Jayci Freeman
Anniston,AL
Summary
Dedicated and knowledgeable Registered Nurse offering 16 years of hands-on patient care experience, as well as solid record of accomplishment in management roles. Broad-based history in long term care including, medication nurse, case management, clinical nurse manager, hospice care, and endoscopy. Focused on delivering high-quality services to support patients dealing with acute and chronic issues. Positive and upbeat with good listening skills and compassionate nature. Skilled at building patient trust, organizing supplies and managing crisis situations in calm and level-headed manner.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Regional Medical Center
Anniston, AL
04.2024 - Current
- Completed comprehensive physical evaluations to prioritize treatments and make effective nursing assignments.
- Provided patients and loved ones with information about conditions, treatments, possible outcomes and at-home care.
- Educated patients about treatment care plans.
- Identified physical, emotional and social needs of patients during daily planning and addressed critical issues immediately.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Identified potential risks associated with certain types of endoscopies and took preventative measures accordingly.
- Maintained accurate records of all endoscopic procedures performed along with any complications that may have occurred during the process.
- Educated families about endoscopic procedures and treatments available to their loved ones.
- Communicated effectively with both medical staff members as well as family members involved in the care of a particular patient.
RN-Progressive Care
Regional Medical Center
Anniston, AL
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
RN-Case Manager
Aveanna Heathcare
Pell City, AL
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support, and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Provided guidance on managing symptoms related to terminal illnesses such as pain control techniques or nutrition counseling.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Educated family caregivers on providing basic nursing care such as wound dressing changes or catheter maintenance.
- Acted as a liaison between the patient, family members and hospice staff, physicians regarding treatment options or prognosis updates.
Case Manager
Talladega Healthcare
Talladega, AL
07.2015 - 11.2019
- Coordinated resources from diverse providers for intervention plans.
- Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
- Reviewed and recorded progress of patients.
- Reviewed effectiveness of treatment for individual and family situations.
- Coordinated between various entities to manage cases.
- Documented plans, findings and results and submitted to employers and insurance carriers.
- Informed patients and families of treatment options and at-home care strategies to reduce unnecessary burden on hospital resources.
- Collaborated with different disciplines to provide cohesive care to patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL08.2019
Skills
- Patient care planning
- Recruiting and training
- Resource allocation
- Mentoring and coaching
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Healthcare delivery
- Patient relations
- Patient safety
Certification
- BLS CPR Training - 02/2020
- AL Registered Nursing License - 10/2019
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award nominee
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Regional Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
RN-Progressive Care
Regional Medical Center
09.2022 - 04.2024
RN-Case Manager
Aveanna Heathcare
03.2021 - 09.2022
Case Manager
Talladega Healthcare
07.2015 - 11.2019
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Gadsden State Community College