Karen Jones
Macon,GA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Jackson Nursing Professionals, adept in direct patient care and telemetry monitoring. Leveraged critical thinking to enhance patient outcomes, significantly improving patient satisfaction. Mentored staff, fostering a supportive environment while excelling in patient assessments and intravenous therapy. Demonstrates exceptional patient care and collaborative skills.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse- Travel Nurse
Jackson Nursing Professionals
02.2023 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
Registered Nurse- Travel Nurse
Trinity Health- Athens Regional Medical Center
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse- Travel Nurse
Soliant Health
10.2019 - 10.2022
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse- Oncology
Wellstar Spalding Medical Center
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Register Nurse- LTAC
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
07.2013 - 10.2018
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
Registered Nurse- Float Pool
Atrium Health Navicent
11.1990 - 06.1995
- Served as a resource for other nurses on the Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Mentored new nursing staff, sharing best practices for patient care and fostering a supportive team atmosphere.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough handoff reports to incoming nurses, ensuring continuity of care.
- Strengthened relationships between nursing teams across various units through regular collaboration on shared float pool initiatives and projects.
Registered Nurse- Medical / Surgical
Coliseum Medical Center
08.1990 - 10.1990
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by identifying areas for improvement and implementing evidence-based solutions.
- Implemented evidence-based wound management techniques which promoted healing without any complications.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GA05.2005
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
South Georgia State College
Douglas, GA06.1990
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Intravenous therapy
- Telemetry monitoring
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Travel Nurse
Jackson Nursing Professionals
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse- Travel Nurse
Trinity Health- Athens Regional Medical Center
10.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse- Travel Nurse
Soliant Health
10.2019 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse- Oncology
Wellstar Spalding Medical Center
09.2018 - 06.2019
Register Nurse- LTAC
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
07.2013 - 10.2018
Registered Nurse- Float Pool
Atrium Health Navicent
11.1990 - 06.1995
Registered Nurse- Medical / Surgical
Coliseum Medical Center
08.1990 - 10.1990
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Georgia College And State University
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
South Georgia State College
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