Jill Walker
Amarillo,TX
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications; skilled in IV insertion and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
I take pride in providing efficient, quality driven care to my patients and being a responsible and dedicated team player with strong interpersonal skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Quail Creek Surgical Hospital
Amarillo, Texas
10.2003 - Current
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients in a post surgical care setting.
- Evaluate patients, recognize and address complications and coordinate treatment with other members of care team.
- Act as patient advocate and implement total patient care through team nursing process.
- Administer medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Complete admission and discharge processes.
- Monitor and care for patients after surgery, answer questions and provide home care strategies.
- Maintain personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and best patient care practices.
- Counsel patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Demonstrate ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Document assessments and notes accurately and efficiently in Epic.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Registered Nurse
Panhandle Surgical Hospital
Amarillo, Texas
05.1997 - 10.2003
- Staff nurse on post surgical unit; see previous job experience under Quail Creek Surgical Hospital
Mental Health Technician
Quest Mental Health Center and Rehabilitation
Amarillo, Texas
04.1995 - 05.1997
- Created activities that promoted physical wellness, emotional stability, cognitive functioning, independent living skills and social interaction among patients.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as social workers, psychiatrists, counselors and nurses to coordinate quality care for each client.
- Observed and documented changes in patient behavior and reported any significant changes to the clinical team.
- Maintained accurate records regarding treatments provided, medication administration and patient progress notes.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to help manage patient behavior.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX05-1997
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TXSome College (No Degree) - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TXSkills
- Patient Evaluation
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Monitoring
- Collecting Vitals
- Mobility Assistance
- Nursing Plan Development
- Patient care planning
- Patient education and counseling
- Intake and discharge
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Pediatric Cardiac Life Support (PALS) certification
- CPR certified
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- IV insertion
- Epic EHR Management
Certification
- BLS for healthcare providers (CPR and AED)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Affiliations
- I am a mother to two teenagers, Campbell and Channing and a wife of 21 years to Kameron. We live on a small farm in rural Amarillo. We are a Christian family that enjoys spending time in the mountains of Red River, where we own Copper King Lodge. We also enjoy rodeo and horse related activities with our children. In my spare time, I ride and train horses, enjoy hiking, snow skiing and water sports.
- I am often mentioned by patients in surveys as being compassionate and attentive, providing consistent quality care.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Quail Creek Surgical Hospital
10.2003 - Current
Registered Nurse
Panhandle Surgical Hospital
05.1997 - 10.2003
Mental Health Technician
Quest Mental Health Center and Rehabilitation
04.1995 - 05.1997
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Texas A&M University
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Amarillo College
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
- BLS for healthcare providers (CPR and AED)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
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