Jill Parnell
Nurse
Elizabethtown,KY
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Baptist Health Hardin, excelling in patient assessment and evidence-based care. Proven track record in mentoring staff and enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and critical thinking. Committed to compassionate care and implementing infection control protocols to ensure safety and satisfaction.
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Hardin
04.1997 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Mentored nursing staff on best practices for patient assessment and clinical procedures.
- Led quality improvement initiatives resulting in enhanced patient safety protocols.
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments to identify patient needs and develop treatment strategies.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient recovery times and satisfaction levels.
- Provided education and support to patients and families regarding health conditions and treatments.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Charge Registered Nurse
Helmwood Healthcare Center
09.1994 - 07.2011
- Trained and mentored new nurses, enhancing team performance and patient outcomes.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions to adjust treatment plans proactively.
- Streamlined medication administration processes to improve efficiency and safety measures.
- Coordinated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers for optimal care delivery.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in unit meetings, sharing ideas to improve efficiency or address ongoing challenges faced by colleagues.
- Skillfully performed various clinical procedures such as IV insertion, wound dressing changes, catheterizations; ensuring optimal comfort levels for patients during these processes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and social needs, informing personalized care plans.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Provided Supervsion as a Charge Nurse and completed the necessary paperwork, such as Census of of patients that were present on the unit, checking labwork that was needed to be done for patients, Locking the doors each night, providing safety to staff and Residents.
- Providing as a resource for other staff members, sharing knowledge so they could better care for the residents.
Registered Nurse
Pathways Brain Injury Rehabilitation
05.1994 - 08.1994
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered medications diffferent routes that were ordered by the physician while monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions as well as effectiveness of medications,
- Provided care for Tracheostomy, and monitoring oxygen as well.
- Provided care for Nasogastric and Peg tubes. Providing Nutrition supplements via tube while monitoring patient reaction to nutrition. Providing care to peg tube site.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Program Technician
Pathways Brain Injury Rehabilitation
12.1991 - 04.1994
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve service delivery and patient care standards.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and medical equipment.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Trained new staff on protocols, best practices, and patient care techniques.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
Elizabethtown, KY05-1993
High School Diploma -
Elizabethtown High School
Elizabethtown, KY05-1988
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Care plan development
- Infection control protocols
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Evidence-based practices
- Clinical procedure proficiency
- Patient education and support
- Critical thinking skills
- Electronic medical record documentation
- Health assessments
- Mentoring nursing staff
- Compassionate patient care
- Communication with families
- Vital sign monitoring
- Nursing leadership skills
- Care transition facilitation
- Ethical decision making
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family education
- Licensed RN
- Medication distribution
- Tracheostomy care
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Emergency response
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship building
- Vaccine administration
- Chart updating
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- Chronic disease management
- Peritoneal Dialysis administration , monitoring, Implementinga
Peritoneal Dialysis administration , monitoring, Implementing care of the patient
Chest tubes , monitoring site, and any changes with patient
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Hardin
04.1997 - Current
Charge Registered Nurse
Helmwood Healthcare Center
09.1994 - 07.2011
Registered Nurse
Pathways Brain Injury Rehabilitation
05.1994 - 08.1994
Program Technician
Pathways Brain Injury Rehabilitation
12.1991 - 04.1994
Associate of Science - Nursing
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
Elizabethtown High School