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Education
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Janice bostic

Marks,MS

Summary

I am retired and looking for a supplemental job. I have worked in Healthcare, assembly lines, food service and a few other areas. I have always received excellent reviews from all my supervisors in all the jobs I have worked.

I am a hard worker, a team player and I am always punctual unless weather or accidents prevent it.

Overview

1
1
Certification
43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Providence Health & Services
Colville, WA
08.2016 - 09.2019
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care strategies for patients.
  • Educated patients and families on health conditions, treatment options, and preventive measures.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and improve care outcomes.
  • Implemented infection control protocols to maintain safety standards within healthcare settings.
  • Trained new nursing staff on best practices and organizational policies to enhance team performance.
  • Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy and efficiency in patient record management.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.

Registered Nurse

East Adams Rural Hospital
Ritzville, WA
04.2006 - 08.2016

worked both ER and Medsurg

Was TNCC , ACLS, and PALS certified. Retired in 2019

Decontamination Technician

San Onafre Nuclear Site
San Clemente, CA
06.1985 - 09.1987

knocked down radiation inside containment of nuclear reactor

Assembly Line Worker

NCR
Ithaca, NY
07.1976 - 04.1985

assembled computerized components,, worked from schematics and blueprints

Education

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Spokane Community College
Spokane, WA
12-2009

Skills

Medication and IV administration

Medication administration

Direct patient care

Patient assessments

Documentation and charting

Strong clinical judgment

Patient education and counseling

Clinical judgment

Patient and family advocacy

Infection control measures

Patient care

Wound care

Compassion and empathy

Patient monitoring

IV setup

Intravenous therapy

Care planning

Patient management

Care plan development

Professional bedside manner

Physical assessments

Patient evaluation

Telemetry monitoring

Family education

Licensed RN

Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification

Taking vitals

Critical care

Collecting vitals

Nursing staff leadership

Medication distribution

Patient discharge

Lab result interpretation

EMR systems

Performing ekgs

Complex Problem-solving

Proper catheter insertion/removal

Intake and discharge

Emergency response

Maintaining privacy

Relationship building

Vaccine administration

Chart updating

Diabetes management

Insulin medication assistance

EMR / EHR

High level of autonomy

Procedure preparations

Chronic disease management

Medical assessment

ADL assistance

Patient counseling

Personal care needs

Patient relations

Chest pain management

Emergency procedures

Treatment Planning

Emotional awareness

Data collection

HIPAA education

Emergency care

Administering immunizations

Emotional intelligence

Health screening

Cardiac care

Acute care expertise

Medical recordkeeping

Hospice and palliative care

Long-term care

Case management

Geriatric nursing

Oxygen saturation standards

Mobility assistance

Removing sutures

Palliative care awareness

Medical records management

Managing deadlines

Preventive health

Feeding assistance

At-risk patient care

Medical evaluation

Software use

Appointment scheduling

Call triaging

Supply restocking

Certification

TNCC

ACLS

PALS

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Providence Health & Services
08.2016 - 09.2019

Registered Nurse

East Adams Rural Hospital
04.2006 - 08.2016

Decontamination Technician

San Onafre Nuclear Site
06.1985 - 09.1987

Assembly Line Worker

NCR
07.1976 - 04.1985

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Spokane Community College
Janice bostic