LOUNELY JEAN
North Grafton,MA
Summary
Registered Nurse licensed in Massachusetts. Professionally trained to provide high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse -Full Time (40 Hours Per Week)
VA Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
- Charge Nurse: Oversaw delivery of care for 22 patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Provided clinical instructions to orient new nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Registered Nurse
Cambridge Health Alliance-Everett Hospital
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
Registered Nurse
Emerson Hospital
12.2020 - 10.2021
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
Registered Nurse
HRI Hospital
11.2018 - 02.2021
- Charge Nurse: Supervised and coordinated nursing care on 16-bed acute unit through staff assignments and communicating with ancillary departments
- Coordinated with outgoing and incoming charge nurses
- Provided direct patient care
- Monitored patients' reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological, and cognitive needs
- Performed safety checks and monitored behaviors
- Lead group therapy and teach coping skills
Registered Nurse
Spaulding Nursing & Therapy Center
03.2019 - 11.2020
- Delivered care to 10 patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, and diseases such as heart failure, pneumonia, asthma, end-stage renal disease, hypertension, cancer, spinal cord disorders, seizure disorders, and injuries
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions, and educating them about continued care strategies
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care, and catheter insertion
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions
- Managed central, arterial, and PICC lines
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans
Registered Nurse
Mount Auburn Hospital
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary teams to develop, initiate, manage, and modify individualized care plans.
- Cared for patients on 14 bed-unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
- Administered medications and documented side effects
Registered Nurse
Belmont Manor
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Charge Nurse: Supervised and coordinated nursing care on a 30-bed long term care unit through staff assignments and communicating with ancillary departments
- Coordinated with outgoing and incoming charge nurses
- Monitored and provided direct patient care
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Assessed patients and measured vital statistics
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Simmons University
Boston, MA10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of Massachusetts Boston
Boston, MA2020
Associate Degree - Nursing
Roxbury Community College
Boston, MA2018
Associate of Science - Health Careers
Roxbury Community College
Boston, MA2016
Skills
- EPIC trained
- Multitasking
- Medication Administration
- Dosage calculation
- Treatment Planning
- Direct Patient Care
- Discharge Planning
- Intravenous Therapy
- Infection Control
- Chronic Disease Management
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- Registered Nurse in Massachusetts
- ACLS certified through the American Heart Association
- BLS certified through the American Heart Association
- Institute for Healthcare Improvement Certified
- Crisis Prevention Intervention certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse -Full Time (40 Hours Per Week)
VA Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Cambridge Health Alliance-Everett Hospital
01.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
Emerson Hospital
12.2020 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse
Mount Auburn Hospital
10.2019 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse
Spaulding Nursing & Therapy Center
03.2019 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse
HRI Hospital
11.2018 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse
Belmont Manor
10.2018 - 10.2019
Master of Science - Nursing
Simmons University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of Massachusetts Boston
Associate Degree - Nursing
Roxbury Community College
Associate of Science - Health Careers
Roxbury Community College