Jeff P. Robichaux
Youngsville,Louisiana
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with background in emergency and critical care. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lane Regional Medical Center
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Medical Solutions staffing
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Assessed patient conditions by utilizing physical assessment techniques and laboratory data.
- Performed vital signs monitoring including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and blood pressure measurements.
- Administered medications according to physician orders and monitored for effectiveness.
- Educated patients and their families about disease processes, treatments options and self-care management strategies.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions and evaluations within electronic medical records system according to established standards.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines when providing clinical interventions for patients.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures as needed per facility protocols.
- Evaluated outcomes of nursing interventions to determine if desired results were achieved.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy under stressful situations.
- Served as a preceptor for new hire orientations or student nurse externships.
- Initiated emergency interventions as needed based on changes in condition or critical lab values.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Adapted to different hospital units and practices, demonstrating flexibility and resilience.
- Monitored and reported changes in patient conditions to appropriate healthcare professionals promptly.
- Coordinated discharge planning, including patient education on home care and follow-up appointments.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Medical Solutions Staffing
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Assessed patient conditions by utilizing physical assessment techniques and laboratory data.
- Performed vital signs monitoring including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and blood pressure measurements.
- Administered medications according to physician orders and monitored for effectiveness.
- Educated patients and their families about disease processes, treatments options and self-care management strategies.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions and evaluations within electronic medical records system according to established standards.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines when providing clinical interventions for patients.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures as needed per facility protocols.
- Evaluated outcomes of nursing interventions to determine if desired results were achieved.
- Initiated emergency interventions as needed based on changes in condition or critical lab values.
- Adapted to different hospital units and practices, demonstrating flexibility and resilience.
- Conducted patient assessments, including monitoring vital signs and identifying potential health issues.
- Coordinated discharge planning, including patient education on home care and follow-up appointments.
- Managed emergency care situations, applying critical thinking and rapid decision-making skills.
- Performed diagnostic tests and operated medical equipment as part of patient care.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Registered Nurse
Opelousas General Health System
07.2019 - 09.2022
- Work as team member caring for emergency room patients
- Worked as charge nurse and preceptor for new graduates and new hires
- Communicate needs and problems of patients
- Communicate and elicit orders to treat patients according to diagnosis
- Employ communication skills to sell self and nursing profession to patient/family/visitors
- Manage and utilize supplies effectively
- Provide timely treatments to lessen/decrease negative outcomes
- Providing knowledge/advice/direction to new employees
- Use electronic charting for assessments and record keeping
- Provide medical advice and assistance when needed to all clients
Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions Nurse Staffing
09.2017 - 07.2019
- Work as team member caring for critically ill patients
- Communicate needs and problems of patients
- Communicate and elicit orders to treat patients according to diagnosis
- Employ communication skills to sell self and nursing profession to patient/family/visitors
- Manage and utilize supplies effectively
- Provide timely treatments to lessen/decrease negative outcomes
- Providing knowledge/advice/direction to new employees
- Use electronic charting for assessments and record keeping
- Provide medical advice and assistance when needed to all clients
Registered Nurse
Advantage Medical Professionals
05.2016 - 09.2017
- Work as team member caring for critically ill patients
- Communicate needs and problems of patients
- Communicate and elicit orders to treat patients according to diagnosis
- Employ communication skills to sell self and nursing profession to patient/family/visitors
- Manage and utilize supplies effectively
- Provide timely treatments to lessen/decrease negative outcomes
- Providing knowledge/advice/direction to new employees
- Use electronic charting for assessments and record keeping
- Provide medical advice and assistance when needed to all clients
Registered Nurse
NURSE CHOICE
08.2015 - 01.2017
- Work as team member caring for critically ill patients
- Communicate needs and problems of patients
- Communicate and elicit orders to treat patients according to diagnosis
- Employ communication skills to sell self and nursing profession to patient/family/visitors
- Manage and utilize supplies effectively
- Provide timely treatments to lessen/decrease negative outcomes
- Providing knowledge/advice/direction to new employees
- Use electronic charting for assessments and record keeping
- Provide medical advice and assistance when needed to all clients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Louisiana State University Allied School of Health
New Orleans, LA12-1998
Skills
- Diabetes management
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Ventilator support
- Chart updating
- IV management
- Health screening
- Discharge coordination
- Lab result interpretation
- Infectious disease control
- Vaccine administration
- Precepting
- Preventive health
- Direct nursing care
- Patient education and counseling
- OR and ER experience
- Licensed RN
- Patient discharging
- Documenting vitals
- Clinical judgment
- Life-sustaining machines
- Direct patient care
- Physical assessments
- Chest pain management
- Data collection
References
Available upon request
Activities
- Dean's List for two semesters
- BLS Certified
- ACLS Certified
- PALS Certified
- NIHSS Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lane Regional Medical Center
04.2024 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse Traveler
Medical Solutions staffing
07.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse Traveler
Medical Solutions Staffing
09.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
Opelousas General Health System
07.2019 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions Nurse Staffing
09.2017 - 07.2019
Registered Nurse
Advantage Medical Professionals
05.2016 - 09.2017
Registered Nurse
NURSE CHOICE
08.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Louisiana State University Allied School of Health