Jillian Porter
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences. Thrives in challenge driven environments, excellent team-building skills, and excels at critical-thinking.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Telephone triaged patients to assess level of care or recommendations needed.
- Daily skin assessments from on treatment radiation patients to various sites.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Assisted GYN patients who were receiving brachytherapy.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
02.2019 - 08.2022
- Took part in being charge nurse during night shift rotations.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Took part in CAUTI prevention team at Jefferson.
- Skilled at inserting peripheral IVs and blood draws.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Collaborated across disciplines to coordinate disposition, referral and psychosocial support needs.
Charge Registered Nurse
Fairmount Behavioral Health System
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Responsible for safe and effective management of the unit during assigned shift Milieu awareness including measures necessary to maintain therapeutic environment and to improve quality of care.
- Effective decision making regarding census, admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Identified problems in delivery of patient care; developed solutions and monitored for effectiveness.
- Responsible for locating necessary equipment and responding to medical emergency.
- Documented medical and psychiatric treatment plans for all new admissions.
- Obtained vital signs and performed physical assessments on all new patients.
- Administered medications utilizing HCS
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PABachelor's of Science - Nursing
Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA12.2017
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Diet and Nutrition Care Coordination
- Patient Care Oversight
- Accurate Documentation
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Critical Thinking
- Infection Control Procedures
- Delegation and Motivation
- Peripheral IV insertion
- Radiation Education and Safety
Certification
BLS
Medical-Surgical Certification
Timeline
Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
02.2019 - 08.2022
Charge Registered Nurse
Fairmount Behavioral Health System
06.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Saint Joseph's University
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
Gwynedd Mercy University
BLS
Medical-Surgical Certification
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