Jill Franks
Summary
Newly accredited and highly motivated nurse looking for employment in Hawaii where I can expand my knowledge and skills in medicine to help those in need. Hardworking, compassionate, and reliable individual offering over four years of experience in health care and recognized as possessing multiple skills, such as: having an excellent work ethic, ability to learn quickly, and having excellent communication. I have been commended on my people skills, kindness, and positive attitude. Personal experience volunteering at homeless shelters and working with underprivileged community.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Department Tech and Medical Assistant
Valley View Hospital
11.2022 - Current
- PRN Emergency Department Tech and Medical Assistant for busy ER and family practice clinic in Glenwood Springs, CO
- Obtained skills such as administering vaccines, collecting lab samples, performing EKGs, splinting, starting intravenous catheters, collecting, and performing a variety of tests such as Strep, COVID, and more, and obtaining more knowledge regarding care during emergent situations
- Furthered practice in skills such as taking vitals, rooming patients, performing assessments, and with interpersonal communication with patients
- Other responsibilities include helping the team with their daily tasks such as filling medication orders, calling patients regarding pertinent information, assisting as a float when needed in clinic, and helping ER doctors and nurses with complex procedures
- Performed COVID clinics
- Gained experience with wide age range of patients from as young as 3 days to as mature as 98 years old.
Nursing Assistant
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Nursing Assistant for a busy Medical Surgical floor and Out-patient surgery unit in a rural hospital
- Responsible for patient care, coordinating unit functions, assisting staff including PT and OT, anticipating nursing needs, and creating efficiency within the department
- Includes caring for individuals throughout their stay at HRRMC such as obtaining vitals, providing assistance with ADLs, assisting with complex procedures such as PICC lines, and a full range of care within scope of practice
- Also responsible for maintaining and ordering supplies, prepping charts and boards for next day, communicating with staff on patient care and crucial information, and much more.
Ophthalmic Assistant
Dr. Scott Sigler, Edmond Eye Associates
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Ophthalmic Assistant for renowned Ophthalmologist
- Responsible for performing initial assessments, checking vision and performing similar tests, clerical work, and assisting the doctor with in-office procedures
- Gained excellent interpersonal experience by interacting one on one with patients and their families, actively listening regarding patient symptoms, and applying professional empathy when needed
- Acquired education and skills such as specific knowledge in the field of ophthalmology, general knowledge in the field of medicine, and ability to work well in a stressed detail-oriented environment.
Education
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs05.2024
Nurse Aid Certification -
Beo Personal Care
Skills
- CNA- DORA certified
- BLS CPR certified
- Clinical Assessment and Documentation in Meditech, Athena, and Epic EHR
- Experience training & leading staff
- Commitment & excellent work ethic
- Time management & detail oriented
- Direct patient & family care
- Reliable & positive team player
- Emergency Room Procedures
- Orthopedic splints
- Medical Procedures including immunization administration, starting and maintaining IVs, performing EKGs, cleaning and dressing wounds, & collecting lab specimens and cultures
References
will provide upon request
Timeline
Emergency Department Tech and Medical Assistant
Valley View Hospital
11.2022 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
06.2020 - 06.2022
Ophthalmic Assistant
Dr. Scott Sigler, Edmond Eye Associates
08.2018 - 12.2019
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Colorado Mountain College
Nurse Aid Certification -
Beo Personal Care