Jamilla Howard

• Perform a comprehensive range of clinical functions in the 24-bed neurosciences critical care unit.
• Administer medications and monitor vital signs to ensure optimal recovery.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive treatment plans.
• Teach and mentor junior nurses and nursing students, enhancing clinical skills and promoting best practices in patient care.
• As charge nurse, oversee daily operations of ICU, ensuring high-quality patient care and effective staff management while streamlining workflow efficiency.

• Provided high-quality patient care in various healthcare settings across multiple states
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to different work environments and patient populations
• Managed complex medical cases and collaborated with diverse healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Maintained accurate medical records and documentation in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Implemented evidence-based practices and utilized critical thinking skills to assess and address patient needs

Previous assignments

• The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD (3/2024 - 9/2024)
• Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ (12/2023-2/2024)
• Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC (9/2023-12/2023)
• Doctors' Community Medical Center, Lanham, MD (1/2023-4/2023)

• Managed diverse critical care patients across ICU, CCU, and ED, ensuring optimal patient outcomes
• Adapted to changing environments to deliver high-quality patient care in dynamic situations

• Delivered compassionate nursing care in diverse medical settings across multiple states, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures
• Monitored and assessed patient conditions, administered medications, and performed treatments.
• Maintained accurate medical records and documented patient progress while facilitating effective communication with healthcare providers and team members

Previous assignments:

• Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital, Rocky Mount, VA (9/2022-12/2022)
• University of MD Shock Trauma, Baltimore, MD (11/2021-9/2022)

• Executed diverse clinical functions in a 42 bed Medical/Surgical/Neurosciences ICU to support patient recovery
• Collaborated with patients and families to deliver theory-based nursing care and coordinated care with physicians and healthcare team members
• Led a team of nurses and unlicensed staff as charge nurse to optimize unit operations and enhance patient care

• Responsible for providing professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices. Also provided assistance to physicians and staff in coordinating patient care, and functioned as primary liaison between patients, staff and physicians.

• Responsible for the implementation and conduction of clinical trials for the NIH-funded AIDS Clinical Trials Unit (ACTU) and HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN)
• Leadership role with supervisory duties of staff including interviewed applicants for employment; oriented and trained new staff on essential functions; and assigned and reviewed the progress of staff assignments
• Participated in the Aids Clinical Trials Group (ACTG) at the national level through involvement on protocol teams and/or ACTG committees, as well as a role in the community providing HIV-related education

• Provided laser hair removal services to clients utilizing Alexandrite and Nd Yag lasers
• Provided attentive customer service, treatment customization and execution, and follow-up
• Provided client education regarding laser safety before, during, and after treatment
• Recommended additional treatments or treatment areas to clients

• Performed a comprehensive range of clinical functions in the 24-bed neurosciences critical care unit
• Utilized critical thinking while coordinating care during all phases of care cycle for critically ill adults
• Provided intensive management and coordination of care for critically ill adults
• Contributed to organizational growth initiatives as an active member of patient education, along with preceptor duties instructing new technicians in performing procedures or skills that are routinely done and assisting patients with activities of daily living
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members, working closely with physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, social workers, and dieticians to assess, formulate, implement and modify individual plans of care
• Built solid, trusting relationships with staff and patient families, generating positive public relations through extra efforts in care treatment and one-on-one communications

• Received consistently excellent evaluations in clinical rotations
• Inducted into Sigma Theta Tau – Mary Mahoney Nursing Honor Society
• Dean’s List eight (8) semesters