Janell McKethan
Edgefield,SC
Summary
Nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Self Regional Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
- Utilized evidence-based pain management strategies, ensuring optimal patient comfort and facilitating recovery postsurgery.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in medical-surgical settings.
- Promoted patient safety through strict adherence to infection control protocols and proper wound management techniques.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Nursing Instructor
Augusta Technical College
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to 35 students to enhance learning.
- Coordinated with nursing instructors to develop and coordinate student assignments.
Registered Nurse
Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center
08.2010 - 04.2022
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Provided peritoneal dialysis.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Utilized various technological formats to document patient progress.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Registered Nurse
Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medical
09.2008 - 07.2010
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collaborated with patients to evaluate healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- 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.
Student Nurse Technician
Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medical Center
05.2006 - 07.2007
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted wound care nurse with dressing changes in spinal cord injury unit.
Education
Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse -
Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board
12.2024
Master of Science Degree - Nursing Education
Clayton State University
Morrow, GA12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hampton University
Hampton, VA05.2008
Skills
- EMR / EHR
- Strong clinical judgment
- Completing physical assessments
- Patient education
- Surgical nursing
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Self Regional Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Nursing Instructor
Augusta Technical College
05.2022 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse
Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center
08.2010 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medical
09.2008 - 07.2010
Student Nurse Technician
Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medical Center
05.2006 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hampton University
Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse -
Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board
Master of Science Degree - Nursing Education
Clayton State University