Jennifer Yearwood
Newnan
Summary
Experienced registered nurse dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. Strong verbal and written communication skills, keen observation abilities, and a commitment to following established protocols. Excellent time management and organizational skills for efficient and effective healthcare delivery. Empathy and compassion towards patients and caregivers, fostering a supportive and comforting environment. Specialized in providing compassionate care for pediatric patients to meet their unique needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
Newnan, GA
02.2023 - Current
- Educated patients and families about cancer treatments, side effects, and self-care strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions.
- Managed complex medication regimens while monitoring for potential drug interactions or adverse reactions, mitigating risks associated with cancer treatments.
- Enhanced patient safety with strict adherence to chemotherapy administration protocols and monitoring guidelines.
- Provided individualized patient education on chemotherapy medications, infusion procedures, and side-effect management strategies to promote self-advocacy and coping skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based oncology nursing practices in infusion therapy.
- Acted as a liaison between patients and their support networks by providing timely updates on treatment progress and addressing concerns or questions that arose during the treatment journey.
- Reduced patient anxiety through clear communication and therapeutic relationship-building techniques.
- Developed trusting relationships with patients through active listening skills and empathetic communication style, fostering a supportive environment during challenging times in their lives.
- Streamlined the infusion process by effectively coordinating schedules with pharmacy and laboratory staff.
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
Newnan, Georgia
07.2021 - 02.2023
- Provide nursing care to acutely ill and post-operative patients according to physician orders. Implement independent decision making within nursing scope of practice. Initiate and manage various nursing responsibilities such as thorough patient assessment, blood transfusions, wound care, medication administration, IV-therapy, isolation precautions, respiratory care, urinary catheter care, NG tubes, colostomy care, central lines. Ensure holistic nursing by assessing psych/social needs of patient and family. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team. Provide patient and family education. Maintain and assist patient with proper body mechanics following orthopedic surgery according to physician orders. Follow patient pathways for specific orthopedic, bariatric, spine, breast and general surgeries.
Registered Nurse
Tanner Medical Center
Carrollton, Georgia
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Labor and Delivery Provided excellent care and support for women before, during, and after delivery. Trained in fetal monitoring, performed basic IV and central line skills, administering of pain medication when needed, monitoring and caring for patients receiving Pitocin and epidurals. Circulated and assisted in the operating room during cesarian sections. Ensures patient is in proper position for delivery. Provided immediate care of the newborn after delivery.
Procedure Support Tech II
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
Newnan, Georgia
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Prepares OR and anesthesia equipment and supplies necessary for administration of general, monitored OR and anesthesia care, or regional anesthesia and supports anesthesia services. Maintains inventory levels of OR and anesthesia equipment and supplies. Pulls cases for upcoming surgery, sets up OR rooms, and prepares patients for surgery. Clean and sanitize scopes using the EVO tech machine.
Patient Care Tech /Unit Secretary
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
Fayetteville, Georgia
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery. Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants. Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding. Assisted patients with all ADL’s, observed and recorded all input and output, proper use of bladder scanner, insertion of foley and straight catheters, vital signs, post operational vitals, blood sugars on mother and baby, lab draws on mother and baby.
Patient Care Tech /Unit Secretary
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
Newnan, Georgia
01.2018 - 07.2019
- Developed and implemented individual plans of care in collaboration with members of healthcare team to promote patient and family centered care in healing environment. Used critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate patient physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
Owner/Operator
Camp Kids Academy
Sharpsburg, Georgia
12.2005 - 01.2018
- Hired and mentored well-qualified job applicants for teaching and support staff roles, boosting program success. Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities. Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors. Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies. Maintained child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities. Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting. Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time to support physical development. Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences and direct personal communication. Conducted trainings and mentored staff, consistently improving performance. Managed food inventory for 125-person center in accordance with nutritional guidelines. Brought center into full compliance with licensing and safety regulations including fire and disaster preparedness, GA Department of Public Health codes and USDA nutritional guidelines. Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance. Managed, observed and evaluated 12 lead teachers, 15 teacher assistants and 3 kitchen staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
LaGrange College
LaGrange, GA05.2021
Skills
- Registered Nurse
- American Heart Association CPR, BLS, ACLS
- Electronic Health Records: EPIC, Quick MAR
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certified
Timeline
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
07.2021 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse
Tanner Medical Center
05.2021 - 07.2021
Procedure Support Tech II
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
01.2020 - 05.2021
Patient Care Tech /Unit Secretary
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
07.2019 - 01.2020
Patient Care Tech /Unit Secretary
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
01.2018 - 07.2019
Owner/Operator
Camp Kids Academy
12.2005 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
LaGrange College
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