Jamie Eastridge
Taswell,IN
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with specialized knowledge in urology. Skilled in patient care, clinical procedures, and medical documentation. Strong focus on teamwork and achieving positive patient outcomes. Adaptable and reliable, consistently meeting evolving needs of healthcare environment. Proficient in patient education, catheterization, and diagnostic testing.
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Urology Nurse
Memorial Urology Associates
10.2023 - Current
- Increased efficiency of the urology department by implementing streamlined processes for documentation and patient flow.
- Supported clinical research initiatives in the field of urology, advancing knowledge and improving patient outcomes.
- Maintained a safe and sterile environment during urologic procedures, minimizing infection risks.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive urology care and education.
- Facilitated strong relationships between patients, families, and healthcare providers by serving as a knowledgeable resource on urological issues.
- Assisted physicians in performing urologic procedures, ensuring optimal patient care.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Floyd
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
LPN Nurse
American Senior Communities
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
LPN Nurse
Good Samaritan Society
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Certified Dietary Manager
American Senior Communities
05.2005 - 09.2014
- Conducted regular audits of food storage areas to maintain cleanliness standards and prevent contamination risks.
- Coordinated with vendors to source high-quality ingredients at competitive prices, maintaining strong relationships for long-term partnerships.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and adjusting purchasing practices accordingly.
- Achieved budgetary goals through effective cost control measures, including bulk purchasing and negotiating vendor contracts.
- Partnered with dietitians in assessing patients' needs for therapeutic diets upon admission or during their stay at the facility.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to provide expertise on patient nutritional care, supporting holistic treatment approaches.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
Education
Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY06-2023
No Degree - Dietetics
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL01-2003
Skills
- Collaborative practice
- Compassionate care
- Catheter care
- Health promotion
- Intermittent catheterization
- Bladder irrigation
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient assessments
- Medication administration
- Taking vitals
- Appointment scheduling
Timeline
Urology Nurse
Memorial Urology Associates
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Floyd
07.2023 - 09.2023
LPN Nurse
American Senior Communities
05.2022 - 11.2022
LPN Nurse
Good Samaritan Society
11.2021 - 07.2022
Certified Dietary Manager
American Senior Communities
05.2005 - 09.2014
Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
No Degree - Dietetics
University of Florida
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