Jessica Dunaway
Lexington,State
Summary
Caring Pediatric Registered Nurse eager to provide compassionate and impactful care for patients in all health and living conditions. Committed to integrating new and emerging care techniques. Dedicated to individualized healthcare planning to provide optimal outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Registered Nurse
UK General Pediatrics
10.2022 - Current
- Educated children about their medical conditions in age-appropriate language, empowering them to take an active role in managing their health.
- Administered vaccinations and medications accurately, ensuring optimal treatment efficacy and patient safety.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities, ensuring all patients received timely care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to quickly respond to emergency situations, stabilizing patients until further medical assistance arrived.
Pediatric Oncology Nurse
Kentucky Children's Hospital
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Monitored patients'' vital signs, lab results, and physical assessments during treatment, making necessary adjustments to maintain safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to create comprehensive care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.
- Mentored new nurses entering the field of pediatric oncology nursing through demonstration of best practices in patient care.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers by maintaining accurate medical records and documentation.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Eastern State Hospital
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
Staff Nurse
Baptist Health Lexington
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Midway University
Midway, KY12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05.2019
Skills
- Asthma Management
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient and family advocacy
Timeline
Pediatric Registered Nurse
UK General Pediatrics
10.2022 - Current
Pediatric Oncology Nurse
Kentucky Children's Hospital
10.2021 - 10.2022
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Eastern State Hospital
06.2021 - 10.2021
Staff Nurse
Baptist Health Lexington
01.2021 - 06.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Midway University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Kentucky
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