Jill Richards
Folsom,CA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Dignity Health, excelling in medication administration and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective collaboration and critical thinking. Committed to infection control and compassionate advocacy, fostering a safe and supportive environment for patients and families.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Dignity Health
Folsom, CA
07.1998 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols for patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medications, and recovery processes.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure patient safety in clinical settings.
- Mentored new nursing staff on best practices and hospital procedures for optimal performance.
- Analyzed patient care data to identify trends and improve overall service delivery quality.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Associate of Science -
College of The Redwoods
Eureka, CA05.1997
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Family education
Certification
PALS
NRP
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Dignity Health
07.1998 - Current
Associate of Science -
College of The Redwoods