Jaques Pryce
Universal City,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in 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
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Medley Staffing
Santa Monica, CA
12.2021 - Current
- Pre-Op Nurse for ambulatory clinics i.e. GI Lab and Pain management clinics.
- Verify patient consents and complete pre-procedure assessment notifying team of any relevant findings.
- Initiate IV, and fluids as prescribed.
- Update patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient discharge instructions.
Travel Nurse Cardiac Wellness/Cath Lab
Christian Northeast Hospital
Saint Louis, MO
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Inspected, maintained and adjusted cardiology and gym equipment to maintain optimal functionality and diagnostic usefulness.
- Educated patient to gym equipment and prescribed exercises.
- Monitored patients EKGs during prescribed exercise, ensuring patients remain within prescribed parameters.
- Monitored patients post cardiac cath lab procedure, and completed discharge education documenting information in EPIC.
Travel Infusion Nurse
Christian Northeast Hospital
St Louis, MO
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Administered IV fluids and monoclonal antibodies through peripherally inserted intravenous catheter to reduce the viral load of Covid-19.
- Questioned patients to garner information about side effects, mobility and energy levels, documenting information in EPIC.
- Created warm and inviting atmosphere through use of soft music to help patients feel less stressed while undergoing treatment.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated patient, family or caretaker about post infusion care procedures to facilitate care continuum.
Infusion Registered Nurse
Infinity Infusion Nursing
San Antonio, TX
06.2020 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with administrative and pharmacy staff to plan refill scheduling and deliveries of medications.
- Performed infusion and other skilled nursing care for patients, including patient assessments, monitoring patient response, fulfilling emergency needs and psychosocial support.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Home Infusion Registered Nurse
Bright Star Home Health
San Antonio, TX
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Instructed patients and caregivers in standard care, developed and revised individual plans of care and implemented physician orders.
- Collaborated with administrative and pharmacy staff to plan refill scheduling and deliveries of medications.
- Performed infusion and patient assessments and monitored patient response to fulfill emergency needs and provide psychosocial support.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Accessed/de-accessed implanted ports using sterile technique.
- Initiated PIV's using aseptic technique.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
VITAS Healthcare Corporation
San Antonio, TX
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Completes initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments including physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and bereavement
- Completed documentation at time of event and at location of care unless otherwise directed.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and end of life symptoms , disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
Surgical Trauma ICU Nurse
University Hospital
San Antonio, TX
02.2017 - 05.2019
- Create nursing care plans, implement interventions and update care plans accordingly.
- Work with interdisciplinary team to provide care and support to patients experiencing life threatening surgical complications or traumatic events.
- Provide emotional support to patients and families during unexpected tragedy.
- Manage central lines, chest tubes and ICP monitoring devices.
- Manage ventilated patients.
- Safe administration of blood products.
- Monitor mechanical ventilators and artificial airway equipment.
- Provide education to patient and family.
Surgical Trauma ICU Nurse
Scott & White Memorial Hospital
Temple, TX
01.2013 - 08.2016
- Assess and implement care to critically ill patients.
- Titrate medications to effect of specified doctors orders.
- Assist with placement of central lines, chest tubes and ICP monitoring devices i.e. Codman and Camino.
- Managing ventilated patients on ARDS NET protocol.
Safe administration of blood products. - Monitored mechanical ventilators and artificial airway equipment.
Provide education to patient and family. - Document assessments and implementations in patient medical records.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements documenting information in EPIC.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX2015
Associate of Applied Science -
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX2011
High School Diploma -
Killeen High School
Killeen, TX1996
Skills
- IV insertion, port access/port care
- PICC Lines/midline/central line care
- Arterial lines maintenance and monitoring
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Titrating medications
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Drawing Blood
Certification
- Registered Nurse in TX, License Number: 822855
- BLS- EXP: June 2024
- ACLS- EXP Jan 2024
Timeline
Travel Nurse Cardiac Wellness/Cath Lab
Christian Northeast Hospital
03.2022 - 07.2022
Travel Infusion Nurse
Christian Northeast Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
Medley Staffing
12.2021 - Current
Home Infusion Registered Nurse
Bright Star Home Health
04.2021 - 12.2021
Infusion Registered Nurse
Infinity Infusion Nursing
06.2020 - 01.2022
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
VITAS Healthcare Corporation
05.2019 - 06.2020
Surgical Trauma ICU Nurse
University Hospital
02.2017 - 05.2019
Surgical Trauma ICU Nurse
Scott & White Memorial Hospital
01.2013 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Applied Science -
Central Texas College
High School Diploma -
Killeen High School
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