Jennifer Jones
Tassin
Slidell,LA
Summary
Dedicated Neonatal Intensive Care/ Pediatric nurse with 20 years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of treatments and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses. Renowned for compassionate care and adept at multitasking, consistently delivering optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure environments. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Critical Care
Slidell Memorial Hospital
08.2005 - Current
- Mentored new nurses, offering guidance on best practices and fostering a supportive learning environment within the critical care setting.
- Contributed to facility-wide quality improvement initiatives by identifying areas for improvement in practice standards and working collaboratively to implement changes.
- Supported family members during challenging times, offering emotional support, resources, and clear explanations of complex medical conditions to alleviate anxieties surrounding the critical care experience.
- Increased efficiency of unit operations by collaborating with staff to streamline processes and optimize resources.
- Served as a trusted resource for colleagues seeking guidance on complex clinical situations, offering evidence-based recommendations and expertise gained from years of experience in critical care nursing.
- Provided expert clinical judgment during rapidly evolving situations, initiating appropriate interventions to maximize patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to fluctuating workloads while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure, effectively managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
RN Floor Nurse
Childrens Hospital Of New Orleans
05.2004 - 11.2005
- Measured and recorded patients' vital signs every hour.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Advanced critical thinking skills for prompt identification of potential complications or deteriorating conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented further health decline.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering personalized care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Supported patients in completing activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming and shower assistance.
- Eased anxiety among patients facing challenging diagnoses or treatments by offering emotional support and empathetic guidance throughout their healthcare journey.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA 05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA 05.2001 -
Skills
- Airway Management
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Intravenous Therapy Administration
- Taking vitals
- Compassionate Care
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Treatment Planning
- Chart management
- Emergency Interventions
- Medical Histories and Assessments
- Multitasking
Timeline
RN, Critical Care
Slidell Memorial Hospital
08.2005 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
Childrens Hospital Of New Orleans
05.2004 - 11.2005
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delgado Community College
05.2001 -
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