Janelle Beals
Yukon
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with expertise in patient assessment, medication administration, and care coordination. Proven track record in mentoring new staff and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
VAMC
Oklahoma City
10.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medication, injections, and monitored for side effects and efficiency.
- Managed patient transitions between healthcare settings to ensure continuity of care.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices and hospital policies to enhance patient care standards.
- Fostered a healing environment by demonstrating empathy and support to clients during their recovery.
- Supervised activities of daily living such as eating meals, bathing, dressing appropriately, and managing money responsibly for hospitalized psychiatric patients.
Registered Nurse House Supervisor
Oakwood Springs Hospital
Oklahoma City
03.2017 - 10.2020
- Supervised nursing staff to enhance patient care quality and ensure strict adherence to protocols.
- Managed staff schedules and resolved conflicts to maintain adequate coverage at all times.
- Collaborated with physicians on patient care plans and treatment protocols.
- Coordinated daily operations between departments for efficient patient flow and services.
- Facilitated communication between departments to strengthen interdisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Monitored compliance with health regulations and prepared for audits or inspections.
- Trained nurses on patient care and daily tasks to promote professional growth and development.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans for patients.
Registered Nurse
Alliance Health Midwest
Midwest City
10.2014 - 03.2017
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and assisted with medical procedures to support patient care.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Documented patient assessments and interventions in electronic health records.
- Evaluated patients, addressed complications, and coordinated treatment with critical care team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to streamline workflow.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, providing critical care as needed.
CNA
Integris Baptist Medical Center
Oklahoma City
12.2009 - 06.2013
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Managed patient mobility using proper lifting techniques and equipment.
- Collected specimens and monitored vitals to enhance patient comfort and ensure optimal care environment.
- Assisted nursing staff during medical procedures and examinations to facilitate quality patient outcomes.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to deliver high-quality patient care consistently.
- Trained new CNA staff on protocols and procedures at the facility.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
ITT Technical Institute
Oklahoma City, OK03-2016
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Treatment planning
- Electronic medical records
- Care coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Mentoring and training
Accomplishments
- Good Catch Award
Timeline
Registered Nurse
VAMC
10.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse House Supervisor
Oakwood Springs Hospital
03.2017 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse
Alliance Health Midwest
10.2014 - 03.2017
CNA
Integris Baptist Medical Center
12.2009 - 06.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
ITT Technical Institute