Jason Ward
Summary
Registered Nurse with 19 years of experience and 17 of them being in critical care. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients. Dedicated nursing professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Saint Joseph London
London, KY
01.2013 - Current
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in 14 bed medical and surgical critical care unit.
- Trained and coached new employees and new graduates on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Titrated vasoactive, sedative and paralytic drips for optimal patient outcomes.
- Guided patients and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources to support care.
- Manage care of patients with invasive critical care monitoring devices.
Registered Nurse, LTAC
Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
Lexington , KY
02.2012 - 02.2014
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Managed care of patients with complex wounds and dressing changes.
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Saint Joseph London
London, KY
03.2006 - 01.2013
- Received patients directly from OR to recover them on the unit as 1:1 patient ratio status for first 12 hours.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in 12 bed CVICU.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Titrated vasoactive and sedative drips for optimal patient outcomes.
- Guided patients and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources to support care.
- Manage care of patients with invasive critical care monitoring such as SWAN Ganz catheter, arterial line, Epicardial pacing wires.
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Saint Joseph Hospital
Lexington, KY
01.2004 - 03.2006
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Manage care of patients s/p cardiothoracic and vascular surgery
- Manage care of patients with chest tubes, epicardial pacing wires with temporary pacemaker.
- Receiving fast track transfer from the CVICU and managing their care 12 hours post op.
CNA
Saint Joseph Hospital
Lexington , KY
06.2002 - 01.2004
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY12.2003
Skills
- Cardiothoracic Surgery post op care
- Life-Sustaining Machines
- Chest Tubes
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Pulmonary Assessments
- Swan-Ganz Catheters
- Task and Work Prioritization
- EPIC Electronic Medical Record
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Critical Care Assessments
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- TNCC certification
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- TNCC
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Saint Joseph London
01.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse, LTAC
Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
02.2012 - 02.2014
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Saint Joseph London
03.2006 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Saint Joseph Hospital
01.2004 - 03.2006
CNA
Saint Joseph Hospital
06.2002 - 01.2004
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Eastern Kentucky University
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