Jamie Zito
Davison,MI
Summary
Driven, hardworking and veteran Emergency Department Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and emergency response experience. Bringing an 11 year record of success in Emergency/Trauma nursing and desiring an Emergency Department Registered Nursing position with an established and trusted facility.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
Hurley
10.2012 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Hurley Medical Center
10.2012 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma
- Successfully managed 4 patient cores with patients ranging from ICU admissions to minor care simultaneously
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care
- Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Assessed extent and nature of injury or illness to prioritize and establish medical procedures
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Phlebotomist
Genesys Hospital
12.2009 - 07.2012
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
Flint, MI06.2012
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Accurate Documentation
- Procedure Assistance
- Creative Problem Solving
- Medication Administration
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Treatment Preparation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Care Oversight
- Attention to Detail
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Critical Thinking
- Clear Patient Communication
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Lab result interpretation
- Patient Discharge
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- TNCC
- PALS
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE
Hurley
10.2012 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Hurley Medical Center
10.2012 - Current
Phlebotomist
Genesys Hospital
12.2009 - 07.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Charles Stewart Mott Community College