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Jessica King

Ralph,AL

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent patient satisfaction.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Medcenter South
01.2020 - Current
  • Perform triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses, as well as using nursing judgment and protocols to start orders.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Supervise LPNs and Medical Assistants, as well as precept new nurses.

Registered Nurse

DCH Regional Medical Center
05.2015 - 04.2019
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving trauma alerts, stroke alerts, and cardiac alerts.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Medcenter South
08.2013 - 05.2015
  • Obtained patient vital signs, past medical history, and history of present illness while triaging patients
  • Assisted providers while performing exams and procedures.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Performed wound care, medication administration, IVs, splints, and catheters.

Education

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa, Al
05.2015

Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate - Nursing

Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa, Al
08.2013

Skills

  • Professional Demeanor, Compassionate Care, and Self Motivated
  • Experienced with critical drugs, titrating medications, and patient stabilization
  • Task Prioritization, Time Management, and Effective Communication

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Medcenter South
01.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse

DCH Regional Medical Center
05.2015 - 04.2019

Licensed Practical Nurse

Medcenter South
08.2013 - 05.2015

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Shelton State Community College

Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate - Nursing

Shelton State Community College
Jessica King