Jay Yaws

• Assessed and treated patients in urgent scenarios, prioritizing rapid response and adherence to medical protocols.
• Evaluated patient conditions and triaged cases to optimize treatment prioritization and enhance care delivery.
• Executed medication administration and managed IV therapy to ensure patient care standards.
• Engaged with diverse teams to design and implement effective patient care strategies.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.

Short and long term travel contracts in multiple emergency Departments throughout the United States. Facilities worked include Level 1 Trauma Teaching Hospitals to Level 4 Emergency Departments located in large metropolitan areas to rural communities and standby Emergency Departments. Responsible for duties associated with Emergency Nursing, Main/Ambulance Triage, IV therapy/IV Team, Rapid Response Team, Trauma Lead RN and Charge Nurse.

• Administered emergency care to patients with critical conditions, ensuring prompt treatment.
• Led initiatives to streamline patient flow processes, enhancing efficiency in the emergency department operations.
• Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
• Participated in ongoing education initiatives to remain current on best practices in emergency nursing care.
• Mentored new nursing staff members, promoting professional development and enhancing the overall quality of care provided within the ER setting.
• Executed trauma and emergency interventions to address critical cases involving head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.