Jessica Howard
Newburgh,IN
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Endoscopy Staff Nurse
Deaconess Gateway Hospital
Newburgh, IN
12.2020 - Current
- Placed intravenous catheter for access to receive sedative medications.
- Cared for post-operative patients, monitored vital signs and provided comfort measures as needed.
- Prepared instruments and supplies for use in Endoscopic Procedures according to established guidelines.
- Communicated effectively with patients about their care before, during and after the procedure.
- Educated patient and caregiver on details of procedures and discharge instructions.
- Prepared and maintained supplies, equipment and rooms for endoscopy procedures.
- Obtained specimens from patients to prepare for ordered laboratory tests.
- Assisted physicians with endoscopic procedures including upper GI endoscopies, colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies and PEG tube placement.
- Administered conscious sedation and monitored patient during endoscopies and other minor procedures.
Staff Nurse
Deaconess Gateway Hospital
Newburgh, IN
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
Education
Bachelor of Science - in Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL07.2022
Associate of Science - in Nursing
Henderson Community College
Henderson, KY05.2020
Skills
- Patient Assessment and Care
- Care Plan Implementation
- Emergency Protocols & Response
- Critical Thinking
- Appropriate Documentation on Epic
- Patient and Family Education
- Medication and IV Administration
- Policy and Procedure Compliance
Certification
- Indiana RN license
- ACLS/PALS certified
Timeline
Endoscopy Staff Nurse
Deaconess Gateway Hospital
12.2020 - Current
Staff Nurse
Deaconess Gateway Hospital
06.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - in Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - in Nursing
Henderson Community College
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