Jean Jerome
Florida City,FL
Summary
Well-educated Telemetry Nurse gifted in monitoring patient vital signs and managing pain. Valuable asset to healthcare organizations and known patient advocate. Promoting dynamic listening, patient charting and physician interaction skills. Med-Surg/Telemetry Nurse with 6 years experience. Adept at assisting with the treatment of diseases and disorders of the different body systems, and committed to ensuring optimal patient care. Registered Nurse in the State of Florida. (RN9423450)
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
2
2
Licenses
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Maxim Healthcare Services
11.2024 - Current
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Sortation Associate
Amazon, MIA5
09.2024 - Current
- Supported warehouse operations with manual loading, unloading, and palletizing of packages.
- Moved pallets and packing material to designated vacant storage areas for operational safety.
- Maintained a safe work environment through proper handling of packages and equipment.
- Increased productivity by working collaboratively with team members to meet deadlines.
- Streamlined workflow by keeping work area organized and free from obstructions during shifts.
- Completed required safety trainings and adhered to all company policies for optimal workplace safety.
- Contributed to customer satisfaction by ensuring timely processing of urgent shipments.
- Exceeded performance targets consistently through dedication, speed, accuracy, and teamwork.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Coral Reef Nursing And Subacute Rehab Center
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Brookwood Garden Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
HCA Healthcare East Florida Division
05.2019 - 02.2023
- Manage post-surgical joint replacement trauma/fracture.
- Perform assessment, collect accurate complete, pertinent data and through continuous assessment maintain awareness of the health status of each patient with special considerations for age and physical/psychological needs.
- Perform admission history/pre-op assessment for stable ortho patients and entering collected data into computer system Receive patient from PACU, monitor post-op vital signs, review post-op orders, orient patient to unit and review plan of care.
- Monitor patient closely for changes in condition and advocate as needs arise Position patients with respect to proper body alignment while using the understanding of proper body mechanics.
- Manage pain effectively, implementing position change and cold therapy, activity, timely administration of analgesic with consideration of prior function (chronic pain, assistive device, emotional requirements) Maintain supportive relationships with coworkers and delegate as appropriate.
- Medical-Surgical / Telemetry/ Neurology Primary care, assessments, and evaluation of orthopedic patients.
- Educate patients and family members about body mechanics.
- Wound care/dressing change., Manage post-surgical joint replacement trauma/fracture.
- Perform the assessment, collect accurate complete, pertinent data and through continuous assessment maintain awareness of the health status of each patient with special considerations for age and physical/psychological needs.
- Perform admission history/pre-op assessment for stable ortho patients and entering collected data into a computer system Receive patients from PACU, monitor post-op vital signs, review post-op orders, orient patients to units and review plans of care.
- Monitor patient closely for changes in condition and advocate as needs arise Position patients with respect to proper body alignment while using the understanding of proper body mechanics.
- Manage pain effectively, implementing position change and cold therapy, activity, timely administration of analgesic with consideration of prior function (chronic pain, assistive device, emotional requirements) Maintain supportive relationships with coworkers and delegate as appropriate.
- Medical-Surgical / Telemetry/ Neurology Primary care, assessments, and evaluation of orthopedic patients.
- Educate patients and family members about body mechanics.
- Wound care/dressing change.
Registered Nurse (RN-BSN)
Homestead Hospital
04.2020 - 10.2021
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse (RN-BSN)
Mount Sinai Medical Center
03.2017 - 06.2020
- Med-Surg/Telemetry Nurse Manage post-surgical joint replacement trauma/fracture.
- Perform the assessment, collect accurate complete, pertinent data and through continuousassessment maintain awareness of the health status of each patient with specialconsiderations for age and physical/psychological needs.
- Perform admission history/pre-op assessment for stable ortho patients and enteringcollected data into a computer system Receive patient from PACU, monitor post-op vital signs, review post-op orders, orientpatient to unit and review plan of care.
