Kanisha Jackson
Columbus,GA
Summary
Supportive, motivated, and patient-oriented new grad registered nurse (RN) with 1 year Medsurg clinical experience. Dedicated, efficient, and detail-oriented team player with excellent interpersonal skills, compassion, and dedication towards collaboratively maintained treatment plans. Licensed medical professional with history of monitoring patients, administering medications, and supporting doctors and hospital staff on operational tasks.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient care technician
Piedmont Northside
- Keeping patients’ rooms clean and organized
- Monitoring patient health and measuring vital signs
- Maintaining accurate patient records
- Assisting the healthcare team with administering treatments
- Collecting liquid samples or specimens for testing
- Performing basic nursing procedures such as administering medications
- Reporting any changes in patients' conditions to a registered nurse or physician
- Providing emotional support and assisting patients with basic needs such as dietary intake, grooming, and personal hygiene
- Maintaining close communication with the patient's healthcare team
- Assisting with the educating of patients' relatives regarding the required care.
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Northside
08.2022 - Current
- Maintaining accurate, complete health care records and reports
- Administering medications to patients and monitoring them for side effects and reactions
- Prescribing assistive medical devices and related treatments
- Recording patient vital signs and medical information
- Ordering medical diagnostic and clinical tests
- Monitoring, reporting, and recording symptoms or changes in patient conditions
- Administering non-intravenous medications
- Assessing, implementing, planning, or evaluating patient nursing care plans by working with healthcare team members
- Modifying patient health treatment plans as indicated by patient conditions and responses
- Registered for NCLEX-RN Current Compact state licensure as a LPN American Heart Association BLS/CPR Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians and hospital staff
- Basic computer skills
- Professional, friendly attitude
- Experience in a hospital setting
- Experience in Acute Care
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Promoted teamwork and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care planning and implementation.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications, treatments, and IV therapies.
- Improved patient outcomes by diligently monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, ensuring a safe environment for patients and colleagues alike.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, including central line placements, lumbar punctures, and thoracenteses.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Piedmont Columbus Regional
08.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Enhanced patient recovery rates through diligent monitoring and timely interventions.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality nursing care to diverse populations during travel assignments.
- Administered medications as prescribed, closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Adeptly managed a caseload of patients while maintaining accurate documentation, ensuring smooth communication among team members.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical and emotional needs, developing tailored care plans accordingly.
- Promoted a culture of safety by adhering to infection control protocols, reducing the risk of hospital-acquired infections.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment to prioritize urgent situations and effectively triage patients in need of immediate attention.
- Consistently received positive feedback from patients for empathetic bedside manner and attentive care provision.
Education
Mobility LPN-RN program -
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
2023
Practical nursing program -
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
2022
High School Diploma -
William Henry Spencer High School
05.2011
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Advocacy
- Urinary Catheterization
- Basic Life Support
- Physical Assessments
- Delegation Abilities
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Decision Making
- Documentation Accuracy
- Organizational Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Pain Management
- Stress Management
- Electronic Health Records
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Education
- Infection Control
- Intravenous Therapy
Accomplishments
daisy award nominee
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse
Certification
AED
CPR (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Northside
08.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Piedmont Columbus Regional
08.2022 - Current
Patient care technician
Piedmont Northside
Mobility LPN-RN program -
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Practical nursing program -
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
William Henry Spencer High School
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