Jamie Castleberry
Vardaman,MS
Summary
Registered Nurse with 10 years of versatile nursing experience including leadership roles seeking position as Nurse Manager for Nursing Administration.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative House Supervisor
Baptist Memorial Hospital - North Mississippi
03.2023 - Current
- Coordinated staff schedules, optimizing resource allocation to enhance patient care services.
- Facilitated communication between departments to streamline workflow and improve service delivery.
- Supervised daily administrative operations, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Developed training programs for new employees, enhancing onboarding effectiveness and operational efficiency.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive company information as well as personal employee data, adhering to applicable privacy regulations and best practices.
- Provided emergency response during shifts as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians regarding patient conditions, updates and necessary care changes.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Clinical Resource Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital - North Mississippi
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Developed and implemented clinical protocols to standardize nursing practices across departments.
- Facilitated patient care coordination among multidisciplinary teams to enhance treatment outcomes.
- Analyzed patient data to identify trends, improving response times for critical care situations.
- Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on best practices and clinical decision-making.
- Streamlined documentation processes, enhancing accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Advocated for patient needs through effective communication with families and healthcare providers.
- Managed critical situations calmly under pressure while maintaining high-quality patient-centered care throughout the experience.
- Provided mentorship to new nurses, facilitating their transition into the clinical setting with confidence and competence.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse - Travel RN
St. Bernard's Behavioral Health
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient safety and care outcomes within the facility.
- Provided coverage in various psychiatric units, maintaining high standards of care across diverse patient populations.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in psychiatric care and patient management techniques.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and alter treatment plans.
Contract Nurse - 4 South Med/Surg
Baptist Memorial Hospital - North Mississippi
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress, enhancing communication across healthcare providers for improved outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with hospital protocols.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment regimens.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse - Travel RN
St. Bernard's Behavioral Health
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients' mental status and risk factors for effective care delivery.
- Developed individualized care plans to address specific patient needs and behavioral issues.
- Administered medication and monitored patient responses in compliance with treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to evaluate patient progress and adjust interventions.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment options to promote understanding.
- Led crisis intervention strategies to de-escalate acute psychiatric episodes effectively.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
Head Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital - North Mississippi
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Developed and implemented patient care plans, enhancing overall treatment effectiveness.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and improve outcomes.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with hospital policies and patient care standards.
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices and hospital protocols, improving team efficiency.
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy, ensuring adherence to documentation standards and regulations.
- Streamlined communication processes between nursing staff and physicians, enhancing collaborative care efforts.
- Mentored junior nurses in clinical skills, fostering professional development and confidence in practice.
Staff Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital - North Mississippi
06.2016 - 03.2020
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on treatment protocols, enhancing understanding and compliance with health recommendations.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Assisted in the implementation of infection control protocols, significantly improving patient safety standards.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Holmes Community College, Grenada, MS
Grenada, MS05-2016
Skills
- Crisis management
- Effective problem solving
- Decision-making
- Time management expertise
- Analytical skills
- Scheduling skills
- Multitasking
- Compassionate care
- Adaptability
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Compassionate and caring
- Verbal communication
- Reliability
- Problem-solving
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
Administrative House Supervisor
Baptist Memorial Hospital - North Mississippi
03.2023 - Current
Clinical Resource Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital - North Mississippi
08.2022 - 03.2023
Psychiatric Registered Nurse - Travel RN
St. Bernard's Behavioral Health
05.2022 - 08.2022
Contract Nurse - 4 South Med/Surg
Baptist Memorial Hospital - North Mississippi
02.2022 - 05.2022
Psychiatric Registered Nurse - Travel RN
St. Bernard's Behavioral Health
05.2021 - 11.2021
Head Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital - North Mississippi
03.2020 - 05.2021
Staff Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital - North Mississippi
06.2016 - 03.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Holmes Community College, Grenada, MS