Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Accreditations and Licensure
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Jamie Strickland

Cramerton,NC

Summary

Highly competent and professional nurse with over ten years of career experience including medical surgical, case management, PACU, triage and experience in travel nursing. Exemplary interpersonal skills and known for ensuring a wide variety of patients receive effective care that meets their preferences and diverse needs.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Telephonic Triage Nurse

Carenet Health
Remote, NC
12.2018 - 10.2020
  • Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
  • Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
  • Suggested appropriate disposition to acting physicians based on assessment.
  • Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
  • Delivered orientation and training of less experienced clinic staff in specific clinic operations and procedures.
  • Advised patients on pre- and post-operative instructions, medication administration and symptoms indicating emergency care.
  • Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Community Health Partners
Gastonia, NC
11.2017 - 12.2018
  • Assessed and identified barriers to care; determined goals, objectives and reduced cost through early intervention and decreasing unnecessary hospital utilization.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members including primary care providers, specialist, pharmacist, medical equipment providers, home health agencies and local hospitals to facilitate care and optimize clinical and financial outcomes.
  • Worked with high-risk patients to develop individualized goals and help patients towards self-management of their care.
  • Provided education to patient and families regarding disease processes.
  • Completed medication reconciliation and education regarding importance of adherence.
  • Completed assessment of patients needs and assisted with coordination of services.

PACU Travel Nurse

Nash General Hospital
Rocky Mount, NC
08.2017 - 11.2017

PACU Travel Nurse

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
01.2017 - 07.2017

PACU Travel Nurse

Mission Hospital
Asheville, NC
10.2016 - 01.2017

PACU Travel Nurse

Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center
Thomasville, NC
06.2016 - 10.2016

PACU Travel Nurse

Palmetto Health Baptist Hospital
Columbia, SC, SC
10.2015 - 06.2016

PACU Travel Nurse

Mission Hospital
Asheville, NC
06.2015 - 09.2015

PACU Registered Nurse

Carolinas Medical Center Mercy
Charlotte, NC
11.2012 - 09.2016

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
Charlotte, NC
02.2011 - 11.2012

Registered Nurse

Golden Living Center
Charlotte, NC
11.2009 - 02.2011

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College Of Nursing
2017

Associate of Science - Nursing

Queens University Of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
2009

Skills

  • Assesssing and monitoring the immediate post anestheia patient
  • Monitoring surgival sites for post operative complications
  • Coordinated care and collaborated with other health care team members
  • Administered and titrated medications as needed
  • Floated to pre op and endoscopy as needed to prepare patients for surgery, start IV's and assist anesthesia with nerve blocks
  • Strong ability to critically think and prioritize care
  • Implemented post surgical treatment plan and provided detailed report to receiving nurse and/or discharge planning
  • Reviewed history and diagnostic studies with appropriate follow through and physician consultation
  • High level of autonomy and strong clinical judgment
  • Travel assignments included assisting in converting from paper charting to EMR/EHR
  • Chronic disease management
  • Patient and family education in health promotion, self-care and medications at discharge
  • Care plan development and clinical documentation

Accreditations and Licensure

  • North Carolina Board of Nursing Registered Nurse


  • Basic Life Support certified


  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support certified


  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support certified

Timeline

Telephonic Triage Nurse

Carenet Health
12.2018 - 10.2020

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Community Health Partners
11.2017 - 12.2018

PACU Travel Nurse

Nash General Hospital
08.2017 - 11.2017

PACU Travel Nurse

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
01.2017 - 07.2017

PACU Travel Nurse

Mission Hospital
10.2016 - 01.2017

PACU Travel Nurse

Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center
06.2016 - 10.2016

PACU Travel Nurse

Palmetto Health Baptist Hospital
10.2015 - 06.2016

PACU Travel Nurse

Mission Hospital
06.2015 - 09.2015

PACU Registered Nurse

Carolinas Medical Center Mercy
11.2012 - 09.2016

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
02.2011 - 11.2012

Registered Nurse

Golden Living Center
11.2009 - 02.2011

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College Of Nursing

Associate of Science - Nursing

Queens University Of Charlotte
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