Janine Hughson
Mount Jackson,VA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Winchester Medical Center, excelling in medication administration and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through empathetic care and strong clinical judgment. Skilled in developing individualized care plans and advocating for patients, ensuring optimal health outcomes in complex situations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Western State Hospital
Staunton, VA
06.2025 - 10.2025
- 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.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Registered Nurse
Winchester Medical Center
Winchester, VA
07.2021 - 10.2024
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient conditions to provide comprehensive care reports.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication use, and post-discharge care strategies.
- 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.
Education
Associate of Science -
Lord Fairfax Community College
Middletown, VASkills
Medication and IV administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Strong clinical judgment
Patient education and counseling
Patient and family advocacy
Infection control measures
Wound care
Compassion and empathy
IV setup
Intravenous therapy
Care planning
Telemetry monitoring
Tracheostomy care
Patient discharge
Lab result interpretation
Team coordination
EMR systems
Performing ekgs
Complex Problem-solving
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Intake and discharge
Diabetes management
Emotional intelligence
Hospice and palliative care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Western State Hospital
06.2025 - 10.2025
Registered Nurse
Winchester Medical Center
07.2021 - 10.2024
Associate of Science -
Lord Fairfax Community College