Jolene Landry
Dracut,MA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse and Trauma Technician at Lawrence General Hospital, demonstrating expertise in medication and IV administration alongside exceptional patient education and counseling. Proven track record in enhancing patient care through strong clinical judgment and effective patient monitoring, contributing to improved treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lawrence General Hospital
Lawrence, MA
08.2022 - Current
- Administer medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administer medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Manage care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assist physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamline emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Educate patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Provide direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Update patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Monitor patient conditions by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Participate in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Trauma Technician
Lawrence General Hospital
Lawrence, MA
01.2019 - 07.2022
- Fostered positive relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support and education about their loved one''s condition when necessary.
- Reduced response times to medical emergencies by rapidly triaging incoming trauma patients according to established protocols.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients and staff by diligently following infection control protocols and safety guidelines.
- Provided exceptional care to diverse patient populations, adapting communication strategies and treatment plans to cater to each individual''s unique circumstances.
- Enhanced team collaboration by effectively communicating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in high-stress situations.
- Improved patient care by efficiently providing emergency medical support and treatment to trauma patients.
- Continuously enhanced professional skills through participation in ongoing training programs and workshops focused on emergency medicine best practices.
- Optimized inventory management within the trauma unit, ensuring adequate supplies were available for prompt response to urgent cases.
- Supported surgical interventions by preparing equipment, monitoring patient status, and assisting surgeons as needed during emergency procedures.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between departments for trauma patients by coordinating with multidisciplinary teams throughout the hospital.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the trauma unit, actively seeking opportunities for performance enhancement through process evaluation and feedback.
- Assisted in life-saving procedures, such as CPR and wound management, ensuring timely intervention for critical patients.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rivier University
Nashua, NH05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH 09.2023 - Current
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient Monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Taking vitals
- Critical Care
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
- Stop The Bleed certification
- Avade training and certification
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Lawrence General Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Trauma Technician
Lawrence General Hospital
01.2019 - 07.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rivier University