Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
activities
Timeline
Generic

Jimmy Saunders

Blandon,PA

Summary

I am an empathetic nurse practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional bringing over 5 years as an emergency room and urgent care registered nurse, and closing in one one year of experience as a family practice nurse practitioner in diagnosing, evaluating and treating acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examinations and testing. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

Tower Health Urgent Care
08.2023 - Current
  • As a Nurse Practitioner, I performed various skills
  • I performed laceration care, such as with sutures or with t-strips
  • I assess, diagnose, and treat responsibly based off the patients medical history and situation.
  • I performed wound care
  • I did patient education
  • I managed medications and changed the treatment plan as needed.
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
  • Provided comprehensive healthcare services for diverse populations, addressing acute and chronic conditions.
  • Mentored nursing staff to enhance their clinical knowledge, skills, and confidence in practice.
  • Advocated for patients to ensure they received necessary resources and support from healthcare providers and insurance companies alike.
  • Maintained thorough documentation of all clinical encounters, adhering to HIPAA regulations while facilitating clear communication among team members.

Registered Nurse

Tower Health Urgent Care
01.2021 - 08.2023
  • I performed triage, wound care, patient education, splinting, ACLS and PALS tasks, IVs, and diffusing agitated patients
  • I was trained to perform many physicals, such as sports, fire fighter, DOT, and school physicals
  • I am familiar with the day-to-day operation of urgent care activity
  • I was trained to order supplies and performed weekly inventories on medications
  • I developed in depth communication skills with our providers to improve the patient care experience.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

Registered Nurse

Reading Hospital Observation Unit and Emergency Department
05.2019 - 12.2020
  • I was a registered nurse in the Reading Hospital Observation Unit and Emergency Department
  • I performed a variety of skills, such as assessments, wound care, patient control, and IVs/IOs
  • I was trained in basic life support and advanced cardiac life support
  • I am calm under pressure, and I have learned to think critically and quickly in dire situations
  • I am familiar with how case management functions
  • I am familiar with care plans for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
  • I have been trained to work on our observation unit and monitor patients
  • I am comfortable managing care and coordinating multiple specialties
  • I am trained in nonviolent crisis intervention, and I can diffuse a hostile situation with altered patients.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

Purdue University Global
01.2023

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Alvernia University
01.2020

Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences Nursing Program
01.2019

Skills

  • Comprehensive patient assessments and evaluation
  • Medication management and administration
  • Proficient in company's EMR
  • Advanced knowledge of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics
  • Collaboration with interdisciplinary team
  • Culturally sensitive care

Certification

  • American Association of Nurse Practitioner (AANP)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

References

References available upon request.

activities

  • Hiking
  • Volunteering as a medical care teacher
  • Using Peloton bike that my wife enjoys using a coat hanger
  • Reading history and science fiction

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner

Tower Health Urgent Care
08.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Tower Health Urgent Care
01.2021 - 08.2023

Registered Nurse

Reading Hospital Observation Unit and Emergency Department
05.2019 - 12.2020

Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

Purdue University Global

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Alvernia University

Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences Nursing Program

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Jimmy Saunders