Jordan Evans
Houston,TX
Summary
Registered Nurse specializing in advanced heart failure, telemetry monitoring, and coordinated bedside care with charge nurse experience. Known for strong collaboration, rapid prioritization, and a team-oriented approach to support unit workflow. Coordinates patient care, staffing support, and care transitions while mentoring new RNs and assisting with urgent clinical events. Partners with multidisciplinary teams to improve safety, efficiency, and patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann at TMC
Houston, TX
06.2022 - Current
- Supported care for patients with acute and chronic advanced heart failure during evaluation for advanced therapies, including LVAD implantation, heart or lung transplantation, and pulmonary artery hypertension.
- Worked with a multidisciplinary care team of physicians, specialized coordinators, nurses, case management, social workers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals to build individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Managed patient care activities as charge nurse by coordinating admissions, discharges, and transfers with care team.
- Fostered collaboration between the nursing department and other disciplines to enhance patient care.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices and hospital policies, improving team competency and patient outcomes.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, managed patient flow, and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Analyzed staffing patterns and census of nursing units to align staffing with patient needs and budgetary constraints.
- Performed health education activities with patients to promote understanding of medical condition and self-care skills.
AYA Travel Agency RN
West Houston Medical Center
Houston, TX
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Delivered comprehensive patient care in medical surgical unit, ensuring safety and comfort during recovery
- Delivered bedside care across West Houston Medical Center inpatient units.
- Assessed patient conditions and updated nursing care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions.
Staff RN and Charge RN
Ochsner Medical Center
New Orleans, LA
02.2020 - 12.2021
- Cardiac Step-Down, Medical Surgical, Telemetry Unit
- Coordinated care for patients with acute and chronic advanced heart failure during evaluations for advanced therapies, including LVAD implantation
Charge RN
St. Tammany Parish Hospital
Covington, LA
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Medical Surgical, Telemetry, Stroke Unit
Staff RN
St. Tammany Parish Hospital
Covington, LA
02.2016 - 11.2018
- Medical Surgical, Telemetry, Stroke Unit
RN
Ochsner Medical Center
Slidell, LA
06.2015 - 02.2016
- Medical Surgical, PCU Stepdown Unit
LPN
Pontchartrain Healthcare Centre
Mandeville, LA
06.2012 - 04.2015
- Skilled Nursing Facility
CNA
Pontchartrain Healthcare Centre
Mandeville, LA
10.2011 - 06.2012
- Skilled Nursing Facility
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA05-2025
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) -
Delgado Charity School of Nursing
New Orleans, LA05-2015
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) -
Northshore Technical Community College
Bogalusa, LA05-2012
High School Graduate -
Mandeville High School
Mandeville, LA05-2008
Skills
- Licensed RN
- Advanced heart failure
- Telemetry monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Patient care coordination
- Patient evaluation
- Discharge planning
- Patient education
- Staff mentoring
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Rapid prioritization
- Time management
- Patient-centered care
Move Planned
- Relocating to San Diego, CA in January 2027
Certification
- BLS, Expiration Date October 2027
- ACLS, Expiration Date November 2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann at TMC
06.2022 - Current
AYA Travel Agency RN
West Houston Medical Center
01.2022 - 04.2022
Staff RN and Charge RN
Ochsner Medical Center
02.2020 - 12.2021
Charge RN
St. Tammany Parish Hospital
11.2018 - 01.2020
Staff RN
St. Tammany Parish Hospital
02.2016 - 11.2018
RN
Ochsner Medical Center
06.2015 - 02.2016
LPN
Pontchartrain Healthcare Centre
06.2012 - 04.2015
CNA
Pontchartrain Healthcare Centre
10.2011 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) -
Delgado Charity School of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) -
Northshore Technical Community College
High School Graduate -
Mandeville High School