MARICKA JACKSON, RN
Ocala
Summary
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Dekalb County Jail
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Perform intake assessments on new inmates, including medical history, vital signs, and screenings for chronic conditions or infectious diseases.
- Provide emergency and urgent care for injuries, overdoses, and acute illnesses.
- Perform wound care, dressing changes, and infection control procedures for injuries and post-surgical patients.
- Respond to medical emergencies such as seizures, chest pain, and trauma incidents within the facility.
- Coordinate with physicians, mental health professionals and security staff to ensure proper care while maintaining safety.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Tele Unit
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing evidence-based discharge planning and coordinating follow-up appointments
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, respiratory therapist, and physical therapists to develop individualized care plans.
- 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
- Provide post-operative care for surgical patients, including pain management, wound care, and early ambulation.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Administer Intravenous fluids, medications, and required documentation in patients chart.
- Respond to rapid response and code blue situations, delivering immediate emergency interventions such as CPR and ACLS protocols.
Registered Nurse
Park Place Nursing and Rehabilitation
02.2023 - 10.2023
- 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
- 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
Travel Registered Nurse, MED/SURG/TELE/PCU
Regency Hospital
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Company Overview: 60 bed critical illness hospital
- 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 a 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
- 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 stepdown 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-arrhythmic, 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
- 60 bed critical illness hospital
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
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
Education
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING - REGISTERED NURSE
Techni-Pro Institute
BOCA RATON, FL01.2017
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Infection control measures
- Emergency response
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound care
- BLS and ACLS certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Dekalb County Jail
05.2024 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Tele Unit
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
10.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
Park Place Nursing and Rehabilitation
02.2023 - 10.2023
Travel Registered Nurse, MED/SURG/TELE/PCU
Regency Hospital
09.2021 - 05.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
Kessler Rehabilitation Center LTAC
05.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
Regents Park Boca
02.2019 - 03.2020
Evening Shift Supervisor, RN
Heartland of Boca Rehab
06.2018 - 02.2019
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING - REGISTERED NURSE
Techni-Pro Institute
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