Jeanna Munholland
Coalgate,OK
Summary
I love nursing as a whole and feel it is a very rewarding field, I enjoy mentoring and teaching others who wish to pursue their nursing career, and I consider myself to be a very dedicated, responsible, and dependable nurse and employee. These qualifications are very important in the nursing and management field.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Science Instructor
Pontotoc Technology Center
Ada, OK
08.2016 - Current
- Developed and implemented curriculum that addressed the needs of Health Sciences students.
- Created lesson plans, activities, and assessments to measure student progress in Health Sciences.
- Delivered lectures and facilitated discussions on a variety of topics related to Health Sciences.
- Assessed student learning outcomes through exams, projects, and other coursework evaluations.
- Maintained records of student attendance, grades, and overall performance in Health Sciences classes.
- Advised students on academic paths related to their career goals in the field of Health Sciences.
- Incorporated technology into classroom instruction to enhance student engagement with Health Sciences materials.
- Engaged in professional development activities to stay up-to-date with advancements in the field of health sciences.
- Created an inclusive environment where all students felt comfortable participating in class discussions about health sciences topics.
- Encouraged critical thinking by posing open-ended questions during lectures that challenged students' understanding of health sciences concepts.
- Integrated real-world examples into lecture material to illustrate how principles from health sciences can be applied outside the classroom.
- Supervised lab exercises designed to reinforce key concepts taught throughout the semester related to health sciences.
- Facilitated group work activities that encouraged collaboration among peers studying similar topics related to health sciences.
Director of Nursing
Ruth Wilson Hurley Manor
Coalgate, Oklahoma
06.2013 - 07.2016
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing staff members and made recommendations for improvement when necessary.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding nurse-to-patient ratios and other safety guidelines.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.
- Implemented strategies for improving patient satisfaction scores in the nursing department on an ongoing basis.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues or concerns and develop solutions as needed.
- Monitored changes in laws and regulations related to healthcare delivery services to ensure compliance with all applicable standards.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential employees and making hiring decisions when appropriate.
- Maintained accurate records of staff certifications, licensure, continuing education credits.
- Created reports summarizing patient outcomes based on data collected from various sources.
- Organized educational programs for nurses such as seminars, lectures, workshops.
- Served as a mentor for new nurses providing support during their transition into the organization.
- Facilitated communication between departments within the hospital setting to improve efficiency.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Attended meetings with senior management personnel to provide updates on progress of projects and initiatives being undertaken by the nursing team.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by nurses related to any adverse events that occurred during their shift.
- Analyzed trends in patient care activities such as medication errors or falls within the facility.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
- Developed and maintained staffing schedule in accordance with contract terms, budget mandates and accreditation standards for nursing coverage.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
- Reviewed daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting discrepancies from shift to shift.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
RN/Charge Nurse/Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Coal County General Hospital
Coalgate, OK
10.2009 - 06.2013
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Developed education materials to help explain various conditions and treatments to patients.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
LPN Emergency Room Technician
Coal County General Hospital
Coalgate, OK
03.2003 - 10.2009
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK12-2017
Associate of Applied Science -
Seminole State College
Seminole, OK05-2009
Practical Nursing
Kiamichi Technology Center - Atoka
Atoka, OK05-2002
High School Diploma -
Coalgate High School
Coalgate, OK05-1991
Master of Science - Nursing Administrative Leadership
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OKSkills
- Patient Care
- Patient Support
- Patient Assessment
- Counseling and Education regarding medications and treatments, lab work
- Documentation with a care plan for diagnosis
- Administration of treatment procedures
- Managing heavy daily patient volume including telephone triage
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient referral
- Proficient in documentation/record maintenance to ensure accuracy and patient confidentiality
- CPR/First Aid Instructor
- Developing Policy and Procedures
- Analyzes nursing services to improve the quality of care
- Serving as mentor to new nurses
- Admission and discharge of patients
- Staff management
- Assisting Physicians with procedures
- Collecting of lab specimens
- Intravenous administration
- Lesson preparation
- Interpersonal abilities
- Curriculum coordination
- Student Engagement
- Teaching strategies
- Test Proctoring
- Presentation Development
- Interpersonal Skills
- Task Prioritization
- Interpersonal Communication
- Relationship Building
- Adaptability
- Active Listening
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Self Motivation
- Effective Communication
- Goal Setting
- Organizational Skills
- Professionalism
- Time management
- Problem-Solving
- Reliability
- Resource advocacy
- Multitasking
- Class Instruction
Certification
- Registered Nurse 2009
- BLS/First Aid Instructor
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Health Science Instructor
Pontotoc Technology Center
08.2016 - Current
Director of Nursing
Ruth Wilson Hurley Manor
06.2013 - 07.2016
RN/Charge Nurse/Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Coal County General Hospital
10.2009 - 06.2013
LPN Emergency Room Technician
Coal County General Hospital
03.2003 - 10.2009
Bachelor of Science -
Northeastern State University
Associate of Applied Science -
Seminole State College
Practical Nursing
Kiamichi Technology Center - Atoka
High School Diploma -
Coalgate High School
Master of Science - Nursing Administrative Leadership
Northeastern State University