Jason Polofsky
TIVERTON,RI
Summary
Adaptable medical professional demonstrating expertise and knowledge through seventeen years in healthcare roles. Committed to leading highly effective teams to delivering exceptional patient care. Eager to fulfill challenging new role in a Travel Nurse capacity.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse, Tele/Med-Surg/ICU SDU/COVID Unit
Newport Hospital, Lifespan
04.2003 - Current
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Daisy Award Winner 2 times over 17 year RN tenure.
- Obtained Customer Service Award 2 times.
- Nominated for Daisy and Customer service award over 25 times during career.
- EPIC Super user and Trainer with system roll out.
- Tele-Neurology/Neuro Call super user/trainer.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Ability to Multi-task at high level.
- Attentive listener for patient, family and colleague's.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Maintained highest levels of patient satisfaction, generating referrals to maintain productivity levels for Acute Inpatient rehabilitation unit.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of a variety patients in this challenging staffing environment.
- Cared for patients in 29-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Managed various medications and treatments such as peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and and intramuscular injections.
- Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Inserted catheters and completed tracheostomy for patients.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
Charge Nurse, Vanderbilt Rehabilitation
Newport Hospital
01.2013 - 04.2018
- Charge nurse on Vanderbilt Inpatient Rehabilitation Program Tower 6. Oversee average of 8-14 patients per shift, plus coordinate overflow floor, additional 12 beds.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
- Ensured top-level care by focusing on patient safety and dignity.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- 4 falls in 5 years.
- Oversee activity and development of CNA and RN professionals. Constant education and feedback to establish good critical thinking skills.
- Collaborated with doctors and staff members to ensure quality care.
- Administered wound care, medications and any necessary treatments.
- Monitored nursing care, including process assessment and implementation.
- EOC Committee
- Contributed substantially to successful department CARF accreditation. Guardian of Excellence Award last four years 2014-2017.
- Established collaborative relationships with patients through consistent and meaningful communication.
- Informed nurses and therapists of any requests from physicians, patients, and visitors.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Maintained highest levels of patient satisfaction, generating referrals to maintain productivity levels for Acute Inpatient rehabilitation unit.
Float Nurse
Newport Hospital
08.2006 - 01.2013
- Collaborated with other departments and medical staff to support provision of highest standard for total patient care.
- Obtained clinical 2 status at 9 months.
- Charge nurse as a Float on Behavioral Health.
- Charge nurse as Float on Pediatric/Obstetrical overflow unit.
- Charge nurse as Float on Med/Surg and Tele units.
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to unit/shift.
- Oversaw CNA and RN training, New hires.
- High level of personal accountability.
- Manged several clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism.
Pediatric Travel Nurse
Tobey Hospital
12.2008 - 03.2009
- Provided bedside care and treatment for patients in Pediatric/Surgical units.
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
- Provided educational support to patients and families to inform them of procedures.
- Interpreted Lab data and corresponded with MD to improve patient outcome.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Pediatric Travel Nurse
St Luke's Hospital
01.2007 - 04.2007
- Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
- Provided bedside care and treatment for patients in Pediatric/Surgical units.
- Provided educational support to patients and families to inform them of procedures.
- Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosis.
- Asked parents pre-determined questions based on age of child.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
CCRI
Newport, RI05.2006
Skills
- Nursing Assignments
- Chest Tubes
- Cerebrovascular Accidents
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Work Assignments
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- EMR Systems
- PICC Lines
- MEDITECH Software
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Ulcer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Blood Transfusions
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Ng Tube
- Patient Status Monitoring
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Vanderbilt Rehabilitation
Newport Hospital
01.2013 - 04.2018
Pediatric Travel Nurse
Tobey Hospital
12.2008 - 03.2009
Pediatric Travel Nurse
St Luke's Hospital
01.2007 - 04.2007
Float Nurse
Newport Hospital
08.2006 - 01.2013
Charge Nurse, Tele/Med-Surg/ICU SDU/COVID Unit
Newport Hospital, Lifespan
04.2003 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
CCRI
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