Jamie Newman-Taylor
Gulfport,MS
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Organized Licensed Practical Nurse with passion for psychiatric patients. Offers extensive hands-on experience in multiple units. Bringing years of experience in medical field, starting as a tech (since 1998) in nursing homes, working diligently with continuous growth and education. Ready to expand practical knowledge. Future planning of obtaining a BSN in Nursing to expand the type of care given and be a better advocate for patients and enhance the Psychiatric field of nursing.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Singing River Medical Clinic
Gulfport, MS
12.2023 - Current
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
Psychiatric Service Technician
Singing River Hospital
Pascagoula, MS
01.2022 - Current
- Functions as a member of the patient care team, assists in admission and discharge of patients, daily living activities, performs 15 minutes checks, is competent with the EPIC computer system in charting and reports any unusual activities of patients to the supervisor.
- Pays attention to detail, is able to clearly communicate verbally and in written forms, can maintain professional performance under high levels of stress, and maintains emotional stability. Demonstrates mental keenness in assessment and decision making skills.
- Provided support and supervision to psychiatric patients during their daily activities.
- Assisted in the implementation of individualized treatment plans for patients with mental health disorders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities in accordance with established protocols.
- Developed effective communication strategies to de-escalate potentially dangerous situations involving psychiatric patients.
- Acted as an advocate for the rights of individuals living with mental health conditions.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Prevented patient injuries using necessary restraints and appropriate supports.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
Security Officer Supervisor
FESS INC.
Mandaville, LA
10.2010 - Current
- Diligent mastery in every position available while supervising 15 to 40+ employees, including organization of posts, complete understanding of what is expected at each post, and providing a safe environment for performing artists, paying patrons, and special needs patrons
- Securing lock down and opening procedures, maintaining records, making and filing reports, patrolling and securing large areas
- Management of performing artists and patron satisfaction
- Addressing concerns or issues in a timely professional manner before or when such situations arise, working with upper management/ chains of commands to enforce protocol, state laws, and maintaining order, contacting proper authorities if no resolution is found.
Psychiatric Services Technician
Singing River Hospital
Pascagoula, MS
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Functions as a member of the patient care team, assists in admission and discharge of patients, daily living activities, performs 15 minutes checks, is competent with the EPIC computer system in charting and reports any unusual activities of patients to the supervisor
- Pays attention to detail, is able to clearly communicate verbally and in written forms, can maintain professional performance under high levels of stress, and maintains emotional stability
- Demonstrates mental keenness in assessment and decision making skills.
Private In-home Caregiver
Long Beach, MS
08.2015 - 04.2019
- Oversee and assist elderly client in daily living activities, transport of client to doctor appointments and stores, as well as meetings with the Sassy Seniors once a month
- Discrete service coordinated with family members and doctors of what is expected for the client to regain strength and independence of accomplishing daily living activities without aid, to accomplish goals of the clients care plan.
Education
Completion of LPN Apprenticeship Program - Practical Nursing
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Biloxi, MS10.2023
Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Course -
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The University of Southern Mississippi
Long Beach, MS12.2019
Associate of Arts Degree -
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Gulfport, MS05.2017
Skills
- Documentation and Reporting
- Behavior Monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Patient Rapport
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital Signs Documentation
- Mobility Assistance
- Incident Reporting
- Patient Assessment
- Active Listening
- Rapport Building
- Critical Thinking
- Employee Training
- Behavior Observation
- Nursing Assistance
- Progress Documentation
- Behavioral Health
- Vitals Monitoring
- Decision-Making
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- HIPAA protocols
- Writing reports
- Transcribing orders
- Patient Management
- Vital signs
- Documentation accuracy
- Charting and recording
- Medical records security
- Clinical judgment
- Wound Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Samples collection
- Physical Assessment
- Nursing Ethics
- Medical Documentation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication Dispensing
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Patient triaging
- Patient Care
- EKG administration
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- HIPAA Compliance
- Documenting incidents
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical Decision Making
- Behavioral assessment
- Counting narcotics
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Staff Supervision
- Patient evaluations
- Immunization Administration
- ADL Assistance
- Educating families
- Medical office administration
- Inpatient Care
- Breathing Treatments
- Indirect Patient Care
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse, Mississippi State Board of Nursing, Compact Status: Multi State, #340890, Expiration:12/31/2025
- LPN Expanded IV therapy Mississippi State Board of Nursing, #336776, Expiration: 12/31/2025
- Mississippi Nurse Aide Certification, Mississippi State Department of Health Division of Health Facilities Licensure and Certification, #A085085, Expiration: 03/31/23
- National Certified Phlebotomy Technician, National Center for Competency Testing, # 1113296, Expiration: 09/22/22
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Singing River Medical Clinic
12.2023 - Current
Psychiatric Service Technician
Singing River Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Psychiatric Services Technician
Singing River Hospital
10.2020 - 11.2021
Private In-home Caregiver
08.2015 - 04.2019
Security Officer Supervisor
FESS INC.
10.2010 - Current
Completion of LPN Apprenticeship Program - Practical Nursing
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Course -
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The University of Southern Mississippi
Associate of Arts Degree -
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College