Jennifer Locklear
Laurinburg,NC
Summary
- Compassionate RN with 3 years experience.
- Excels in therapeutic communication and creating trusting relationships.
- Relates well to a variety of people and cultures and socio economic conditions.
- Demonstrates leadership by serving as an advocate for my patients and a team leader with colleagues as I continue to enhance my own professional growth, continuing education and development.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills to provide efficient care.
- Specializes in providing exceptional patient care and emotional support, leveraging clinical expertise and ethical practice.
- Excels in team leadership and patient assessment, significantly enhancing patient recovery experiences. Demonstrates a strong commitment to healthcare regulations and cultural sensitivity.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge RN/PCC
FirstHealth
Pinehurst, NC
09.2019 - Current
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- 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.
RN Travel Nurse
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Raeford, NC
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
RN Travel Nurse
UNC Health Care
Lumberton, NC
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Educated patients and families regarding disease processes, treatments plans, safety measures, medication usage and self-care techniques.
- Adapted to different hospital units and practices, demonstrating flexibility and resilience.
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences across multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Disposed of medical waste and sharps using proper protocols.
- Administered medications intravenously, by injection or orally.
- Maintained professional relationships with healthcare staff members while working effectively within an interdisciplinary team setting.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients with acute, chronic, and complex conditions.
- Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Directed and instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
LPN
Scotia Village
Laurinburg, NC
08.2010 - 08.2019
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Admin
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN06-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN03-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Robeson Community College
Lumberton, NC06-2022
Associate of Arts - AA
Richmond Community College
Hamlet, NC01-2020
Practical Nursing Diploma
Richmond Community College
Hamlet, NC07-2009
Master of Science - PMHNP
South College
Knoxville, TNSkills
- Healthcare regulations
- Ethical practice
- Cultural history
- Mental health support
- Clinical expertise
- Nurse training
- Staff education
- Performance management
- Patient assessment
- Chronic disease management
- Team leadership
- Rapport building
- Clinical instruction
- Friendly and outgoing
Certification
- North Carolina Registered Nurse (#346255) (orig date 2022)
- BLS current
- ACLS current
- NSO
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN Travel Nurse
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
01.2024 - 06.2024
RN Travel Nurse
UNC Health Care
11.2023 - 02.2024
Charge RN/PCC
FirstHealth
09.2019 - Current
LPN
Scotia Village
08.2010 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Admin
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Robeson Community College
Associate of Arts - AA
Richmond Community College
Practical Nursing Diploma
Richmond Community College
Master of Science - PMHNP
South College
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