Jerri Douglas

• Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
• Diagnosed and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
• Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
• Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
• Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
• Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
• Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
• Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
• Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
• Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
• Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• 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.
• Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
• NIHSS
• STEMI
• ACLS certified
• BLS certified
• TNCC
• Travel Nurse
• Level II trauma

NIHSS

Emergency room travel nurse

ACLS

TNCC

BLS

ACLS

Critical Care Access Facility

EPIC

Cerner

Meditech

ER travel nurse

ER travel nurse

ER travel nurse

ER travel nurse

ER travel nurse

ER travel nurse

I have spent several years working at Desoto Memorial Hospital

I have had tremendous training from unit secretary, LPN, and RN

Meditech

SANE

Charge nurse

• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.