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Jessica Platts

Bolivia,NC

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) 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 customer service.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Novant Health Gastroenterology
03.2024 - Current
  • Prepared Biologic doses and iron infusions for patient treatments as per physicians' orders.
  • Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
  • Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
  • Monitored compliance and evaluated effectiveness of home treatment instructions.
  • Advised patients on pre- and post-operative instructions, medication management and symptoms indicating emergency care.

Travel Registered Nurse, Observation and Medsurg

Aya Healthcare
05.2023 - 02.2024
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

Charge Nurse, Post-Surgical and Observation Units

UNC Chapel Hill
07.2021 - 05.2023
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

CNA, Medical Surgical

Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center
09.2017 - 07.2021
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Education

Associates in Nursing - Nursing Science

Brunswick Community College
Bolivia, NC
05-2021

Skills

  • Lab result interpretation
  • Vaccine administration
  • Discharge coordination
  • IV management
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Taking vitals
  • Call triaging
  • Licensed RN

Certification

  • BLS- Basic Life Support

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Novant Health Gastroenterology
03.2024 - Current

Travel Registered Nurse, Observation and Medsurg

Aya Healthcare
05.2023 - 02.2024

Charge Nurse, Post-Surgical and Observation Units

UNC Chapel Hill
07.2021 - 05.2023

CNA, Medical Surgical

Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center
09.2017 - 07.2021

Associates in Nursing - Nursing Science

Brunswick Community College

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