Joyce Jackson
Mobile,AL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at AltaPointe Health Systems, skilled in medication administration and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through comprehensive evaluations and effective communication. Committed to infection control and fostering a collaborative environment, ensuring high-quality care for diverse patient populations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
AltaPointe Health Systems, BayPointe Children's Hospital
04.2008 - 09.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered NurseS
USA Knollwood Hospital
10.1998 - 02.2008
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - NURSING
JEFFERSON DAVIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Brewton, AL08-2004
Practical Nursing
Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AL05-2001
Skills
- Medication administration
- Medication management
- Hands-on patient support
- Comprehensive patient evaluations
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Patient and family advocacy
Accomplishments
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Mindset Training - prevention and Management of Aggressive Behaviors / Crisis Intervention 5/18/2023
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
- certified BLS
Languages
English
Timeline
Registered Nurse
AltaPointe Health Systems, BayPointe Children's Hospital
04.2008 - 09.2023
Registered NurseS
USA Knollwood Hospital
10.1998 - 02.2008
Associate of Applied Science - NURSING
JEFFERSON DAVIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Practical Nursing
Bishop State Community College