Jamie Blades
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Dedicated RN with strong clinical judgment and case management experience. Proven ability to enhance patient care coordination and mentor staff, ensuring high-quality outcomes in a collaborative healthcare environment.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
McBride Orthopedic Hospital Clinic
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2009 - Current
- Currently working in the Case Management department, conducting Utilization Review as well as patient discharge planning, including work comp cases; coordinates with work comp adjusters and work comp Case Managers to arrange needed equipment and services after discharge.
- Initially worked as Charge Nurse on the Acute Care unit, overseeing nursing staff in the care of post-op patients. Also assisted as House Supervisor on a PRN basis.
- Transferred later to Education Manager, working in that role for approximately 7 years. Coordinated new hire orientation and on-going education for all employees (approx 900).
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Trained staff during demonstrations, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
- Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
- Managed new employee orientation training process for more than 150 employees each year.
- Planned and coordinated educational events and activities such as Annual Skills Fair and monthly in-services.
RN, Manager Ortho/Neuro Unit
Norman Regional Hospital
Norman, OK
10.2004 - 04.2009
- Managed approximately 75 employees, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
- Developed and implemented patient care protocols to enhance quality of service.
- Managed departmental budgets, optimizing resource allocation for efficiency.
- Facilitated staff training programs, promoting professional development and best practices.
- Optimized nursing staff performance by providing ongoing professional development opportunities, mentoring, and feedback sessions.
Nurse Only (RN)
Oklahoma City Clinic
Midwest City, OK
06.2001 - 08.2002
- Educated patients on disease management and preventive health measures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
LPN to RN
Bone & Joint Hospital
Oklahoma City, OK
02.1986 - 05.2001
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Bartlesville, OK05.2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rose State College
Midwest City, OK05-1996
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Mid-Del Vo-Tech
Midwest City, OK02-1986
Skills
- Professional bedside manner
- Relationship building
- Case management
- Setting up referrals
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- EMR / EHR
Certification
- BLS Instructor
Timeline
RN
McBride Orthopedic Hospital Clinic
05.2009 - Current
RN, Manager Ortho/Neuro Unit
Norman Regional Hospital
10.2004 - 04.2009
Nurse Only (RN)
Oklahoma City Clinic
06.2001 - 08.2002
LPN to RN
Bone & Joint Hospital
02.1986 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rose State College
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Mid-Del Vo-Tech