Jamie Mcvay
Rockford,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with 3+ years experience in fast-paced Emergency Departments, interested in pursuing new career at the Winnebago County Justice Center. Efficient and hardworking team-player with proven ability to multitask and provide direct quality care to patients. Remains calm under pressure and high-stress situations. Adept at developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication skills and respectful attitude. Committed to maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ER Registered Nurse
Swedish American Hospital
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Supported, educated and comforted patients and families during emergency room experience, resulting in beneficial patient outcomes and positive impact on treatment.
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments/ ongoing assessments, and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
ER Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Filled gaps in staffing needs for Level I (Trauma) and Level II Emergency departments to relieve shortage of registered nurses in ER.
- Supported, educated and comforted patients and families during emergency room experience, resulting in beneficial patient outcomes and positive impact on treatment.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Performed IV insertion, intubation, medicine administration, blood drawing and other medical procedures to facilitate treatment plan.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Communicated with members of healthcare team to support early intervention.
- Prepared patients for surgery or diagnostic testing by assessing actual and potential health problems and facilitating implementation and communication of perioperative plan of care.
- Provided wound care/ dressing changes.
- Prepared and assisted healthcare provider with procedures.
ER Registered Nurse
Javon Bea Hospital
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare team members to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections according to policy and procedure while monitoring responses.
- Performed ongoing assessments of patient status/ response to interventions and modified according to patient needs.
- Analyzed complex trauma conditions and quickly determined treatments for various illnesses and injuries.
- Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from illnesses of concern.
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Prepared patient and assisted physician with procedures.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College
Rockford, IL06.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Rasmussen College
Rockford, IL09.2011
Skills
- Nursing Process
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Medical Histories
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Treatment Planning and Implementation
- Isolation Precautions
- Safety Protocols
- Acute and Chronic Health Issues
- Clear Patient Communication
- IV Administration
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control Procedures
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Accurate Dosages
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Medical Emergency Response
- Updating Medical Charts
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Wound Care
- Test Interpretations
- Emotional Support
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Triage
- Universal Precautions
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Seizure Disorders
- Patient Education
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Discharge Planning
Certification
Registered Nurse License #041474152
Certifications:
- BLS
- ACLS
- ENPC
- TNCC
Timeline
ER Registered Nurse
Swedish American Hospital
01.2022 - 09.2022
ER Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
12.2019 - 12.2020
ER Registered Nurse
Javon Bea Hospital
01.2019 - 08.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Rasmussen College