care Redmond
04.2016 - Current
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
Valley Health Care
12.2012 - 01.2017
Phlebotomist
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
02.2012 - 12.2012
Phlebotomist
Floyd Medical Center
03.2005 - 05.2011
License Practical Nurse
Gadsden State Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Gadsden State Community College
Certified Phlebotomist -
Coosa Valley Technical College
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