Kevin Jackson
Tucson,Arizona
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong foundation in progressive care unit settings. Recognized for delivering comprehensive patient care and collaborating effectively with healthcare teams to enhance patient recovery. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic healthcare environments, ensuring seamless transitions and consistent patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PCU
Banner University Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
- Implemented evidence-based protocols to improve patient outcomes in the progressive care unit.
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans based on changing clinical conditions and needs.
- Mentored new nurses through orientation processes, sharing expertise in PCU nursing practice and fostering professional growth.
- Expedited critical medical interventions through timely recognition of early warning signs of patient deterioration or complications.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families by demonstrating empathy, active listening, and effective communication skills.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Northwest Medical Center
07.2021 - 03.2023
- Monitoring and interpreting EKG strips
- Collaborated across disciplines to coordinate disposition, referral and psychosocial support needs.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Trained over a dozen nurses on telemetry unit (Core staff, travel, seasonal, international, and new grad)
Server/Dining Room Manager
Mountain View Retirement Village
05.2016 - 06.2019
- Implemented training program for front of house staff to maintain high standards of customer service.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing Practice
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ05.2021
Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassionate and caring
- Clinical judgment
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Health promotion
- Wound dressing
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Training staff/Unit Charge RN
Accomplishments
- Received "Employee of the year award" in 2016 at Mountain View Retirement village with a staff of 80+ members.
Certification
- Certified Nurse RN (AZ, License # 260787,2021-2029)
- BLS (AHA)
- ACLS (AHA)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PCU
Banner University Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Northwest Medical Center
07.2021 - 03.2023
Server/Dining Room Manager
Mountain View Retirement Village
05.2016 - 06.2019
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing Practice
Pima Community College