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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Military Experience
Travel Accomplishments
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JERRY RAYFIELD

Tarpon Springs,Florida

Summary

Competent Registered Nurse with a robust background in nursing, delivering patient-centered care in high-pressure environments. Proven track record of coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to streamline procedures and enhance patient outcomes. Demonstrated abilities in critical thinking and patient education have allowed for excellence in role. Experienced with complex endoscopy procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and procedural efficiency. Utilizes critical thinking and precise coordination to enhance team performance and increase patient satisfaction. Knowledge of advanced endoscopic techniques and patient education has led to improved health outcomes. 38+ years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Highly skilled and patient-oriented nurse adept at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offers expertise in multiple specialties. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, a willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse Endoscopy

AdventHealth North Pinellas
11.2024 - 03.2025
  • Assisted physicians in performing complex endoscopic procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout.
  • Applied advanced nursing skills to handle emergency situations during endoscopic procedures calmly and effectively.
  • Reduced procedure times by efficiently preparing patients, rooms, and equipment for endoscopic examinations.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes before, during, and after endoscopic procedures.
  • Established strong rapport with patients undergoing invasive procedures, alleviating anxiety levels before commencing treatments.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of endoscopy findings for timely diagnosis and treatment plans.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during endoscopy procedures.

Registered Nurse Endoscopy

Orlando Health Bayfront
01.2024 - 11.2024
  • Assisted physicians in performing complex endoscopic procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout.
  • Applied advanced nursing skills to handle emergency situations during endoscopic procedures calmly and effectively.
  • Educated patients on post-procedure care, increasing adherence to discharge instructions and promoting overall wellbeing.
  • Managed sedation administration for optimal pain relief during clinical sessions while monitoring vital signs closely.

Travel Nurse

AYA Healthcare
02.2021 - 12.2023
  • Travel Nurse working in endoscopy
  • I work in Preop, Intra procedure, and Postop, basic procedures and advanced procedures
  • EMR includes EPIC, CERNER, Meditech and ProVation
  • I have done new employee orientation, training, staff RN and on call
  • Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
  • Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to meet patients'' specific needs.
  • Developed relationships with patients and families to understand medical history and care needs.
  • Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, enabling them to provide more informed support for their loved ones during recovery periods.

Travel Nurse

AHS Nurestat
10.2017 - 02.2021
  • Travel Nurse working in endoscopy
  • I work in Preop, Intra procedure, and Postop, basic procedures and advanced procedures
  • EMR includes EPIC, CERNER, Meditech, and ProVation
  • I have done new employee orientation, training, staff RN and on call

Clinical Coordinator RN Endoscopy

Russell Medical Center
04.2007 - 10.2017
  • Clinical Coordinator responsible for day-to-day department operation, schedule management, on call scheduling, employee hiring, orientation, education, retention
  • Product management included ordering, meeting with salespeople, analyzing product problems and solutions

ED RN Staff, Relief Charge Nurse, New Employee Orientation / Education

Northside Hospital
06.2003 - 11.2007
  • ED RN working as staff, leadership, and training roles
  • Critical thinking, problem solving, time management, patient relations, and interpersonal relations were some of the roles I filled

ED staff RN

East Alabama Medical Center
10.2002 - 06.2003
  • Staff RN working in the emergency department

Hospital Supervisor

Tallassee Community Hospital
02.2001 - 05.2003
  • Hospital supervisor responsible for staff, patient relations, patient safety and security

Travel RN

Fastaff Travel Nursing
01.2002 - 10.2002
  • Travel RN working in the emergency department

Cath Lab RN

Baptist Medical Center
11.1998 - 02.2001
  • Staff RN working in the Cath lab

ED RN Staff / Float ICU

07.1994 - 11.1998
  • Staff RN working in the emergency department, also floating to ICU

Education

High School Diploma -

Sylacauga High School
Sylacauga, Al
01.1982

Registered Nurse Diploma -

Coosa Valley Medical Center School of Nursing
Sylacauga, Al
01.1994

Pre-Nursing -

Central Alabama Community College
Alexander City, Al
01.1991

Skills

  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • PALS
  • IV proficient
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient relation skills
  • Able to learn
  • Listen and think for myself
  • Nursing documentation
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA compliance
  • IV insertion
  • Endoscopy procedures
  • Specimen collection

Certification

Florida RN-9457341, Current

Military Experience

USAF, Medical Service Specialist, Global, 01/86, 12/91, Medical Service Specialist serving our country working in OB and the ED, EMT. Ambulance trained, critical thinking, mass casualties, problem solving, leadership, training, and education roles.

Travel Accomplishments

I have had the opportunity to serve many patients in several medical communities both large and small. My main objective is my patient comes first. I am a team player, team leader and teacher serving each role to the best of my ability. I continue to learn and try to pass on this knowledge to our newer nursing roles to continue to have a strong medical community.

Timeline

Registered Nurse Endoscopy

AdventHealth North Pinellas
11.2024 - 03.2025

Registered Nurse Endoscopy

Orlando Health Bayfront
01.2024 - 11.2024

Travel Nurse

AYA Healthcare
02.2021 - 12.2023

Travel Nurse

AHS Nurestat
10.2017 - 02.2021

Clinical Coordinator RN Endoscopy

Russell Medical Center
04.2007 - 10.2017

ED RN Staff, Relief Charge Nurse, New Employee Orientation / Education

Northside Hospital
06.2003 - 11.2007

ED staff RN

East Alabama Medical Center
10.2002 - 06.2003

Travel RN

Fastaff Travel Nursing
01.2002 - 10.2002

Hospital Supervisor

Tallassee Community Hospital
02.2001 - 05.2003

Cath Lab RN

Baptist Medical Center
11.1998 - 02.2001

ED RN Staff / Float ICU

07.1994 - 11.1998

Registered Nurse Diploma -

Coosa Valley Medical Center School of Nursing

Pre-Nursing -

Central Alabama Community College

High School Diploma -

Sylacauga High School

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