Jody Jacoby
Nogal,NM
Summary
Motivated Medical Surgical Nurse offering one year of clinical management experience. Patient and dedicated professional remains composed in tense environments. Dedicated to providing high-quality individualized care to patients. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN BSN Med/Surgical Nurse
Lincoln County Medical Center
Ruidoso, NM
11.2022 - Current
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Supported families during times of illness or injury by providing emotional support and assistance with decision making processes.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Provided guidance to new employees regarding policies and procedures within the organization.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Bartender/Server
Alto Lakes Golf and Country Club
Alto, NM
04.2017 - 09.2017
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
- Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
- Kept track of all orders made by customers and communicated them promptly to kitchen staff.
- Stocked ice bins and coolers as needed throughout shift.
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
- Cleansed glasses with sanitizing solution after each use.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Organized storeroom inventory of supplies such as cups, napkins, straws.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Adhered to state regulations regarding serving alcohol responsibly.
- Attended regular training sessions to stay updated on new products or trends.
- Followed safety protocols while handling sharp tools or dangerous chemicals.
- Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
- Checked identification cards for proof of age prior to serving alcohol beverages.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM12.2021
Skills
- Chart Updating
- Medical Assessment
- ADL Assistance
- Emergency Response
- Care Planning
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
- Patient Management
- Wound Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Patient Assessment
- Family and Patient Support
- Infant CPR Certified
- Patient Evaluation
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Body Mechanics Knowledge
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Patient Discharging
- Epic EHR Management
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Medical Evaluation
- Seizure Management
- Medication and IV Administration
- Intake and Discharge
- Strong Medical Ethic
- Medical Records Management
- Geriatric Treatment Knowledge
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Emotional Intelligence
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Discharge
- Collecting Vitals
- Patient Reaction Monitoring
- Care Plan Development
- Emotional Awareness
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Emergency Procedures
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Resource Allocation
- IV Setup
- Medication Distribution
- IV and Venipuncture Certified
- Patient Care Planning
- Team Coordination
- Documenting Vitals
- Physical Assessments
Certification
- BLS/ACLS
- PALS
Affiliations
- Snowboarding
- Working out (former competitive bodybuilder, bikini division)
- Horseback riding
- Anything artistic (painting, drawing, creating)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN BSN Med/Surgical Nurse
Lincoln County Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
Bartender/Server
Alto Lakes Golf and Country Club
04.2017 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Mexico State University
- BLS/ACLS
- PALS
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