Jocelyn Weiss Gandy
Egg Harbor Township
Summary
Administers nursing care to patients in an efficient, safe and compassionate manner using proper nursing procedures and protocols. Works as a part of a team with physicians, other nurses and healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care; performs emergent bedside procedures and advises patients and their families on illness, acute care treatment plan as well as discharge planning.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cooper University Medical Center - Cape Regional
03.2024 - 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital of Texas County
11.2019 - Current
- Appropriately utilizes a 5 tier ESI triage scale to accurately triage patients and provides immediate-life sustaining treatment when deemed necesssary including BLS and ACLS
- Works in a multi-disciplined enviroment to accurately and expediently perform procedures and studies needed to diagnose and treat patients in an acute care setting
- Monitors patients for changes/trends in symptoms and vital signs; reports results/trends to physician as needed
- Liases between patients and phsycians to ensure patient comprehension of their medical conditions and treatments to ensure the best possible outcome
- Creates and maintains meticulous records including a compilation of new health concerns/symptoms/conditions as well as all preexsisting medical/health information
- Cares for the entire age-spectrum of pateints from neonate to the elderly; utilizes a broad spectrum of age-group related healthcare education to connect symptoms with diagnosis and age-group specific therapies
- Works closely with pharmacy to remain current on pharmacological trends and changes that affect the treatment of those who present in the acute care setting
- Provides acute nursing while maintaining infection control standards set by CMS and OSHA; maintains HIPAA compliant
Registered Nurse
Cape Regional Medical Center
07.2009 - 10.2019
- Appropriately utilizes a 5 tier ESI triage scale to accurately triage patients and provides immediate-life sustaining treatment when deemed necesssary including BLS and ACLS
- Works in a multi-disciplined enviroment to accurately and expediently perform procedures and studies needed to diagnose and treat patients in an acute care setting
- Monitors patients for changes/trends in symptoms and vital signs; reports results/trends to physician as needed
- IV Insertion Foley catheter Insertion Naso-Gastric Tube Insertion Wound Care/Dressing Medication Administration Patient Assessment Point of Care Testing Cardiac Monitoring/Recognition of Abnormal Cardiac Rhythms Advanced Life Support Basic Life Support CPR Certified ACLS Certified TNCC Certified ENPC Certified PALS Certified
- Liases between patients and phsycians to ensure patient comprehension of their medical conditions and treatments to ensure the best possible outcome
- Creates and maintains meticulous records including a compilation of new health concerns/symptoms/conditions as well as all preexsisting medical/health information
- Cares for the entire age-spectrum of pateints from neonate to the elderly; utilizes a broad spectrum of age-group related healthcare education to connect symptoms with diagnosis and age-group specific therapies
- Works closely with pharmacy to remain current on pharmacological trends and changes that affect the treatment of those who present in the acute care setting
- Provides acute nursing while maintaining infection control standards set by JCHOA and OSHA; maintains HIPAA compliant
Emergency Room Technician
Cape Regional Medical Center
01.2006 - 07.2009
- Provided emergency room technical support for physician and nures
- Provided Point of Care testing for patients
- Performed wound care and application of orthopedic splints
- Obtained lab specimens and documented all procedures performed
- Assisted the physician with bedside procedures such as application of sutures and vaginal exams
- Assisted physican with physical exams, diagnostic and theurapeutic interventions
Phlebotomist
Cape Regional Medical Center
08.2001 - 07.2009
- Obtain blood samples for medical testing and tranfusion thorugh venipuncture or capillary collection
- Follows infection-control and saftey policies when carrying out daily phlebotomy functions
- Prepare blood-collecting equipment, draw blood samples and safley store and transport samples
- Build trust and minimize patient discomfort during phlebtomy procedures while efficiently colling specimens
Education
Applied Science of Nursing -
Cumberland County Community College
Vineland, New Jersey05.2009
Skills
- 5 tier ESI triage scale
- BLS
- ACLS
- Multi-disciplined environment
- Procedures and studies
- Patient monitoring
- Liaising between patients and physicians
- Record keeping
- Age-group related healthcare education
- Pharmacological trends
- Infection control standards
- HIPAA compliance
- IV Insertion
- Foley catheter Insertion
- Naso-Gastric Tube Insertion
- Wound Care/Dressing
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessment
- Point of Care Testing
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Recognition of Abnormal Cardiac Rhythms
- Advanced Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- CPR Certified
- ACLS Certified
- TNCC Certified
- ENPC Certified
- PALS Certified
Certification
BLS
ACLS
TNCC
NRP
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cooper University Medical Center - Cape Regional
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital of Texas County
11.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Cape Regional Medical Center
07.2009 - 10.2019
Emergency Room Technician
Cape Regional Medical Center
01.2006 - 07.2009
Phlebotomist
Cape Regional Medical Center
08.2001 - 07.2009
Applied Science of Nursing -
Cumberland County Community College
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