Jocelyn Pettus
Killen,AL
Summary
Psychiatric nursing professional with extensive experience in mental health care and patient advocacy. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, skilled in patient assessment and crisis intervention, ensuring comprehensive care in dynamic healthcare settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
North Alabama Shoals Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- 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 appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Registered Nurse
North Alabama Medical Center
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided emotional support to families during childbirth, fostering a positive birthing experience.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing empathetic and compassionate care during labor and delivery.
- Assisted physicians in performing complex medical procedures such as epidurals, cesarean sections, and forceps deliveries.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop individualized birth plans for expectant mothers.
- Enhanced teamwork among nursing staff through effective communication, collaboration, and constructive feedback in high-stress situations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
North Alabama Shoals Hospital
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Medical Assistant
Avalon Medical Center
03.2016 - 03.2018
- Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Northwest-Shoals Community College
Muscle Shoals, AL05-2022
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Mental health evaluation
- Clinical documentation
- Safety planning
- Empathy development
Timeline
Registered Nurse
North Alabama Shoals Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
North Alabama Medical Center
08.2022 - 08.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
North Alabama Shoals Hospital
06.2020 - 08.2022
Medical Assistant
Avalon Medical Center
03.2016 - 03.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Northwest-Shoals Community College
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