JESSICA HARLOW
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dynamic, compassionate and skilled professional nurse with over 10 years of experience. Background in multiple fast-paced units including Emergency Room, Surgery, IMC and Telemetry units. Flexible, quick-learner who adapts easily to new situations seeking a position that will utilize outstanding assessment skills and excellent communication skills, while providing exceptional patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
10.2023 - Current
- Assessed and prioritized patient care needs in fast-paced emergency environment
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes, ensuring accurate patient records and reporting
- 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
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
St Marks Hospital
Salt Lake City, UT
07.2017 - 09.2023
- Provided individual care to patients with a diverse range of medical emergencies
- Triaged patients to determine severity of concerns and prioritize care
- Worked collaboratively with doctors and staff to provide exceptional care
- Managed multiple cases simultaneously, prioritizing needs continually
- Administered life-saving measures to stabilize ill and injured patients
- Monitored, documented and communicated changes in vital signs to stay current on patient condition
Surgical Registered Nurse
La Paz Regional Hospital
Parker, AZ
02.2016 - 06.2017
- Preformed conscious sedation and hemodynamic monitoring for patients undergoing procedures in the cardiac cath lab
- Prepared patients for outpatient and inpatient surgical procedures
- Provided anesthesia recovery care and monitoring
- Worked as the circulating RN for general, orthopedic, laparoscopic, ENT, vascular surgeries and endoscopic procedures
- Communicated with multiple physician offices to facilitate patient scheduling for outpatient procedures
Intermediate Care (IMC) Registered Nurse
Havasu Regional Medical Center
Lake Havasu City, AZ
01.2014 - 02.2016
- Provided care to critical patients suffering from injuries or debilitating conditions
- Identified, assessed and evaluated patient conditions and performed prescribed patient interventions
- Managed patients with multiple IV drip medications
- Participated in codes and rapid responses on the unit
Telemetry/Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Havasu Regional Medical Center
Lake Havasu City, AZ
08.2012 - 01.2014
- Provided direct patient care to patients requiring continuous telemetry monitoring including patients with chest pain, heart dysrhythmias, and pre and post heart catheterizations
- Administered prescribed medications and individualized treatment plans to patients
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
The University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ12.2011
Skills
- Patient stabilization
- Sedation administration
- Multitasking
- Medication administration
- Emergency triage
- Task prioritization
- Condition monitoring
- Vitals monitoring
- Effective Communication
- IV insertion
- Patient assessments
Certification
- Nevada Registered Nurse License
- Utah Registered Nurse License
- CPI, BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC Certified
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
St Marks Hospital
07.2017 - 09.2023
Surgical Registered Nurse
La Paz Regional Hospital
02.2016 - 06.2017
Intermediate Care (IMC) Registered Nurse
Havasu Regional Medical Center
01.2014 - 02.2016
Telemetry/Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Havasu Regional Medical Center
08.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
The University of Arizona