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Janelle Hawkins

Lockport,NY

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate nursing professional with extensive experience providing high-quality care for patients in urgent medical situations.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Ellis Hospital
Schenectady, NY
10.2023 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.

Travel Registered Nurse Emergency Room

Rochester General Hospital
Rochester
07.2021 - 08.2023
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize patient care and ensure timely triage of patients in the Emergency Room
  • Collaborated effectively with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient's needs
  • Maintained current knowledge of policies, protocols and regulations related to Emergency Room services
  • Exhibited strong communication skills when working with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans and discharge planning activities
  • Proven ability to remain calm under pressure while making critical decisions in emergency situations
  • Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
  • Administered medications to patients and monitored for reactions or side effects
  • Skilled at recognizing life-threatening situations requiring immediate intervention or transfer to a higher level of care
  • Managed and monitored the condition of critically ill and injured patients in the ER.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Eastern Niagara Hospital
Lockport
05.2012 - 11.2022
  • Able to perform charge RN duties effectively
  • Assist in transfer paperwork and facilitating advanced care transfers
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize patient care and ensure timely triage of patients in the Emergency Room
  • Collaborated effectively with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient's needs
  • Maintained current knowledge of policies, protocols and regulations related to Emergency Room services
  • Exhibited strong communication skills when working with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans and discharge planning activities
  • Provided compassionate care to patients from diverse backgrounds in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated ability to provide efficient and effective care for a wide variety of medical conditions
  • Fostered positive relationships with colleagues through teamwork efforts
  • Excellent IV skills.

Travel ER Registered Nurse

Mercy Hospital
Rockville Center
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
  • Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
  • Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
  • Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
  • Resource for hard blood draws and iv sticks

Travel ER Registered Nurse

Peconic Bay Medical Center
Riverhead
05.2020 - 12.2020
  • Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
  • Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
  • Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
  • Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
  • Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
  • Fostered professional collaboration and participation of staff in decisions affecting patient care and practice environment.
  • Served as a mentor to new nurses, providing guidance and support throughout their transition into the ER setting.
  • Promoted a culture of teamwork by collaborating effectively with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices when delivering nursing care to optimize outcomes for diverse populations seeking emergency services.
  • Managed complex caseloads while maintaining attention to detail in all aspects of nursing care delivery within a fast-paced Emergency Department setting.

Travel ER Registered Nurse

Long Island Jewish Hospital
Floral Park
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
  • Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
  • Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
  • Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
  • Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
  • Fostered professional collaboration and participation of staff in decisions affecting patient care and practice environment.
  • Handled very busy assignment loads during the very start of covid

Registered Nurse

Hospice of Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
05.2011 - 01.2012

Helped and cared for patients in end of life care.

Managed care plans, assessed needs and advocated for patients and families

Worked with providers regarding recommendations of care

Education

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Nursing -

Niagara County Community College
Sanborn, NY
05.2010

Skills

  • Emergency Patient Triage
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Patient Stabilization
  • Able to manage a heavy patient load
  • Managing care of patients during the start of the pandemic and throughout
  • Resource for hard iv sticks
  • Able to manage icu patients in er
  • Able to manage care for patients of all ages
  • Charge nurse experience
  • Experience in maternity
  • Child psych Experience
  • Drug rehab Experience
  • Telemetry Experience
  • Med/surg experience
  • Experience with SANE cases
  • Adult psych Experience
  • Experience setting up medical transportation, wheelchair vans and ambulance transport
  • Experience with consent forms, blood administration paperwork and transfer/emtala forms
  • Experience in team codes
  • Privacy and Confidentiality
  • Patient Condition Observation
  • Emergency Room Services
  • Prioritizing Patients
  • Experience with surgical paperwork and forms
  • Experience in stroke codes and sepsis codes
  • Experience with many charting systems, Meditech, cerner, epic and sunrise

Certification

Nursing license number 633100

Pals

Acls

Bls

Advanced pediatric life support

SANE education completion

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Ellis Hospital
10.2023 - Current

Travel Registered Nurse Emergency Room

Rochester General Hospital
07.2021 - 08.2023

Travel ER Registered Nurse

Mercy Hospital
01.2021 - 05.2021

Travel ER Registered Nurse

Peconic Bay Medical Center
05.2020 - 12.2020

Travel ER Registered Nurse

Long Island Jewish Hospital
01.2020 - 05.2020

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Eastern Niagara Hospital
05.2012 - 11.2022

Registered Nurse

Hospice of Buffalo
05.2011 - 01.2012

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Nursing -

Niagara County Community College
Janelle Hawkins