JASMIN N PORTLEY
Dallas,TX
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 7 years of diverse experience in direct patient care. Offering expertise with Critical Care and Neurological. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baylor Medical Center Dallas Neuro ICU
10.2022 - Current
- Oversee various aspects of telemetry by administering arterials catheters, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Coordinates with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Responds rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
Registered Nurse
Medical City Plano Burn Trauma ICU
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Registered Nurse
Texas Health Presbyterian- Neuro Trauma ICU
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
COVID RN
Whitter Medical Center
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Registered Nurse
Neurological Intensive Care, UT Health East Texas
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Provides direct care to patients with acute strokes, intracranial hemorrhages, brain tumors, head trauma, spinal fractures and various neurological surgeries and conditions in a Level 1 Trauma Center
- Performs frequent, thorough physical and neurological assessments to ensure patient safety
- Oversees various aspects of telemetry by administering and monitoring PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, chest tube and invasive cranial pressure monitoring
- Assists with beside intubation, insertion of EVDs, burr holes, chest tube, EGD, thoracotomy, central line insertion.
Registered Nurse
Longview Regional Medical Center
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Monitored patient condition including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Protected acutely ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures
- Organized and manages care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including Cardiac Drips
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Center For Neuro Skills
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Managed elements of patient care, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, and initiated emergency interventions, in a 40 Bed Neuro Rehab center
- Delegated Medical Assistant assignments based on acuity and facility need to achieve optimal outcomes for patients
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to effectively contribute to treatment plans.
LVN Charge Nurse
CC Young
05.2017 - 02.2019
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Belmont Village Senior Living
12.2016 - 05.2017
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Williamsburg Village
07.2016 - 12.2016
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX09.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Weatherford College
12.2019
Nurse Diploma - Vocational Nursing
Concorde Career College
06.2016
Skills
- Patients advocacy
- Critical Care
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Documentation Review
- Asepsis Standards
- Clinical Assessments
- Emergency Response
- Process Improvement
Accomplishments
- Registered Nurse License (RN)
Affiliations
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
American Board of Neuroscience Nurses (ABNN)
American Nurses Association (ANA)
Texas Nursing Association (TNA)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Baylor Medical Center Dallas Neuro ICU
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Medical City Plano Burn Trauma ICU
08.2022 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
Texas Health Presbyterian- Neuro Trauma ICU
04.2022 - 07.2022
COVID RN
Whitter Medical Center
03.2022 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
Neurological Intensive Care, UT Health East Texas
02.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
Longview Regional Medical Center
06.2020 - 01.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Center For Neuro Skills
01.2019 - 02.2020
LVN Charge Nurse
CC Young
05.2017 - 02.2019
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Belmont Village Senior Living
12.2016 - 05.2017
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Williamsburg Village
07.2016 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Tyler
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Weatherford College
Nurse Diploma - Vocational Nursing
Concorde Career College
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