Jeffrey Small, RN

• Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during travel assignments.
• Enhanced team efficiency with effective communication and collaborative problem-solving for optimal patient outcomes.
• Maintained high-quality patient care standards by adhering to facility protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Increased patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, administering medications accurately, and promptly addressing any concerns.
• Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships with fellow staff members and interdisciplinary teams.
• Expedited patient recovery by developing tailored care plans in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Provided critical support during medical emergencies, implementing appropriate interventions to stabilize patients'' conditions.
• Promoted health education for patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions about their healthcare needs.

Needed a break from working COVID pandemic.

• Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices and individualized care plans.
• Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and close collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Promoted patient safety by adhering to infection control protocols and conducting regular health assessments.
• Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate, attentive, and empathetic care.
• Administered medications accurately and safely, ensuring proper dosages were given per physician orders.
• Provided education on disease management, self-care techniques, and preventive measures to patients and families.
• Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.

• Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring and assessing vital signs during surgical procedures.
• Reduced surgery complications by providing effective perioperative care to patients.
• Maintained aseptic environments through proper sterilization techniques and equipment handling.
• Contributed to successful surgeries with efficient preparation, organization, and management of operating rooms.

A trip I will never forget. I totaled my Lincoln Navigator in YellowStone National Park when I accidentally hit a 2000lb bull buffalo at night.

• Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during travel assignments.
• Enhanced team efficiency with effective communication and collaborative problem-solving for optimal patient outcomes.
• Maintained high-quality patient care standards by adhering to facility protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Increased patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, administering medications accurately, and promptly addressing any concerns.
• Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships with fellow staff members and interdisciplinary teams.

• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.

• Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during travel assignments.
• Enhanced team efficiency with effective communication and collaborative problem-solving for optimal patient outcomes.
• Maintained high-quality patient care standards by adhering to facility protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Increased patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, administering medications accurately, and promptly addressing any concerns.
• Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships with fellow staff members and interdisciplinary teams.
• Expedited patient recovery by developing tailored care plans in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping for continuity of care across various facilities.

Please refer to previous entery.

• Gynecological Specialty Hospital
• Enhanced patient care by providing exceptional nursing services in a fast-paced PICU environment.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Administered medications and treatments accurately, ensuring optimal patient safety and reducing complications.
• Assessed patients'' conditions regularly, making critical decisions promptly for timely interventions.
• Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and progress to ensure effective communication among healthcare providers.
• Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized treatment strategies, optimizing patient outcomes.

• Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during travel assignments.
• Enhanced team efficiency with effective communication and collaborative problem-solving for optimal patient outcomes.
• Maintained high-quality patient care standards by adhering to facility protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships with fellow staff members and interdisciplinary teams.
• Expedited patient recovery by developing tailored care plans in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals.

Please refer to previous entery.

Pediatric Out Patient Surgical Center

• Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during travel assignments.
• Enhanced team efficiency with effective communication and collaborative problem-solving for optimal patient outcomes.
• Maintained high-quality patient care standards by adhering to facility protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Increased patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, administering medications accurately, and promptly addressing any concerns.

• Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during travel assignments.
• Enhanced team efficiency with effective communication and collaborative problem-solving for optimal patient outcomes.
• Adapted quickly to new environments, swiftly becoming familiar with facility-specific workflows and practices while maintaining a high level of performance.
• Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships with fellow staff members and interdisciplinary teams.
• Expedited patient recovery by developing tailored care plans in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals.

• Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during travel assignments.
• Enhanced team efficiency with effective communication and collaborative problem-solving for optimal patient outcomes.
• Maintained high-quality patient care standards by adhering to facility protocols, policies, and procedures.

Educated and trained for PACU RN Specialty - first PACU job

• Improved patient outcomes by implementing effective respiratory therapy protocols and procedures.
• Enhanced staff performance through comprehensive training programs and regular performance evaluations.
• Streamlined department operations by optimizing schedules, workflows, and resource allocation.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through diligent monitoring of therapy practices and equipment maintenance.
• Coordinated with healthcare professionals from other disciplines for optimal patient care, integrating respiratory therapy into overall treatment plans.

I completed the 16 week orientation. Decided NICU RN wasn't for me.

• Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive respiratory care plans and interventions.
• Enhanced patient safety with thorough ventilator management and monitoring.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care and treatment planning.
• Educated patients and families on respiratory health, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications.
• Implemented evidence-based practices to improve overall patient satisfaction with respiratory care services.

Unique Dual Status Position

• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
• Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.

One of the receiving hospital's for trauma patients from the Pentagon on 911 when struck by airliner.

2002 Virginia Hospital Center Nurse Scholarship Award Winner.

BSN - George Mason University

Worked in the lab FT while earning Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy FT. (Tuition Reembursement)

Worked as an RRT on graduation and licensing.