Jill Hoover R.N.
Merritt Island,FL
Summary
Driven, hardworking Registered Nurse, with the ability to work independently, coordinate work assignments, and to prioritize work responsibilities. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail. Clinical expertise and emergency response experience. Delivered high-quality care to patients in Pediatrics, Telemetry, medical-surgical, and Nursery. Committed to increasing patient satisfaction, and to communicate effectively. Excellent ability to remain calm under pressure. Managed the P.I.CC. Team for 1-1/2 years at Cape Canaveral Hospital. Also participated in Operation Smile in 1999- a volunteer program to assist surgeons repairing cleft lip and a multitude of facial deformities, minor burns; this nurse was part of taking histories and pre-op/ post-op team. Hurricane Disaster Relief Team, in South Florida -Hurricane Wilma.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
PACU Nurse
Space Coast Surgery Center
Merritt Island, FL
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Cared for patients in 4-5 bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
School Nurse
Department Of Health
Merritt Island, FL
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Administered medications to 15 patients and monitored response to medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
RN Clinical Reviewer
EviCore
Melbourne, FL
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Collaborated with medical office staff to understand needs and provide guides to meet criteria for advanced imaging- MRI’s, CT scans
- Handled 50 calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns, to approve advanced imaging including MRI’s and CT scans
Nursing House Supervisor
Parrish Medical Center
Titusville, FL
12.2014 - 01.2019
- Assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Maintained best-in-class standards for care in 150-bed hospital by continuously checking in with charge nurses, and other staff personal.
- Collaborated with peers ie., nurses, MD’s, PT, Case and attended hourly meetings to brainstorm discharge plans for patients and discuss ways to resolve issues
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations, including power or system outages, patient or family grievances, security issues and employee issues.
P.I.C.C. Line Nurse
Cape Canaveral Hospital
Cocoa Beach, FL
01.2010 - 12.2014
- Using ultrasound to search for deep veins in upper arm, placed at bedside, under sterile field.
- Measured, documented, circumference of patient’s arm.
- Handled 20 calls per shift to address nurse inquiries and concerns regarding PICC line placement
Administrative Nursing Supervisor
Cape Canaveral Hospital
Cocoa Beach, FL
09.2004 - 08.2014
- Assessed patient care requirements on each unit by making rounds in ICU, telemetry, Med-Surgery, Emergency department and all other areas of hospital.
- Completed patient care requirements by scheduling and assigning nursing and staff.
- Attended in house Code Blue’s, ST Elevated Myocardial Infarction -organized flow, called in all on-call staff for emergent surgeries, GI emergencies.
- Organized and facilitated 5-6 department staff meetings daily, discussing current census, admissions and discharges.
Pre/Post Op Nurse
The Merritt Island Eye Clinic
Merritt Island, FL
07.2005 - 10.2006
- Monitored vital signs and levels of consciousness to verify sedation wore off properly and patient regained consciousness.
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of Cataract patients in challenging surgical environment.
- Counted Narcotics at end of shift with Nurse Anesthetist- 100% count correct.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Valencia Community College
Orlando, FL08.1994
High School Diploma -
Merritt Island High School
Merritt Island, FL06.1988
Skills
Excellent IV and blood draw skills
- Team building
- Organization
- First Aid/CPR
- Problem resolution
- Relationship development
- Customer service
Freelance Professional Photographer, Extraordinary Eucharist Minister for 14 yrs.
Attended Brooks Institute of Photography - learned technical aspects of 4X5 large format camera, DSLR, wet lab printing, extensive studies in lighting with strobes and on camera flash.
I was invited by the Pastor of Our Saviors Catholic Church and accepted to become an Extraordinary Eucharistic Minister in Cocoa Beach, FL since 2006 and current.
Timeline
PACU Nurse
Space Coast Surgery Center
01.2022 - 03.2022
School Nurse
Department Of Health
04.2021 - 12.2022
RN Clinical Reviewer
EviCore
07.2019 - 06.2020
Nursing House Supervisor
Parrish Medical Center
12.2014 - 01.2019
P.I.C.C. Line Nurse
Cape Canaveral Hospital
01.2010 - 12.2014
Pre/Post Op Nurse
The Merritt Island Eye Clinic
07.2005 - 10.2006
Administrative Nursing Supervisor
Cape Canaveral Hospital
09.2004 - 08.2014
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Valencia Community College
High School Diploma -
Merritt Island High School
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