Jamila Freeman
Registered Nurse
Austin,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure, skillfully handle difficult patients, and high-stress situations successfully using the nursing process. Looking to continue consistently developing effective working relationships with a team, patients, and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Baylor Scott & White Hospital
03.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Contributed to policy updates by providing feedback on clinical practices, enhancing overall care standards.
- Promoted patient advocacy by actively participating in interdisciplinary meetings and voicing concerns on behalf of patients.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and infection control, contributing to safer hospital environment.
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry
Austin Oaks Hospital
03.2024 - Current
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Provided crisis intervention services to stabilize patients experiencing acute episodes of mental illness.
- Enhanced therapeutic communication skills through active listening and empathy, fostering positive rapport with patients and families.
- Promoted a safe and therapeutic environment by monitoring patients for risk factors related to self-harm or aggression towards others.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to the dynamic needs of patients by providing individualized care approaches that respected their unique preferences, values, and beliefs.
- Played an integral role in maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members through diligent observation, intervention when needed, and adherence to unit safety policies.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Conducted comprehensive medical chart audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, which improved accuracy by 25% and reduced discrepancies in patient records.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Ascension Seton Medical Center- Austin
6 2023 - 02.2024
- Administers medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Manages care from admission to discharge
- Implements and monitor patient care plans
- Monitors, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate
- Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care
- Notes and carry out physician and nursing orders
- Assesses and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare- St David’s Medical Center North Austin
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
Registered Nurse
Yale New Haven Health- Bridgeport Hospital
03.2021 - 11.2022
- Utilized the nursing process to provide safe and therapeutic care
- Carries out established nursing procedures and performs related duties as required
- Established priorities, needs and resources of patients
- Identified and solves problems effectively and strives for quality outcomes
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepares for lab testing
- Followed facility policies, OSHA safety rules and HIPAA regulations to maintain legal compliance
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
- Built rapport with patients and families to increase comfort level and enhance quality of medical history and relevant personal information
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Supported patients and family members with confident, soothing approach as they handled medical crises
- Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Explained discharge instructions and arranged or confirmed transportation for patients not admitted to hospital
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
Technical Analyst
Yale New Haven Health System
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to complete projects on time, ensuring client satisfaction and meeting business objectives.
- Diagnosed software issues and applied troubleshooting techniques to resolve problems.
- Provided exceptional support for end-users by addressing technical concerns, reducing downtime, and improving user experience.
- Implemented software updates across multiple platforms, maintaining optimal functionality and security standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Connecticut
Skills
Health Promotion
Compassionate Care
Emergency Care
Clinical judgment
Intravenous therapy
Medication and IV administration
Basic Life Support
EPIC
Cerner
Microsoft Suite
Certification
Texas RN License, Texas Board of Nursing, 08/01/25
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association
- Texas Nurses Association
References
Upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Baylor Scott & White Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry
Austin Oaks Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare- St David’s Medical Center North Austin
11.2022 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
Yale New Haven Health- Bridgeport Hospital
03.2021 - 11.2022
Technical Analyst
Yale New Haven Health System
09.2018 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Ascension Seton Medical Center- Austin
6 2023 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Connecticut
Texas RN License, Texas Board of Nursing, 08/01/25
Connecticut RN License, Connecticut Board of Nursing, 08/01/24
BLS, 07/01/25
ACLS, 07/01/25
TNCC, 09/01/28
ENPC, 05/01/25
NRP, 07/01/25
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