Jennifer Styons
Edenton,NC
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, On Site Administrator
The Judge Group
Columbia, North Carolina
09.2021 - Current
- Collected laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Ran diagnostic lab tests.
- Provided direct patient care and determined next course of action.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Advised patients and caregivers of disease management.
- Contributed substantially to successful department CLIA accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Kept optimal supply levels to meet typical patient loads.
- Oversaw delivery of care, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs and admins.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Vidant Home Health And Hospice
Ahoskie, North Carolina
11.2015 - 03.2017
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain and ensure patient comfort.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Albemarle
Elizabeth City, NC05.2015
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Quality Improvement Activities
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Acute Care
- Nurse Education and Training
- Process Improvement
- Policies Compliance Enforcement
- Emergency Situations
- Direct Patient Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse, On Site Administrator
The Judge Group
09.2021 - Current
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Vidant Home Health And Hospice
11.2015 - 03.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Albemarle
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