Jessica Sparkman
WILLISTON,United States
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Emergency Room
04.2024 - Current
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse- PostPartum and Nursery
Advent Health
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Assess the woman’s family profile to determine the impact that the newborn would have on the family and to the woman.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assess the woman’s pregnancy history, especially if the pregnancy was planned or unplanned as it will determine the ability of the woman to bond with the newborn.
- Assess the labor and birth history such as the length of labor and if any analgesia or anesthesia was used to determine any necessary procedures to be done.
- Determine the infant’s data and profile to help with planning the care of the newborn and promote bonding between the parents.
- The woman would also need a postpartum course such as her activity level after birth, any difficulties or pain felt, and if she is successful with infant feeding to determine any need for anticipatory guidance in-home care.
- Assess any laboratory data of the woman to be certain that she is recovering well and if any procedures or additional diagnostic tests need to be performed.
- Assess the woman’s general appearance because it is a reflection of how well the woman is moving into the taking hold phase of recovery.
- Assure the woman that losing a quantity of her hair is not a sign of illness but because she is returning to her nonpregnant state, as hair grows rapidly during pregnancy because of increased metabolism.
- Assess for facial edema, especially for a woman with pregnancy-induced hypertension.
- Advise the woman to purchase a nursing bra that is one to two sizes larger than her pregnancy size to allow for an increase.
- Assess the woman’s breast for any cracks or fissures, and avoid squeezing the nipple. Also, assess for signs of mastitis such as inflammation of a certain part of the breast.
- Assess the location, consistency, and height of the fundus through palpation.
- If the uterus is not firm upon palpation, massage it gently. Placing the infant on the mother’s breast also aids in stimulating contractions.
- Lochia is expected in a postpartum woman for 2 to 6 weeks, so an assessment of its characteristics is necessary to determine if it is the normal lochia or not.
- Observe the perineum for ecchymosis, hematoma. Edema or any drainage and bleeding from the stitches
Patient Care Assistant
UF Shands Health
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Contributed to a safe and hygienic environment by maintaining cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, assisting in early identification of potential health issues.
- Aided in the prevention of bedsores through regular repositioning of patients according to care plans.
- Improved patient satisfaction by responding promptly to call lights and addressing needs or concerns.
- Supported patients'' physical mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises as directed by nursing staff.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic health records for appropriate record keeping.
- Assisted in meal preparation and feeding support for patients with various dietary restrictions or swallowing difficulties.
- Reduced caregiver burnout by providing respite care, allowing family members time to rest and recharge.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Gathered medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
Receptionist
Ocala Family Women's Health and Endocrinology
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and providing accurate information.
- Streamlined front desk operations for increased efficiency by effectively managing phone calls, emails, and walk-in clients.
- Assisted in the planning of office events and meetings, ensuring smooth execution and positive outcomes.
- Provided administrative support to staff members by handling correspondence, filing documents, and managing office supplies inventory.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing numerous tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Supported office efficiency by performing clerical tasks such as data entry, photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents.
- Cultivated positive relationships with clients through professional demeanor and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
Education
BSN in Nursing - Nursing Science
Capella University
ADN/RN in Professional Nursing - Nursing Science
Rasmussen University
03.2023
Skills
- Patient Care
- Maternity
- Newborn Care
- Organized
- Empathetic
- IV management
- Patient triage
- Resourceful
- Team Player
- Emergency Response
- Patient Management
- Diabetes management
- Mobility Assistance
- Vaccine administration
- Precepting
- Lab result interpretation
- Care Planning
- Chart updating
- Neonatal nursing
- Obstetrics and gynecology
Certification
- NRP, 06/13/2023
- BLS, 12/16/2022
- PALS, 07/01/24
- ACLS, 07/01/24
- ENPC, 11/03/24
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Emergency Room
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse- PostPartum and Nursery
Advent Health
03.2023 - 04.2024
Patient Care Assistant
UF Shands Health
04.2022 - 01.2023
Receptionist
Ocala Family Women's Health and Endocrinology
01.2017 - 12.2019
ADN/RN in Professional Nursing - Nursing Science
Rasmussen University
- NRP, 06/13/2023
- BLS, 12/16/2022
- PALS, 07/01/24
- ACLS, 07/01/24
- ENPC, 11/03/24
BSN in Nursing - Nursing Science
Capella University
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