Jason Parks
Dawsonville,GA
Summary
I am a Highly motivated RN that is a great addition to any team. I strive to give compassionate care while motivating my teammates by setting good examples. I am very reliable, dependable and hard working. I have worked at the bedside as well as multiple leadership roles. I feel I was born for the nursing profession due to my ability to assess the situation and quickly work with my team to find remedies. I have wonderful communication skills and a strong ability de-escalate tense situations. Knowledgeable PACU Nurse accomplished in leading effective teams and supervising patients in a 25-bed surgical center. A dependable individual always willing assist patients and staff members.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
PACU Clinical Nurse Manager
Surgical Care Affiliates Inc.
05.2021 - Current
- Reduced medication errors by standardizing protocols and providing ongoing education on best practices for medication administration.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans and ensure seamless transitions between departments.
- Balanced managerial responsibilities with direct clinical practice experience, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of best practices in postoperative nursing care.
- Championed new initiatives aimed at enhancing overall quality of care within the post-anesthesia recovery unit.
- Served as a liaison between family members and healthcare providers to facilitate better understanding of patients's conditions during their time in PACU.
RN
Davita, Inc & American Renal Associates
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
RN, Emergency Department
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
05.2014 - 05.2019
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail under pressure during busy shifts in the ER department.
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues across departments, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall patient care delivery processes.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families, fostering trust and rapport during challenging situations.
Journeyman Plumber
Marquise Commercial Plumbing
06.2009 - 04.2013
- Mentored apprentice plumbers in proper techniques, safety protocols, and industry standards for quality workmanship.
- Solved complex plumbing problems by leveraging extensive knowledge of tools, equipment, materials, and techniques used in the trade.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Preserved client property integrity while performing invasive procedures such as pipe replacement or re-routing through careful planning and execution.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA05.2015
High School Diploma -
Dunwoody High School
Dunwoody, GA05.1992
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Clinical Documentation
- Quality Improvement
- Staff Development
- Discharge Planning
- Anesthesia recovery
- Compassionate Care
- Patient recovery assessments
Timeline
PACU Clinical Nurse Manager
Surgical Care Affiliates Inc.
05.2021 - Current
RN
Davita, Inc & American Renal Associates
06.2019 - 05.2021
RN, Emergency Department
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
05.2014 - 05.2019
Journeyman Plumber
Marquise Commercial Plumbing
06.2009 - 04.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of North Georgia
High School Diploma -
Dunwoody High School
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