MARICKA JACKSON, RN
COVINGTON,GA
Summary
Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing evidence-based discharge planning and coordinating follow-up appointments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing medication errors and enhancing patient safety.
- Facilitated timely discharges by proactively addressing potential barriers to transition such as insurance coverage or transportation issues.
- Effectively managed acute pain symptoms by administering medications as prescribed while monitoring for potential side effects.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Managed caseload of 8 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
REGISTERED NURSE
Park Place Nursing and Rehabilitation
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Prevented spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Developed and implemented teaching plans for patients and families regarding disease prevention, treatment options and management strategies
- Assessed patient needs through physical assessments, interviews and observation techniques.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Assisted in training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
TRAVEL REGISTERED NURSE, MED/SURG/TELE/PCU
Regency Hospital(60 bed critical illness hospital)
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Closely monitored hemodynamic variances aiming to identify signs of cardiac and other life threatening complications, associated with fluid and electrolyte imbalances
- Managed and cared for patients on ventilators, tracheostomies, arterial lines, IV central lines, IV pumps, EKG monitoring, PD catheters, Foley catheters, G-tubes, NG-tubes as well as post op and conscious sedation patients
- Experienced with care of critically ill patients in step-down ICU, including post op, acute drug withdrawal, drug overdose, septic shock, respiratory failure, stroke, patients needing neurologic assessment and continuous cardiac monitoring
- Streamlined communication among healthcare teams by providing accurate and timely updates on patient conditions.
- Administered and titrated critical care and sedation medication drips, antibiotics, anti hypertensives, heparin/tPA, anti-arrhythmics, IM medications, PO medications, as per hospital policies.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications, treatments, and IV therapies.
TRAVEL REGISTERED NURSE
Kessler Rehabilitation Center LTAC
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Provided direct quality care to patients including daily monitoring, recording and evaluating of medical conditions
- Accurately administered medications, while monitoring and recording intake and output and assessing G-tubes, Ileostomy tubes, Tracheostomy tubes, Rectal tubes, Foley Cath, Ventilation machines, IV lines and wound care management
- Effectively managed care for six to eight patients within acute unit, specialized in Spinal Cord Injury diagnosis.
TRAVEL REGISTERED NURSE
New York Department Of Health
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Reviewed health history to determine administration of Covid vaccine
- Safe administration of Covid vaccine
- Observed patients for adverse reaction post vaccine administration.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare teams by providing accurate and timely updates on patient conditions.
- Educated patients and their families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and post-discharge care for optimal recovery.
REGISTERED NURSE
Regents Park Boca
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Medication Dispensation and Appropriate documentation
- Process hospital transfer for changes in Patient condition
- G-tube, tracheotomy, IV and Oxygen therapy
- Report abnormal lab results and any acute changes in condition to MD
- Delegate tasks and supervise CNA staff
- Accurately process and complete new admission and discharge.
EVENING SHIFT SUPERVISOR, RN
Heartland of Boca Rehab
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Manage all evening nursing staff
- Process all new admissions and report to physician
- Adjust nursing staff according to daily census
- Report abnormal lab results to MD, family and patient
- Report to DON/ADON pertinent information at end of shift
- Supervised evening shift operations, ensuring efficient and effective utilization of staff and resources
- Assisted with recruitment activities such as interviewing potential candidates for open positions.
REGISTERED NURSE
Deerfield Health and Rehab
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Supervise LPN and CNA staff
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Education
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING: REGISTERED NURSE -
Techni-Pro Institute
BOCA RATON, FL01.2017
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate Care
- Infection Control
- Wound Care
- Organizational Skills
Certification
- COMPACT State Nursing License
- Basic Life Support- American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support-American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
Park Place Nursing and Rehabilitation
02.2023 - 10.2023
TRAVEL REGISTERED NURSE, MED/SURG/TELE/PCU
Regency Hospital(60 bed critical illness hospital)
09.2021 - 05.2022
TRAVEL REGISTERED NURSE
Kessler Rehabilitation Center LTAC
05.2021 - 09.2021
TRAVEL REGISTERED NURSE
New York Department Of Health
01.2021 - 04.2021
REGISTERED NURSE
Regents Park Boca
02.2019 - 03.2020
EVENING SHIFT SUPERVISOR, RN
Heartland of Boca Rehab
06.2018 - 02.2019
REGISTERED NURSE
Deerfield Health and Rehab
01.2018 - 06.2018
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING: REGISTERED NURSE -
Techni-Pro Institute