Jean Mordecai
Millport,AL
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinic RN
BMG Columbus Cardiovascular Care
Columbus, MS
04.2010 - 03.2021
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care
- Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms
- Planned and implemented patient care to treat conditions or mitigate symptoms
- Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptom
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use. Stress testing, heart monitor application and interrogation of pacemakers/AICD's in office.
- Data entry of heart monitor and other reports into EPIC.
- Daily INR clinic seeing 25 to 30 patients weekly
- Managed over 50 phone calls per day.
Staff Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital - Cardiac Rehab
Columbus, MS
02.2010 - 04.2010
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Monitored up to 30 patients daily while doing rehab.
Clinical Nurse
Columbus Lung Physicians
Columbus , MS
08.2008 - 04.2010
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Evaluated up to 30 patients daily in addition to doing walking pulmonary stress testing.
Home Infusion Registered Nurse - PRN
Medfusion Rx
Columbus, MS
08.2007 - 08.2009
- Performed infusion and patient assessments and monitored patient response to fulfill emergency needs and provide psychosocial support.
- Instructed patients and caregivers in standard care, developed and revised individual plans of care and implemented physician orders.
- Collaborated with administrative and pharmacy staff to plan refill scheduling and deliveries of medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Clinical Nurse
Liberty Heart Center
Columbus, MS
05.2002 - 08.2008
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients with heart disease
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Treated patients by administering medication and monitoring condition afterwards
- Used computer software to track patient status, treatments and outcomes while maintaining complete data confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use. Stress testing, heart monitor application and interrogation of pacemakers/AICD's in office.
- Up to 30 patients seen in clinic daily.
- More than 50 phone calls daily.
ER Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Columbus , MS
11.2001 - 05.2002
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Approximately 30 to 50 patients seen per 12 hour shift.
Medical Supervisor
Lowndes County Adult Detention Center
Columbus , MS
05.1999 - 11.2001
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 200 bed facility
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options.
- Assisted with weekly Medical and Dental clinics/procedures. Up to 25 patients seen each clinic day.
Clinical Nurse
Internal Medicine Associates
Columbus , MS
01.1995 - 05.1999
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Coordinated diagnosis, exams and care for caseload of up to 30 patients per day.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Provided counseling to patients and families and referred patients to other treatment facilities.
Staff Nurse
Kidney Care
Columbus , MS
05.1993 - 01.1995
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
ER Registered Nurse
Golden Triangle Regional Medical Center
Columbus , MS
07.1991 - 05.1993
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
- Fostered professional collaboration and participation of staff in decisions affecting patient care and practice environment.
- Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Charge nurse 11 - 7 shift.
Clinical Nurse
Internal Medicine Associates
Columbus , MS
05.1984 - 07.1991
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients.
- Saw up to 70 patients per week.
Staff Nurse
Golden Triangle Regional Medical Center
Columbus , MS
05.1982 - 05.1984
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Up to 35 patients daily on Med-Surg unit.
- Weekend staffing charge nurse.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Meridian Jr. College
Meridian, MS05.1982
Skills
- Emergency Situations
- Chronic disease management
- Strong clinical judgment
- EMR / EHR
- Collecting vitals
- ICD-9 forms
- Medical Procedure Preparation
Timeline
Clinic RN
BMG Columbus Cardiovascular Care
04.2010 - 03.2021
Staff Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital - Cardiac Rehab
02.2010 - 04.2010
Clinical Nurse
Columbus Lung Physicians
08.2008 - 04.2010
Home Infusion Registered Nurse - PRN
Medfusion Rx
08.2007 - 08.2009
Clinical Nurse
Liberty Heart Center
05.2002 - 08.2008
ER Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital
11.2001 - 05.2002
Medical Supervisor
Lowndes County Adult Detention Center
05.1999 - 11.2001
Clinical Nurse
Internal Medicine Associates
01.1995 - 05.1999
Staff Nurse
Kidney Care
05.1993 - 01.1995
ER Registered Nurse
Golden Triangle Regional Medical Center
07.1991 - 05.1993
Clinical Nurse
Internal Medicine Associates
05.1984 - 07.1991
Staff Nurse
Golden Triangle Regional Medical Center
05.1982 - 05.1984
Associate of Science - Nursing
Meridian Jr. College
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