Jenny Avaylon
Chewelah,WA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 14 years of experience in the pre/post operative unit in day surgery. Latter five years performing in the roll of charge nurse in pre/postoperative areas. Calm level headed with the ability to handle high stress situations.
Hardworking and reliable. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Doctors Building Day Surgery Sacred Heart Me
Spokane, WA
05.2012 - 07.2023
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
- EKG, IV starts, blood drawing, glucose and pregnancy urine test skills
- Updated physicians on patient test results.
- Trained in procedural sedation under direction of anesthesiologist.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Collected lab specimens.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Used feedback and clinical data to improve care quality and patient outcomes.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
- Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
Registered Nurse
Ambulatory Day Surgery Loma Linda University Hospi
Loma Linda, CA
07.1990 - 06.1995
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Assessed unit patients continuously from admission to discharge.
- Conducted telemetry monitoring on patients, recording cardiac rhythm data postoperatively.
- Pre surgery preparation and assessment and assessment of patients in a timely manner for scheduled surgeries.
- Communicate pertinent patient information to OR staff members.
- Perfom/record PACU vital signs and assessment per ASPAN guidelines to ensure that patient is hemodynamically stable and able to progress to the next phase of care.
- Manage CBIs, surgical site drains, foley catheters, airway management.
- BLS & ACLS certified.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict record keeping standards.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided education/information on home care.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
Nurse Lead
Providence Primary Care Clinic
Colville , WA
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
RN
Providence Primary Care Clinic
Colville , Washington
01.2024 - 07.2025
- Nurse triaging
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Provider chart auditing
- Prior Authorizations
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA06.1990
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Team Management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Additional Information
Volunteer Services:
Medical Missionary work in Dominican Republic 2016 with Maranatha Volunteers International. Assisting with minor surgeries at the Spokane Health Expo at the Spokane Fair Grounds in 2017, Medical Missionary Austria in the summer of 2019.
Assisting in medical/dental free clinic at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in mead, spokane 2018 and 2021.
Timeline
RN
Providence Primary Care Clinic
01.2024 - 07.2025
Nurse Lead
Providence Primary Care Clinic
07.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse
Doctors Building Day Surgery Sacred Heart Me
05.2012 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse
Ambulatory Day Surgery Loma Linda University Hospi
07.1990 - 06.1995
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Desert