Matthew Jernigan
Opelika
Summary
Experienced with patient care, wound management, and post-operative recovery. Utilizes critical thinking and effective communication to ensure high standards of care and patient satisfaction. Knowledge of electronic medical records and collaborative practices to support seamless healthcare delivery.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Wellstar West Georgia
06.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed IV insertion, medication administration and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Southern Union State Community College
Opelika, AL12-2022
Associate of Science -
Southern Union State Community College
Opelika, AL12-2016
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Compassionate care
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound care
- Direct patient care
- Documentation
- Delegation and motivation
Certification
- RN Multi-state License
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Wellstar West Georgia
06.2022 - Current
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Southern Union State Community College
Associate of Science -
Southern Union State Community College
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