Jamie M McGhee
Nursing
Lorain,OH
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
IV Certification
1
1
Infection Control Certification
Work History
Assisted Director of Nursing
Autumn Aegis
08.2023 - Current
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to facilitate continuity of care for patients transitioning between healthcare settings.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
Restorative Nurse
Autumn Aegis
11.2021 - Current
- Enhanced patient recovery rates by implementing individualized restorative nursing care plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring proper documentation of progress towards established goals and objectives.
- Fostered a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the restorative nursing team, encouraging open dialogue on successes and challenges in pursuit of excellence.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through diligent monitoring and timely intervention for at-risk patients.
- Served as a mentor for new nursing staff members, sharing expertise in restorative nursing principles and techniques.
- Assisted in the successful discharge of patients by providing comprehensive education on self-care techniques and home management strategies.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable environment for patients during treatment sessions, minimizing distress and anxiety levels.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between acute care settings and long-term rehabilitation facilities for optimal continuity of care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Unit Manager
Autumn Aegis
11.2021 - Current
- Ensured compliance with regulations and standards through regular audits, staff education, and policy updates.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly for professional growth opportunities, accountability measures, and feedback-driven improvement strategies.
- Resolved conflicts among team members quickly to maintain a positive working environment conducive for continued excellence in patient care.
- Oversaw RNs, LPNs, nursing aides, medical clerks and support staff and performed staffing scheduling duties.
- Mentored new hires during orientation periods for seamless integration into the team while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Addressed clinical issues promptly to reduce risks associated with patient care or operational inefficiencies in the unit.
- Assisted in development and implementation of policies, procedures, and regulations for unit operations.
- Developed strong working relationships with physicians, nurses, therapists, and ancillary staff for cohesive unit functioning.
- Maintained adequate stock of medications, supplies and equipment to meet patient needs.
- Increased staff retention rates with supportive leadership techniques, mentoring programs, and positive work environment initiatives.
- Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
- Improved patient satisfaction with timely and accurate communication between patients, families, and medical professionals.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently overseeing the administration of medications to patients.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work schedules and providing continuous training.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Charge Nurse
Autumn Aegis
01.2011 - Current
- At a 100-bed facility responsible for residents on an assigned unit, dispensing medications, assessing, admitting and discharging residents per physician orders, wound care, daily documentation regarding resident's on unit, and other nursing responsibilities as assigned.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Implemented effective strategies and care plans to improve patient outcomes and meet recovery objectives.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention.
- Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Met with and patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Provided high-quality care to patients of all ages.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Utilized nursing knowledge to identify patient needs and offer appropriate remedies.
- Documented all information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Defined patient advocacy objectives for patients and caregivers through collaboration with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Worked as part of interdisciplinary and rapid response team to determine each patients' imaging and assessment needs in order to develop and initiate appropriate care plans.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job title].
- Executed patient satisfaction and independence by promoting self nursing skills and knowledge of medications.
- Administered wound care, medications, and any necessary treatments.
- Evaluated skills of all nursing personnel and verified staff certifications were valid and up-to-date.
- Prioritized urgent and non-urgent patient needs calmly and effectively
- Tracked patients' status and emergent cases, taking calls from hospitals when patients' acuity changes.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Coordinated with registration staff, medics, ER staff and ER physicians to cut time between admission and treatment, improving patient outcomes and delivery of care.
- Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
- Effectively addressed rapid response situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Administered medications to [Number] patients and monitored response to medications.
- Provided quality patient care and maintenance of rooms to properly comply safety, health and organizational regulations and federal, state and local rules.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience.
- Documented medications administered and treatments and procedures performed on appropriate records to protect privacy and confidentiality of patient information.
State Tested Nursing Assistant
New Life Hospice Center
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Assist the elderly/ill patients with their everyday living including bathing, dressing and feeding.
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Oakridge Nursing Home
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Assist the elderly/ill patients with their everyday living including bathing, dressing and feeding.
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Oak Hills Nursing Center
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Assist the elderly/ill patients with their everyday living including bathing, dressing and feeding.
Education
RN - Nursing
Sandusky Career Center
Sandusky, OH11-2020
LPN - Nursing
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH08.2010
Skills
- 9 years professional experience and increasing responsibilities as a License Practical Nurse
- 13 years professional experience and increasing responsibilities as a State Tested Nursing Assistant
- 16 years professional experience and increasing responsibilities in customer service services
- Articulate, friendly and very effective working with people of different backgrounds and temperaments
- Work effectively independently or as part as a team
- Results - oriented professional who is highly motivated and dedicated to achieving all goals
- Customer service
- Nursing
- Quick learner
- Outstanding communication and organization skills
- Able to prioritize, delegate and motivate
- Sharp, innovative, quick learner; proven ability to adapt quickly to a challenge
- Caring, understanding and warm hearted
- Love helping others
- Articulate
- Documentation
- Organization skills
Websites
Additional Information
- 2010 Nursing -License Practical Nurse Sandusky Career Center Sandusky, OH 44870 2020 Nursing - Registered Nurse
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Assisted Director of Nursing
Autumn Aegis
08.2023 - Current
Restorative Nurse
Autumn Aegis
11.2021 - Current
Unit Manager
Autumn Aegis
11.2021 - Current
Charge Nurse
Autumn Aegis
01.2011 - Current
State Tested Nursing Assistant
New Life Hospice Center
01.2005 - 01.2007
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Oakridge Nursing Home
01.2003 - 01.2005
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Oak Hills Nursing Center
01.1999 - 01.2003
RN - Nursing
Sandusky Career Center
LPN - Nursing
Lorain County Community College
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