Jocelyn Davis
Houston,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bridgecrest Rehabilitation Suites
Houston, TX
06.2024 - Current
- Evaluated patients, addressed complications, and coordinated treatment with critical care team to enhance patient outcomes.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and healthcare professionals to streamline patient care processes.
- Supervised nursing staff to maintain high-quality patient care and ensure adherence to clinical protocols.
Registered Nurse
Aveanna Healthcare
09.2012 - 06.2024
- Coordinated care for G-button patients, ensuring optimal placement and ongoing maintenance to enhance patient comfort and health outcomes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating interventions.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols.
- Provided comprehensive assistance with activities of daily living to support patient independence and well-being.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members.
- Documented therapy details to maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records for effective care continuity.
Registered Nurse/Business Owner
Circle Of Nurses Healthcare Staffing Agency, LLC
08.2017 - 12.2019
- Staffed contract nurses to provide crisis care for terminally ill patients in their homes, collaborating with multiple hospice companies in Houston and surrounding areas.
- Coordinated nurse staffing and scheduling to ensure timely and effective patient care
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Silver Springs Nursing Home
03.2008 - 08.2012
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Performed foley catheter insertion and removal with care to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Gtube care, including administering medications
- Tracheostomy care
- Delegating task to nurses' aides.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lee College
Baytown, TX05.2012
LVN Certification - Vocational Nursing
San Jacinto College
Houston, TX 12.2007
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Clinical Judgment
- Medication Administration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Professional Bedside Manner
- High level of autonomy
- Home Health Care
Certification
CPR Certified
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bridgecrest Rehabilitation Suites
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse/Business Owner
Circle Of Nurses Healthcare Staffing Agency, LLC
08.2017 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse
Aveanna Healthcare
09.2012 - 06.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Silver Springs Nursing Home
03.2008 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lamar University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lee College
LVN Certification - Vocational Nursing
San Jacinto College