Margalie Jones
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 30 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Medical Surgical and Telemetry specialty.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Los Angeles General Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Piedmont Henry Hospital
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Novant Health Medical Center
02.2023 - 06.2023
- 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.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
Registered Travel Nurse Med/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Piedmont Rockdale Hospital
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
- Provided medical care to patients in varied settings to offer patients best possible care regardless of location.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and family members to help cope with emotional challenges of illness.
- Developed relationships with patients and families to understand medical history and care needs.
Registered Trave Nurse Med/Tele
Buffalo General Hospital
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Travel Registered Nurse Med/ Tele
Piedmont Hospital Rockdale
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
Travel Registered Nurse Med/ Tele
Kern Medical Center
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
Registered Nurse Travel Med/ Tele
Bethesda East
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Charge Nurse
Emory University Hospital
06.2016 - 10.2021
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
- Triaged incoming phone calls from emergency rooms and inpatient units to determine needs and prioritize care.
Registered Nurse Travel Med/Tele
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse Med/Tele Travel
Innova Medical Center
02.2021 - 03.2021
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse Traveler Med/ Tele
Southeast Ga Health System
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL04.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL01.1998
Skills
- Respiratory Failure
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Accurate Documentation
- Acute Illness
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Clear Patient Communication
- IV Administration
- Compassionate and Caring
- Diet and Nutrition
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Treatment Preparation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Intramuscular Injections
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Intravenous Infusions
- Nursing Assignments
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Test Interpretations
- Needs Assessment
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Student Precepting
- Delegation and Motivation
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Los Angeles General Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Piedmont Henry Hospital
06.2023 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Novant Health Medical Center
02.2023 - 06.2023
Registered Travel Nurse Med/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Piedmont Rockdale Hospital
10.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Trave Nurse Med/Tele
Buffalo General Hospital
08.2022 - 10.2022
Travel Registered Nurse Med/ Tele
Piedmont Hospital Rockdale
02.2022 - 08.2022
Travel Registered Nurse Med/ Tele
Kern Medical Center
11.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse Travel Med/ Tele
Bethesda East
08.2021 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse Travel Med/Tele
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
04.2021 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse Med/Tele Travel
Innova Medical Center
02.2021 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse Traveler Med/ Tele
Southeast Ga Health System
10.2020 - 01.2021
Charge Nurse
Emory University Hospital
06.2016 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College
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