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Jamie Dirrim

Avon ,IN

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at IU Health Lifeline as a flight nurse, excelling in direct patient care and medication administration. Proven ability to perform thorough patient assessments in high-pressure environments, ensuring optimal outcomes. Committed to delivering compassionate care while effectively managing complex medical situations.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

IU Health West Hospital
Avon, IN
06.2023 - 03.2026

GI/Pain nurse

  • Monitored patient vitals and documented changes accurately.
  • Delivered high-quality patient care in diverse clinical settings.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Recovered patients post procedure, with sedation for pain injections and patients post endo/colonoscopy procedures with Propofol.
  • Collaboration with physicians in course of patients care when needed. Critical thinking skills utilized post procedures.

Registered Nurse

IU Health Lifeline
Indianapolis, IN
06.2010 - 02.2023
  • Managed complex patient cases, ensuring comprehensive care delivery.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Learned advanced life saving skills including, chest tube placement, arterial line placement and monitoring and intubation.
  • Knowledge of Night Vision Goggles use and care, IVR flights.

Registered Nurse

Wishard/Eskenazi Health
Indianapolis, IN
05.2001 - 10.2019

Took care of wide variety of patients in the trauma center.

  • Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Multiple IV starts during shift
  • Managed several patients I Level One Trauma Center
  • Care of multitude of patients including complex medical patients and critical medical and trauma patients.
  • Charge Nurse

Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.

  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Indiana University
IN
05-2001

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
05-1997

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments

Timeline

Registered Nurse

IU Health West Hospital
06.2023 - 03.2026

Registered Nurse

IU Health Lifeline
06.2010 - 02.2023

Registered Nurse

Wishard/Eskenazi Health
05.2001 - 10.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Indiana University

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Indiana University, Bloomington