Janet Hays
Eureka,KS
Summary
Dedicated Medical Surgical Registered Nurse offering expert clinical skills and judgment. Delivers top-notch care to patients with diverse surgical histories. Uses nursing processes to effectively assess, plan and evaluate patient care. Highly observant, diligent and dedicated patients.
Compassionate registered nurse with background in emergency and critical care. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Newman Regional health
Emporia, KS
10.2019 - 08.2024
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
Paramedic
Greenwood County EMS
Eureka, KS
04.1998 - 01.2021
- Recorded detailed notes about patient condition before arrival at hospital facility for documentation purposes.
- Responded to emergency calls quickly and safely while utilizing appropriate driving techniques.
- Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community, including administering medications, providing wound care and performing intubations.
- Administered oxygen therapy, intravenous fluids or medications as prescribed by physician protocols.
- Evaluated patient response to treatments administered during transport to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Maintained proficiency in advanced life support skills through continuing education classes and workshops.
- Provided emotional support for family members of critically ill or injured patients.
- Operated specialized medical equipment such as ventilators, defibrillators, suction devices and stretchers.
- Organized supplies for ambulance runs including IV solutions, airway management equipment and medication kits.
- Transported patients from accident scenes or hospital settings to medical facilities in a safe manner.
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
- Administered CPR and other life-saving techniques on patients in cardiac arrest.
- Assessed scene on arrival to identify potential safety issues and hazards affecting first responders.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies to promote best possible health outcomes.
- Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KS12-2013
Associate of Paramedic - Paramedic
Flint Hills Technical College
Emporia, KS03-2009
EMT-basic - Emergency Care Attendance
Butler County Community College
El Dorado, KS08-1997
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Butler County Community College
El Dorado, KS05-1990
GED -
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS05-1986
Skills
- Diabetes management
- Care Planning
- Chart updating
- Medical Recordkeeping
- ADL Assistance
- Critical Care
- Medical assessment
- Patient Management
- Wound Care
- Appointment Scheduling
- Emergency Response
- Family and patient support
- Taking vitals
- Physical assessments
- OR and ER experience
- Medication Distribution
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient discharging
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- IV setup
- Medication Administration
- IV drug therapy management
Accomplishments
- Nominated numerous times for the Daisy Award
- Presidents honor roll all through Nursing school
Certification
- Basic Life support
- Advanced life support
- Pals certified
- EMT license
- Paramedic deg
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Newman Regional health
10.2019 - 08.2024
Paramedic
Greenwood County EMS
04.1998 - 01.2021
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Hutchinson Community College
Associate of Paramedic - Paramedic
Flint Hills Technical College
EMT-basic - Emergency Care Attendance
Butler County Community College
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Butler County Community College
GED -
Pittsburg State University
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