Jason Clegg
Colorado Springs,CO
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
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse, Mental Health
Cedar Springs Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
Charge Nurse, Mental Health
Colorado Mental Health Institute At Pueblo
04.2021 - 05.2022
- 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.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
Correctional Nurse Supervisor
Colorado Department Of Corrections
07.2020 - 04.2021
- Assisted with caring for specific patients by utilizing excellent clinical skills and judgment.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Trained, evaluated and coached clinical staff to improve performance.
- Ordered supplies to maintain effective inventory levels.
- Coordinated special clinics and planned for normal variations in service demand.
- Kept facility in compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and other applicable guidelines.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
Traveling COVID-19 ICU Registered Nurse
Specialty Hospital Of New Jersey
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
- Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families and medical personnel.
- Participated in development of Patient Care Plans for patients experiencing COVID-19.
- Administered medications, assessed changes and reported results to doctors.
- Educated patients and families about COVID-19 related illnesses, recommended protective measures and treatments.
- Checked and recorded vital signs of patients and reported changes in patients' behavior or conditions.
- Mitigated hazard potential from patients with communicable diseases.
- Maintained confidentiality regarding test results and other protected patient information.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Correctional Registered Nurse
Colorado Department Of Corrections
10.2018 - 04.2020
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
ICU Nurse
UC Health Memorial Hospital Central
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center
03.2017 - 04.2018
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Utilized ventilators, monitors and infusion pumps following manufactures' guidelines.
- Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
Correctional Registered Nurse
Colorado Department Of Corrections
11.2016 - 03.2017
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Westminster College
Salt Lake City, UT05.2016
Skills
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Patient Ventilation
- Nutrition and Nourishment Issues
- Medication Administration
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Health Education
- Intramuscular Injections
- Healthcare Program Planning
- Medical Screening
- Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
License
Colorado Nursing License #1643125
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Mental Health
Cedar Springs Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Charge Nurse, Mental Health
Colorado Mental Health Institute At Pueblo
04.2021 - 05.2022
Correctional Nurse Supervisor
Colorado Department Of Corrections
07.2020 - 04.2021
Traveling COVID-19 ICU Registered Nurse
Specialty Hospital Of New Jersey
05.2020 - 07.2020
Correctional Registered Nurse
Colorado Department Of Corrections
10.2018 - 04.2020
ICU Nurse
UC Health Memorial Hospital Central
04.2018 - 10.2018
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center
03.2017 - 04.2018
Correctional Registered Nurse
Colorado Department Of Corrections
11.2016 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Westminster College
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