Janine Waters
Montgomery,Alabama
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, Psych/ Behavioral Healthcare, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Grandview Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the surgical suite by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
Registered Nurse
UAB Hospital
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jackson Hospital
11.2020 - 12.2022
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Urology, Med-Surg, Covid Unit experience.
Licensed Practical Nurse
SafetyNet Behavioral Healthcare
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Psych, Behavioral Healthcare, Adolescent Care experience
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or self harm.
- Streamlined documentation processes, resulting in increased efficiency and accuracy of patient records.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Demonstrated adaptability by providing coverage in various psychiatric units as needed, maintaining high standards of care across diverse patient populations.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baptist South Hospital
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Medical Assistant/ LPN
Montgomery Rheumatology And Associates
05.2019 - 10.2020
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols by following proper sterilization techniques for medical equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
06.2024
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Central Alabama Community College
08.2022
Licensed Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Trenholm State Community College
12.2018
High School Diploma -
Jefferson Davis High School
07.2012
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Medication and IV administration
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound Care
- EMR Systems
- Procedure preparations
- Basic Life Support
Certification
- Compact RN License- 1-193033 exp. 12/2025
- BLS & AED exp. 11/2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Grandview Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
UAB Hospital
12.2022 - 06.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baptist South Hospital
03.2021 - 12.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jackson Hospital
11.2020 - 12.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
SafetyNet Behavioral Healthcare
10.2020 - 12.2022
Medical Assistant/ LPN
Montgomery Rheumatology And Associates
05.2019 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Central Alabama Community College
Licensed Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Trenholm State Community College
High School Diploma -
Jefferson Davis High School