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JESSICA R. KEATON

Lawrence,KS

Summary

Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience in critical and emergency care, complemented by a strong commitment to patient advocacy and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to efficiently manage patient care while upholding the highest standards of safety and compliance within healthcare settings. Eager to leverage expertise in patient communication and critical care to contribute effectively in a dynamic nursing environment. Passionate about delivering exceptional patient outcomes through compassionate care and teamwork.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Lawrence Memorial Hospital Health
07.2022 - Current
  • Employed advanced cardiac life support expertise for effective cardiac emergency management.
  • Efficiently prioritized workload according to patient acuity levels.
  • Executed physician-ordered intravenous therapies and treatments.

Registered Nurse, Lvl 1 Trauma PACU Charge Nurse

The University of Kansas Health System
01.2017 - 06.2022


  • Facilitated support and advocacy for patients, friends, and family
  • Demonstrated leadership, addressed challenges, and executed quality measures while recognize patient condition changes using critical thinking skills
  • Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care and implementation of nursing interventions

Registered Nurse, Surgery Center PACU

Shawnee Missions Health System
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Deliver nursing care during preoperative and postoperative periods.
  • Provided care to patients needing various anesthesia types.
  • Evaluated patients' physical, psycho-social, and spiritual conditions.

Registered Nurse, PACU Charge Nurse

Shawnee Missions Health System
02.2010 - 01.2015
  • Managed various tasks with a focus on maintaining patient care standards.
  • Displayed exceptional communication proficiency when liaising with patients, relatives, doctors, and healthcare team members.
  • Identified potential complications associated with anesthesia or surgery in order to initiate preventative measures

Registered Nurse, Hospital Patient Care Supervisor

Shawnee Mission Health System
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Delivered advocacy services to patients, friends, and families.
  • Managed allocation of nursing staff to meet requirements.
  • Executed emergency interventions following established nursing guidelines.

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit Charge Nurse

Shawnee Mission Health
01.2005 - 06.2012
  • Ensured high standards of patient care for fresh open-heart patients.
  • Served as a knowledgeable resource for educational guidance.
  • Executed multiple duties simultaneously to maintain high standards of patient care.

Certified Medication Technician

Villa St. Joseph
01.1999 - 01.2002
  • Ensured accurate delivery of prescribed drugs to patients.

Certified Nurse Assistant

Heritage Manor
01.1995 - 01.1999


  • Provided direct patient care, aiding with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks.

Education

Legal Nurse Consultant Course - undefined

Vickie Milazzo Institute
Las Vegas, NV
10.2013

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
01.2005

Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma - undefined

Area Vocational Technical School
Kansas City, KS
01.1999

Associate in Liberal Arts - undefined

Fort Scott Community College
Paola, KS
01.1997

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (BSN, RN), UTD
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), UTD
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), UTD
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), UTD
  • Trauma Nurse Critical Care (TNCC), UTD
  • National Institute of Health Strike Scale (NIHSS). UTD

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Lawrence Memorial Hospital Health
07.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse, Lvl 1 Trauma PACU Charge Nurse

The University of Kansas Health System
01.2017 - 06.2022

Registered Nurse, Surgery Center PACU

Shawnee Missions Health System
01.2015 - 01.2017

Registered Nurse, Hospital Patient Care Supervisor

Shawnee Mission Health System
01.2012 - 01.2014

Registered Nurse, PACU Charge Nurse

Shawnee Missions Health System
02.2010 - 01.2015

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit Charge Nurse

Shawnee Mission Health
01.2005 - 06.2012

Certified Medication Technician

Villa St. Joseph
01.1999 - 01.2002

Certified Nurse Assistant

Heritage Manor
01.1995 - 01.1999

Legal Nurse Consultant Course - undefined

Vickie Milazzo Institute

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma - undefined

Area Vocational Technical School

Associate in Liberal Arts - undefined

Fort Scott Community College
JESSICA R. KEATON