Jasmin Bell
Registered Nurse
Fairview Heights,IL
Summary
Committed Critical Care Nurse passionate about providing direct and indirect patient care. Dynamic Registered Nurse bringing more than 15 years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Homer G Phillips
Saint Louis, MO
01.2024 - Current
- Provide emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
- Update personal nursing knowledge through continuing education courses, staying current on best practices in emergency medicine.
- Ensure continuity of care by thoroughly documenting vital information in electronic health records systems for seamless transitions between healthcare providers.
- Optimize resource utilization in the ER by managing supplies inventory levels and identifying opportunities to reduce waste.
- Prevent medication errors by diligently verifying drug orders against patient records before administering treatments.
- Educate patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
- Reduce wait times by swiftly completing documentation and communicating effectively with medical staff.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Gateway Regional Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Increase patient satisfaction scores by actively listening to concerns, addressing needs, and providing empathetic support during crisis situations.
- Spearhead quality improvement initiatives within the nursing department, identifying areas for potential improvement and implementing action plans to enhance patient care.
- Streamline medication administration processes, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of medications to patients while minimizing risk for medication errors.
- Develope strong working relationships with mental health community partners, facilitating seamless transitions of care for patients upon discharge from the facility.
- Ensure patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or self harm.
Forensic Nurse-float
Alton Mental Health Hospital
12.2020 - 10.2023
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Travel Pre-op/PACU Registered Nurse
Medely Staffing
7 2021 - 05.2023
- Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Performed flawless autonomous practice consistent with evidence-based standards and patient care considerations.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
- Updated personal nursing knowledge through continuing education courses, staying current on best practices in emergency medicine.
- Ensured continuity of care by thoroughly documenting vital information in electronic health records systems for seamless transitions between healthcare providers.
- Optimized resource utilization in the ER by managing supplies inventory levels and identifying opportunities to reduce waste.
- Prevented medication errors by diligently verifying drug orders against patient records before administering treatments.
- Assisted in life-saving measures such as CPR, defibrillation, airway management, and medication administration during critical emergencies.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Angel Staffing
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up appointments to ensure understanding and adherence.
- Ensured accurate documentation of medical history, assessments, interventions, and evaluations in electronic health record systems.
- Reduced wait times for patients by triaging cases accurately, prioritizing urgent needs, and delegating tasks efficiently.
- Contributed to a safe environment for patients by identifying potential risks or hazards within the Emergency Department setting.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall ER functionality through development and implementation of evidence-based practices for emergency nursing care.
- Managed multiple patients simultaneously while maintaining a high level of care by multitasking effectively under pressure.
- Assisted in life-saving measures such as CPR, defibrillation, airway management, and medication administration during critical emergencies.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Saint Louis Community College
Meramec Saint, MO 08.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central Methodist University
Fayette, MO 05.2024 - 01.2026
Skills
Organizational Skills
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central Methodist University
05.2024 - 01.2026
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Homer G Phillips
01.2024 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Gateway Regional Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
01.2022 - 05.2023
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Angel Staffing
01.2021 - 01.2022
Forensic Nurse-float
Alton Mental Health Hospital
12.2020 - 10.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Saint Louis Community College
08.2015 - 05.2017
Travel Pre-op/PACU Registered Nurse
Medely Staffing
7 2021 - 05.2023
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