Janelle Rhodes
Mechanicsburg,PA
Summary
Dedicated, compassionate and highly skilled Registered Nurse with 30 years experience in emergency,preoperative, and post-anesthesia care. Proven ability to deliver exceptional patient-centered care while maintaining composure and clinical excellence in high-acuity environments. Dedicated to promoting safety, comfort, and positive surgical outcomes for every patient.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UPMC
04.2020 - Current
- Conducted pre-operative assessments, ensuring all necessary documentation was complete and accurate.
- Administered post-anesthesia care to facilitate patient recovery and ensure safety.
- Implemented pain management protocols, improving patient comfort levels post-surgery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and optimize recovery outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication, and post-discharge care instructions.
- Improved patient outcomes by diligently monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Responded effectively to emergency situations, employing critical thinking skills to stabilize patients promptly.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse
Medstar Union Memorial Hospital
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes during procedures.
- Assisted in the preparation and maintenance of sterile environments for surgeries.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Geisinger Lewistown Hospital
08.1995 - 09.2019
- Provided critical patient assessments in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician orders.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care plans.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices and emergency response techniques.
- Conducted triage assessments to prioritize patients based on severity of conditions.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Geisinger School of Nursing
Danville, PA08-1995
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Clinical judgment
- Professional bedside manner
- Medication administration
- Documentation and charting (Cerner, EPIC)
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (current)
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (current)
- BLS - Basic Life Support (current)
- NIHSS (current)
Affiliations
- American Society of Peri-Anesthesia Nursing (ASPAN)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UPMC
04.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Medstar Union Memorial Hospital
10.2019 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Geisinger Lewistown Hospital
08.1995 - 09.2019
Diploma - Nursing
Geisinger School of Nursing