Jaylyn Forrest
Fuquay-Varina,NC
Summary
Highly motivated registered nurse with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Caring, hardworking, and service-oriented employee. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Airsculpt
Raleigh, NC
04.2024 - Current
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative care for patients undergoing various surgical procedures.
- Administered medications according to established protocols and monitored patient responses.
- Maintained a sterile environment in the operating room by adhering to aseptic techniques.
- Managed instrumentation during surgical cases, ensuring proper functioning of equipment at all times.
- Assisted with preparation of supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures as necessary.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient's medical record throughout the perioperative process.
- Provided leadership and direction to nursing staff, ensuring quality patient care.
- Mentored new employees through orientation programs.
- Reviewed medical charts for accuracy and completeness according to established standards.
- Kept close eye on department operations to maintain coverage of needs.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
WakeMed Health
Garner, NC
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Assessed patient condition and developed individualized care plans.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services rendered utilizing the electronic medical record system.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Reviewed laboratory results promptly for accuracy and followed up on abnormal findings with physicians.
Emergency Room Technician
UNC Rex Healthcare
Holly Springs, NC
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Maintained supplies in the Emergency Room including stocking shelves and disposing of outdated or expired items.
- Monitored patient conditions and communicated changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Completed documentation for each patient encounter accurately and within established timeframes.
- Conducted laboratory tests on specimens collected from patients in accordance with lab policies.
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by ensuring that necessary equipment was available.
- Applied and educated patients on orthopedic devices like crutch walking.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy.
- Supported nursing staff in day-to-day operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Watts College of Nursing
Durham05-2023
Skills
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Triage
- Training staff
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Advocacy
- Attention to Detail
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Stroke Scale Certification-NIH Stroke Scale(NIHSS)-American Heart Association /American Stroke Association.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Airsculpt
04.2024 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
WakeMed Health
06.2023 - 04.2024
Emergency Room Technician
UNC Rex Healthcare
01.2022 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Watts College of Nursing