Jodi Vaughan
Central Square,New York
Summary
Dedicated and ambitious Certified Registered Nurse with over 24 years of experience in telemetry, medical-surgical, and critical care environments. Skilled in assessing and managing critical patient conditions, administering life-saving interventions, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver the highest quality of care. Passionate advocate for patients and a supportive mentor and educator to colleagues. Experienced in time management skills, ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, and exceptional critical thinking skills. Enthusiastic about providing compassionate and evidence-based care to patients in their most vulnerable moments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Educator
St. Joseph's Health
03.2025 - Current
- Evaluated clinical competencies of staff members, identifying areas for improvement and providing targeted training solutions.
- Optimized patient care quality by updating policies, procedures, and protocols based on current best practices in clinical education.
- Implemented innovative teaching techniques, such as simulation-based learning, to improve overall understanding of complex medical concepts.
- Contributed to the ongoing improvement of the organization''s reputation by consistently delivering high-quality educational programs.
- Collaborated with management to assess learning needs and develop customized training plans for various departments.
- Improved patient outcomes by delivering comprehensive clinical education and training to healthcare staff.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
St. Joseph's Health
01.2015 - Current
- Specializes in acutely ill medical/surgical, vascular, cardiac, neurological, and renal patients.
- Provides direct care for up to three acutely ill patients needing complex care for diagnosis such as respiratory failure, renal failure, sepsis, DKA, thrombolysis, alcohol/substance abuse withdrawal, post-surgical and general medical patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Medical Intensive Care Unit cross-trained. Provide direct care for patients requiring intensive complex care needing vasopressors, sedation, intubation.
- Preceptor to TTP students and resident nurses, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching direct patient care, hospital policies, and nursing practices.
Registered Nurse Clinical Coordinator, Cardiovascular Telemetry Unit
St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Coordinated patient care for a 36-bed cardiovascular telemetry unit, providing guidance and leadership to a team of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, technicians, and unit clerks, ensuring quality and productivity standards are exceeded daily.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine audits and worked with the team to implement processes, initiatives, and corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Cultivated a positive and respectful work environment through educational activities, evidence-based project implementation, nursing competency development, and simulation activities.
- Oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship regarding hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Telemetry Unit
St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Managed elements of patient care, including patient admissions, discharges, transfers, assessments, medication administration, nursing and emergency interventions, and contribution to care plan development and patient education.
- Directly responsible for the quality of care for up to 12 patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, myocardial infarction, and coronary artery disease.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Le Moyne College And Chamberlain University
04-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
St. Joseph’s College of Nursing
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Patient advocacy
- Emergency interventions
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Clinical Skills
- Reliable and responsible
- Resource utilization
- Direct patient care
- Precepting
Certification
- Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Certified BLS Instructor, American Heart Association -
- Certified ACLS Instructor, American Heart Association -
Timeline
Clinical Educator
St. Joseph's Health
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
St. Joseph's Health
01.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse Clinical Coordinator, Cardiovascular Telemetry Unit
St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center
01.2010 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Telemetry Unit
St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center
01.2007 - 01.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
St. Joseph’s College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Le Moyne College And Chamberlain University
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