Jenna Barlow
Natchez,MS
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with a strong background in emergency and correctional healthcare. Skilled in critical thinking, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and compassionate patient care, aiming to improve health management and treatment outcomes for diverse patient populations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Adams County Correctional Center
Natchez, MS
03.2022 - Current
- Administered medication and monitored patient responses in a correctional setting.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for inmates.
- Conducted health assessments and triaged urgent medical concerns effectively.
- Educated inmates on health management practices and disease prevention strategies.
- Implemented infection control protocols, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Registered Nurse
Riverpark Ambulatory Surgery Center
Vidalia, LA
01.2019 - 03.2022
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices and clinical procedures within the facility.
- Evaluated patient progress, adjusting care plans to enhance treatment outcomes.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to optimize healthcare delivery within the center.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Merit Health Natchez
Natchez, MS
07.2012 - 01.2019
- Provided immediate care to patients in critical condition, ensuring timely interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for effective treatment plans and patient outcomes.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs, maintaining patient safety protocols.
- Educated patients and families on discharge instructions and ongoing care requirements.
- Developed and implemented process improvements to streamline patient flow in the department.
- Conducted quality assessments to ensure compliance with healthcare standards and best practices.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining equipment, and following safety guidelines.
Education
Associate Degree Nursing - Nursing
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Wesson, MS05-2012
High School Diploma -
ACCS
Natchez05-2008
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Wesson, MS05-2010
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Infection control measures
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Professional bedside manner
- Licensed RN
- Collecting vitals
- Medication distribution
- Performing ekgs
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Emergency response
- Vaccine administration
- Insulin medication assistance
- Emergency procedures
- Removing sutures
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Adams County Correctional Center
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Riverpark Ambulatory Surgery Center
01.2019 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Merit Health Natchez
07.2012 - 01.2019
Associate Degree Nursing - Nursing
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
High School Diploma -
ACCS
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Copiah-Lincoln Community College