Janna Parkinson
Baytown,TX
Summary
Qualified Registered Nurse with strong background in Medical-Surgical nursing. Adept at providing compassionate patient care and managing complex cases in fast-paced environments. Demonstrated expertise in acute care and post-operative recovery, leveraging critical thinking and teamwork to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Houston Methodist
Baytown
10.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
Liberty Healthcare Center
Liberty, TX
11.2020 - 08.2022
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
- Prevented medication errors by carefully reviewing orders for accuracy in dosage calculations and compatibility with existing therapies before administration.
- Upheld regulatory compliance through strict adherence to facility policies, federal and state laws, and nursing practice standards.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lonestar College
Kingwood08-2023
Certificate of Technical Studies - Vocational Nursing
Lee College
Baytown, TX08-2020
High School Diploma -
Baytown Christian Academy
Baytown, TX05-2000
Accomplishments
ACLS, BLS, Skin Care Champion, US Guided Peripheral IV Certification Course Completed
Certification
ACLS, BLS
Daisy Award nomination
March 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Houston Methodist
10.2023 - Current
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
Liberty Healthcare Center
11.2020 - 08.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lonestar College
Certificate of Technical Studies - Vocational Nursing
Lee College
High School Diploma -
Baytown Christian Academy