- Monitor patient closely for changes in condition and advocate as needs arise Position patients with respect to proper body alignment while using the understanding ofproper body mechanics.
- Manage pain effectively, implementing position change and cold therapy, activity, timelyadministration of analgesic with consideration of prior function (chronic pain, assistivedevice, emotional requirements) Maintain supportive relationships with coworkers and delegate as appropriate.
- Medical-Surgical / Telemetry/ Neurology Primary care, assessments, and evaluation of orthopedic patients.
- Educate patients and family members about body mechanics.
- Wound care/dressing change.
Registered Pharmacy Technician
South Miami Hospital
07.2014 - 03.2019
- Filling Prescriptions IV Admixture & Aseptic Techniques Using the Care Fusion/Pyxis Automation System Making medication reconciliation in the Emergency Department.
Registered Nurse (RN-BSN)
House Call Home Health Agency
07.2016 - 03.2017
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Metropolitan Hospital of Miami
02.2007 - 04.2014
- Filling Prescriptions IV Admixture & Aseptic Techniques Using McKesson Automation System MedDirect PACMED AcuDose-Rx Connect-Rx.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Pan American Hospital
08.2004 - 02.2007
- Filling Prescriptions IV Admixture & Aseptic Techniques Using McKesson Automation System MedDirect PACMED AcuDose-Rx Connect-Rx.
- Trained new pharmacy technicians on proper procedures and best practices, ensuring consistent quality of service.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Completed paperwork, entering prescription and insurance or billing information into patient profiles.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately filling and dispensing prescriptions in a timely manner.
Internship Student
Total Pharmacy Services, Inc
04.2004 - 06.2004
- Filling Prescriptions IV Admixture & Aseptic Techniques Credits.
- Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
- Restocked automated medication dispensing equipment.
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations and patient information.
Dairy & Frozen Food Inventory Clerk
Winn-Dixie Marketplace
09.2001 - 03.2005
- Blocked the department Worked the truck Verified clerical computations against physical count of stock and adjusted errors incomputations during inventory Maintained high standards of excellence.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL09.2018
Associate of Science - Science in Nursing
Florida National University
Miami, FL04.2013
Associate of Science - Pharmacy Technician
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL09.2012
Associate of Science - Pharmacy Technician
National School of Technology
Miami, FL05.2004
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Telemetry
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Feeding Assistance
- Chronic Disease Management
- Intravenous Therapy
- Preventative Health
- Personal Care Needs
- Patient Check-Ins
- Gastrostomy Buttons Experience
- Setting Up Referrals
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Maxim Healthcare Services
11.2024 - Current
Sortation Associate
Amazon, MIA5
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Brookwood Garden Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
07.2023 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Coral Reef Nursing And Subacute Rehab Center
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse (RN-BSN)
Homestead Hospital
04.2020 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
HCA Healthcare East Florida Division
05.2019 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse (RN-BSN)
Mount Sinai Medical Center
03.2017 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse (RN-BSN)
House Call Home Health Agency
07.2016 - 03.2017
Registered Pharmacy Technician
South Miami Hospital
07.2014 - 03.2019
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Metropolitan Hospital of Miami
02.2007 - 04.2014
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Pan American Hospital
08.2004 - 02.2007
Internship Student
Total Pharmacy Services, Inc
04.2004 - 06.2004
Dairy & Frozen Food Inventory Clerk
Winn-Dixie Marketplace
09.2001 - 03.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Science in Nursing
Florida National University
Associate of Science - Pharmacy Technician
Miami Dade College
Associate of Science - Pharmacy Technician
National School of Technology
Certification
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 6 years
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Creole
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
References
- Shamika Pierre, RN-BSN (305)-690-3550 Co-worker at Brookwood Garden
- Carmina Cienfuegos, PharmD (305)-804-8740 Director of Pharmacy at South Miami Hospital
- Selena Robert, CNA (786)-227-3937 Co-worker at Brookwood Garden
- Nadia Theus, RN-BSN (407)-574-1886 Co-worker at Brookwood Garden