Jocelyn Middleton
Dayton,OH
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation, vitals monitoring and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with grace and efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
Kettering Medical Center Dayton
Dayton, OH
03.2025 - Current
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Delivered high-quality compassionate nursing care that was respectful of each patient's personal beliefs and preferences.
- Adhered to infection control procedures while caring for patients with infectious diseases or illnesses.
- Provided direct patient care including administering medications, performing treatments, monitoring vital signs, dressing wounds and providing emotional support.
Charge Nurse
Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital
Miamisburg, OH
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Performed health education activities with patients to promote understanding of medical condition and self-care skills.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress toward desired outcomes.
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
MDS Coordinator
Good Shepherd Village
Springfield,, OH
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted in developing and implementing quality assurance programs related to MDS completion.
- Researched new developments in Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement policies related to long-term care facilities.
- Performed data entry functions associated with entering information into computer systems used for tracking and monitoring purposes.
Charge Nurse
Riverside Health & Rehabilitation Center
Dayton, OH
01.2011 - 01.2024
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatment interventions provided to each patient.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols throughout the facility.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Supervised licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
Travel Registered Nurse, Acute Care Cardiac/Telemetry Registered Nurse
UC Health
Cincinnati, OH
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Assessed patients for changes in condition and reported any abnormalities to the physician.
- Provided direct patient care, including wound dressing, administering medications, catheterization, and IV therapy.
- Performed assessments of patient's physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings and implemented interventions accordingly.
- Educated patients and their families about various aspects of health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal quality of care.
- Communicated effectively with physicians, family members, allied health professionals, and other healthcare providers regarding patient care issues.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations and make appropriate decisions in emergency situations.
Travel Registered Nurse, Neuro/Spinal Unit
Ohio Health Riverside Hospital
Columbus, OH
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on 25-30 bed medical-surgical unit.
- Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards and implemented medical protocols and guidelines.
Travel Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Mercy Health Hospital
Cincinnati, Ohio
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Verified that elderly patients felt welcomed in compassionate care setting by employing well-honed listening and communication skills.
- Spoke with geriatric patients and caregivers, asking questions to determine illnesses, conditions and current medications.
- Discussed different topics with patients, including the benefits of proper nutrition and side effects from medication.
- Evaluated patients suffering from both chronic conditions like arthritis or acute conditions such as injuries related to falls.
- Requested tests for patients to have taken at labs in effort to rule out specific medical conditions.
- Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
- Delivered quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Travel Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Henry Ford Hospital ..Trauma I
Jackson, MI
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
Travel Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Medical Solution, Piedmont Henry Trauma 3
OMAHA , NE
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Grandview Medical Center
Dayton, OH
10.2019 - 02.2021
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Kindred Healthcare
Dayton, Ohio
10.2017 - 09.2019
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
- Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills.
- Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
- Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
- Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hondros College Of Nursing
Dayton, OH12.2012
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient care planning
- Epic training
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Meditech training
- Professional Demeanor
- Effective Communication
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 02/2025- 02/2027
- ACLS - 06/24/2023 - 06/2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
Kettering Medical Center Dayton
03.2025 - Current
MDS Coordinator
Good Shepherd Village
10.2024 - 01.2025
Charge Nurse
Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital
01.2024 - 02.2025
Travel Registered Nurse, Acute Care Cardiac/Telemetry Registered Nurse
UC Health
02.2023 - 10.2023
Travel Registered Nurse, Neuro/Spinal Unit
Ohio Health Riverside Hospital
05.2022 - 02.2023
Travel Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Mercy Health Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Henry Ford Hospital ..Trauma I
09.2021 - 11.2021
Travel Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Medical Solution, Piedmont Henry Trauma 3
02.2021 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Grandview Medical Center
10.2019 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Kindred Healthcare
10.2017 - 09.2019
Charge Nurse
Riverside Health & Rehabilitation Center
01.2011 - 01.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hondros College Of Nursing
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