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Jasmine M. James

Middletown

Summary

Connecticut New Graduate Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Dedicated to providing quality, cost-effective and evidence-based care to help patients achieve optimal outcomes. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Offering a combination of diverse clinical experience, academic excellence, compassion, leadership, and strong interpersonal skills. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Health Supervisor

Middletown Department of Education
01.2023 - Current
  • Developed and distributed employee work schedules based on operational needs and employee requests
  • Coordinated with other healthcare providers concerning treatment plans for patients
  • Maintained up-to-date information in electronic medical records software
  • Monitored and notified senior management on expenditures and plans concerning budget and fiscal matters
  • Responded to inquiries from doctors, nurses, and patients with accurate information
  • Represented office during board and community meetings, delivering supporting information and announcing new facility programs and initiatives
  • Developed and updated department goals and achievements throughout fiscal year
  • Remained educated on emerging healthcare technologies and wrote proposals for possible purchases of new equipment to stay at forefront of innovation
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory, and local, state, and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration, and general liability

Family Nurse Practitioner Student

Priority Urgent Care
04.2024 - 12.2024
  • Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
  • Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
  • Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
  • Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
  • Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.

School-Based Health Center

Community Health Center
10.2024 - 12.2024
  • Conducted patient assessments, including history-taking, physical exams, and diagnostic testing, under the supervision of a licensed provider
  • Diagnosed and treated common acute conditions, such as upper respiratory infections, sprains, minor wounds, and infections
  • Administered and interpreted point-of-care tests, including strep throat, flu, COVID-19, and pregnancy tests
  • Provided patient education on medication usage, preventative care, and lifestyle modifications
  • Managed patient documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
  • Assisted with wound care, including suturing, dressing changes, and applying splints for minor fractures
  • Participated in urgent care procedures, such as I&D (incision and drainage), foreign body removal, and basic EKG interpretation
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills by effectively explaining treatment plans and answering patient questions
  • Gained experience in fast-paced, high-volume clinical environments while maintaining a patient-centered approach

Student Nurse Practitioner

Priority Urgent Care
04.2024 - 12.2024
  • Conducted patient assessments, including history-taking, physical exams, and diagnostic testing, under the supervision of a licensed provider
  • Diagnosed and treated common acute conditions, such as upper respiratory infections, sprains, minor wounds, and infections
  • Administered and interpreted point-of-care tests, including strep throat, flu, COVID-19, and pregnancy tests
  • Provided patient education on medication usage, preventative care, and lifestyle modifications
  • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to develop treatment plans and improve patient care outcomes
  • Managed patient documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
  • Assisted with wound care, including suturing, dressing changes, and applying splints for minor fractures
  • Participated in urgent care procedures, such as I&D (incision and drainage), foreign body removal, and basic EKG interpretation
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills by effectively explaining treatment plans and answering patient questions
  • Managed patient follow-up appointments and coordinated referrals to specialists as needed
  • Gained experience in fast-paced, high-volume clinical environments while maintaining a patient-centered approach

Registered Nurse

ProHealth Physicians
03.2022 - 10.2022
  • Serve as liaison between patients, staff, and providers
  • Support the care team and its patients by providing and documenting nursing care following established standards and practices
  • Document all patient interactions and other clinical activities accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record (EHR)
  • Demonstrate respect for patients and ProHealth staff by presenting a friendly, courteous manner at all times and maintaining patient confidentiality
  • Act as a member of the care team, including preparing patients to be seen by collecting and recording (as applicable): Height and weight, Temperature, Current medications and Chief complaint and history
  • Triage patients according to approved protocols and consistent with ProHealth's Appointment and Scheduling Guidelines
  • Provide and document patient care such as giving injections and performing preventive screenings
  • Educate patients regarding their illness or injury and provide instruction regarding self-management of their condition
  • As appropriate, conduct outreach to patients in need of appointments or other services, to communicate test results and other information, and to follow up after appointments to be sure patients are following their plan of care
  • Prepare and maintain equipment including sterilization
  • Maintain knowledge of current coding, OSHA and CLIA regulations and ProHealth policies
  • Assist care team to assure smooth office operation and delivery of excellent service through teamwork
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Registered Nurse

Yale New Haven Hospital
07.2021 - 10.2022
  • Telemetry/ Cardiac Medical Surgical
  • Providing high quality client care and sound knowledge of the cardiovascular system, diagnosis, and treatment as a Registered Nurse within the Telemetry/Cardiac Medicine Setting
  • Proficiency with electrocardiogram telemetry monitoring, basic life support for health care professionals, defibrillation, and medication
  • Caring for the patient and family in a holistic and empathetic manner ensuring diversity and cultural inclusion as sensitivity to care
  • Establishing a client-nurse relationship
  • Works closely with clients and their family to provide education and ensure proper management of care
  • Critical thinking skills, with a high level of personal accountability and detail to client/family needs
  • Staying updated on career knowledge by participating in education opportunities, reading evidence-based practice scholarly articles
  • Complying with HIPPA standards in all patient documentation and interactions
  • Adhering to professional standards, facility protocols, and guidelines in my scope of practice

Education

Doctor of Nursing - Practitioner (DNP, APRN, FNP-BC)

Regis College
Weston, MA
12.2024

Bachelor of Science - undefined

University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT
05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - undefined

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
05.2017

Skills

  • Diversity and Inclusion Awareness Training
  • Effective use of the Nursing Process
  • Physical Assessment
  • Well Visit Procedures
  • Medication Administration
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Therapeutic Skills
  • Critical Thinking Skills
  • Acute Care expertise
  • Family Advocacy

Certification

  • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
  • CDC Immunization: Vaccine Administration
  • CDC: Immunization: You Call the Shots- Storage and Handling
  • CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Training: General Overview of Immunizations Best Practices for Healthcare Providers
  • CDC Pfizer-Biotech COVID-19 Vaccine
  • CDC Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
  • CDC Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine
  • Basic Life Support (CPR and AED)
  • Institute for Healthcare Improvement - Introduction to nursing leadership
  • Institute for Healthcare Improvement – Introduction to Patient Safety
  • Institute for Healthcare Improvement – Introduction to Quality Improvement
  • Botulinum Toxins & Dermal Fillers Certified

Licensures

  • ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE, CONNECTICUT, 14635
  • REGISTERED NURSE, CONNECTICUT, 181626

Timeline

School-Based Health Center

Community Health Center
10.2024 - 12.2024

Family Nurse Practitioner Student

Priority Urgent Care
04.2024 - 12.2024

Student Nurse Practitioner

Priority Urgent Care
04.2024 - 12.2024

School Health Supervisor

Middletown Department of Education
01.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

ProHealth Physicians
03.2022 - 10.2022

Registered Nurse

Yale New Haven Hospital
07.2021 - 10.2022

Doctor of Nursing - Practitioner (DNP, APRN, FNP-BC)

Regis College

Bachelor of Science - undefined

University of Bridgeport

Bachelor of Arts - undefined

Southern Connecticut State University