Jeanette Elam
Florence,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
Banner Casa Grande Medical Center
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed critically ill patients in a 22 bed ICU
- Lead and participate in cardiac resuscitation codes by assigning roles and ensuring advanced cardiac life support is performed according to American Heart Association guidelines
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Banner Casa Grande Medical Center
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Floated between PCU, telemetry, medical-surgical and observation units
- Utilized the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate all patients
- Collaborated with physicians regarding changes in patient's condition and possible interventions
- Educated patients on their diagnosis and provided discharge instructions and education
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Registered Nurse, Pediatric
Bogden House
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided nursing services to children in a medical group home which included medication administration, tracheostomy care, ventilator management, total parenteral nutrition administration, central line care, and prompt documentation
Patient Care Technician
Tucson Medical Center
12.2020 - 09.2021
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
Human Services Specialist III
Arizona Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities
07.2017 - 05.2019
- Provided support coordination services for individuals with developmental disabilities through in-home visits with members and their families
- Assessed needs, documented in an electronic health record, and monitored the overall functional, physical, and behavioral health status of assigned members
- Developed and implemented person-centered service plans and authorized services
- Maintained 100% timeliness with AHCCCS requirements
Education
Master of Science- Nursing -
University of Arizona
08.2021
Bachelor of Science- Family Studies and Human Development -
University of Arizona
05.2003
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- NIHSS Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU
Banner Casa Grande Medical Center
06.2022 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Banner Casa Grande Medical Center
12.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse, Pediatric
Bogden House
09.2021 - 12.2021
Patient Care Technician
Tucson Medical Center
12.2020 - 09.2021
Human Services Specialist III
Arizona Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities
07.2017 - 05.2019
Master of Science- Nursing -
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Science- Family Studies and Human Development -
University of Arizona