Jessica Black
Wake Forest,NC
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Granville Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Granville Medical Center
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Gathered lab specimens
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Franklin Oaks Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
02.2018 - 01.2021
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL05.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Vance-Granville Community College
Henderson, NC06.2021
High School Diploma -
South Granville School of Health And Life Science
Creedmoor, NC06.2009
Skills
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Condition Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Stabilization
- Respiratory Care
- Geriatric Care
- Cardiovascular Care
- Electronic Health Records
- Pharmacology Knowledge
- Patient Education
- Emergency Care
- Patient Safety
- IV Insertion
- Time Management
- Pain Management
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Documentation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Vitals Monitoring
- Wound Care
- Trauma Recovery
- Direct Patient Care
- Compassionate and Caring
- Anesthetics Administration
- Training Staff
- Monitoring Vital Signs
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS/CPR- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Granville Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Granville Medical Center
10.2020 - 07.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Franklin Oaks Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
02.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Vance-Granville Community College
High School Diploma -
South Granville School of Health And Life Science
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS/CPR- Basic Life Support
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