Kiera Jackson
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with comprehensive patient care experience in a cardiac progressive care and medical-surgical environment. Skilled in management of high risk cardiac patients, fast paced healthcare platforms, critical thinking and therapeutic communication to name a few. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs, in coordination with other healthcare disciplines, to advance total patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, CPCU
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
Tallahassee, FL
09.2019 - Current
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Patient Care Assistant
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
Tallahassee, FL
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Assisted patients with ADL's, linen changes and hygiene management.
- Transported food trays and aided with feeding.
- Collaborated with various hospital disciplines.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities.
Administrative Assistant
Midway Police Department
Midway, FL
10.2015 - 01.2017
- Served as an administrative assistant, working directly with the chief of police, fire department chief and members of the community.
- Managed and maintained red light camera violators court proceedings database.
- Served as community coordinator planned and hosted community events for public safety officials.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL12.2018
Skills
- Intravenous Therapy
- Bilingual- Spanish Speaking
- Translate for Spanish speaking patients
- Precepting Students and Nurses
- Infection Control Measures
- Chest tube, JP drain and Feeding Tube mangagement
- Telemetry Interpretation
- CABG patient management
- Documentation
- Charge nurse experience
- Blood transfusions
- Unit circulating nurse experience
- Direct Patient Care
- Dressing Changes for Trauma, Post Procedural and Various Other Wounds
- Collaboration with Interdisciplinary Teams
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Education
- Leadership Roles within Volunteer and Career Setting
- Chronic and Acute Disease Management
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Preventative Health
Languages
English
Spanish
Accomplishments
- Multiple Daisy Award nominations
- Tallahassee Community College Annual Women's History Month Program Honoree and Award Recipient- 2021
- Graduated Cum Laude
- Dean's List – Spring 2015; Fall 2015; Spring 2016
- St. Mary Primitive Baptist Church- Pastor's Steadfast, Leadership and Loyalty Award and Scholarship - 2016
- Volunteer Service Award- 2016
- FAMU Presidential Scholarship Award- 2012
- Bright Future's Scholarship- 2012
Affiliations
- Member of The Alpha Chapter of Kappa Psi Psi Healthcare Sorority Incorporated.
Certification
- BLS Certified
- ACLS Certified
- Licensed Registered Nurse
Volunteering
Church Youth Advisor 2012-Present
· Personally serves as a mentor to youth and young adults affiliated and not affiliated with the church
· Preparing the youth at St. Mary Primitive Baptist Church for programs, conventions and activities
· Overseeing and mentoring youth activities inside and outside of church functions
· Taking a leadership role and representing the church and the youth at church programs
· Working on church committees to provide ideas, youthful insight and host events
Pop Warner Little Scholars Volunteer 2017-2018
· Head Cheerleading Coach for the Pop Warner team Woodville Jaguars-Junior Pee Wee girls ages 8- 11 years old
· Services Included: Sideline and Competitive Cheer; Mentorship; Conditioning; Tutoring; Skills Training; Collaboration with Staff; Assistant Coaching for Lower Division Squads; and Choreography
Prestigious Young Thinkers 2010-2011
· Served as a mentor for the youth
· Choreographed dances and provided exercise activities
· Implemented counseling and group discussions for elementary school girls
Covenant Hospice Volunteer 2008-2011
· Served as an office secretary and patient interaction volunteer
· Provided pampering for elderly patients in nursing homes
· Traveled to homes or facilities visiting and providing emotional support for terminally ill children and their families
· Provide mentorship to youth and young adults affiliated and not affiliated with the church
Timeline
Registered Nurse, CPCU
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
09.2019 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
03.2018 - 09.2018
Administrative Assistant
Midway Police Department
10.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
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