Jordan Tjaden
Lincoln,United States
Summary
Highly skilled, dedicated, and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with extensive experience in trauma, emergency medicine, primary care, and corrections. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and effectively handle high-stress situations while maintaining order, amid chaos, in a high-volume and fast-paced environment.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
RN - Deputy Inspector
Nebraska Department Of Correctional Services
2025 - Current
- Assessed investigation reports of subordinate quality assurance personnel and addressed any procedural deviations.
- Compared investigation findings to relevant studies and federal regulations to assess compliance, drafting reports to document results and present findings.
- Liaised with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies to streamline investigation completion.
- Supported successful investigation completion by interviewing subjects, targets and witnesses for information verification and corroboration.
- Managed anonymous online and phone-call tips, implementing uncovered information into investigation processes to solve cases.
- Prepared reports documenting investigation activities and results.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients.
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
- Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
- Collected documentation such as witness statements, video recordings and photographs to support case findings.
- Performed undercover operations such as evaluating performance or honesty of employees by posing as customers or employees.
- Conducted impartial investigations into complaints by employees.
- Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
- Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
- Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
- Drafted detailed reports on findings of inspections.
- Conducted strategic and technical reviews to verify compliance with quality control standards.
- Interacted with internal staff and clients to improve operational knowledge.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
RN
Hall County Department of Corrections
10.2023 - 08.2025
- Support an interdisciplinary team with direct nursing care for patients and assist with developing care plans to improve patient outcomes
- Collaborated with doctors and nurses to diagnose patients, determine appropriate treatments, and ensure positive patient outcomes
- Administer wound care, collect urine and blood samples for laboratory testing, monitor vital signs, and alert physicians to changes in patient condition
- Assisted with medication rounds and applied topical creams and ointments, maintaining accurate dosage records
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs under the direction of physicians and licensed nurse practitioners
- Conducted patient assessments, coordinated triage, documented and evaluated patient symptoms, and developed treatment plans with physicians and interdisciplinary medical team
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
- Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
RN
Family Practice of Grand Island
10.2023 - 08.2025
- Coordinated with physicians to provide compassionate nursing care, which included evaluating patient symptoms and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to determine appropriate treatment based on health conditions
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs under the direction of physicians and licensed nurse practitioners
- Educate patients and families on medical diagnosis, treatment, medication, and potential health risks with empathy and understanding
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to implement patient care strategies, drive positive outcomes, and enhance clinical operations
- Maintained respectful relationships with patients, with focus always on improving their quality of life
- Prepared patients for examination or treatment, providing explanations and education of procedures and medications
- Conducted patient assessments, coordinated triage, documented and evaluated patient symptoms, and developed treatment plans with physicians and interdisciplinary team
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with regulatory standards.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
- Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
- Facilitated and attended interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient care.
- Assessed effectiveness of clinical nursing interventions and programs.
- Developed, implemented and monitored clinical protocols and standards of care.
Charge Nurse- Emergency Dept.
CHI Health St. Francis Emergency Department
06.2017 - 08.2023
- Delivered direct patient care in a fast paced, high volume setting
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- 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.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Supervised and coordinated the activities of a multidisciplinary team of nurses, aides, and patient care technicians
- Ensured delivery of safe, quality care to patients in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures
- Assessed patient's condition and evaluated responses to treatments and interventions
- Educated patients and family members on treatments, medications, and discharge instructions
- Assisted with the development of nursing policies and procedures
- Assisted with the orientation and training of new staff members
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and other team members
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
Education
Neurotoxin Certification - Botulinum Toxin -
American Academy of Facial Esthetics
07.2023
BSN - Nursing
Clarkson College
Omaha05.2022
ADN/RN - Nursing
Kaplan University
Lincoln05.2016
LPN - Nursing
Central Community College
Grand Island05.2012
Skills
- TNCC- Instructor
- ENPC- Instructor
- NRP
- PALS
- BLS/ACLS
- Botulinum Toxin
- Ultrasound IV
- Preceptor
- Investigations
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award - 2017
- ENA | New Nurse of the Year Award - 2019
- ENA | Rising Star Award - 2020
- ENA | Stretcher-side Award - 2022
- Daisy Award - 2022
Timeline
RN
Hall County Department of Corrections
10.2023 - 08.2025
RN
Family Practice of Grand Island
10.2023 - 08.2025
Charge Nurse- Emergency Dept.
CHI Health St. Francis Emergency Department
06.2017 - 08.2023
BSN - Nursing
Clarkson College
ADN/RN - Nursing
Kaplan University
LPN - Nursing
Central Community College
RN - Deputy Inspector
Nebraska Department Of Correctional Services
2025 - Current
Neurotoxin Certification - Botulinum Toxin -
American Academy of Facial Esthetics