Mercedes Jackson
Dothan,AL
Summary
Diligent and professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Very responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. I like to think of myself as team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ER Registered Nurse
Flowers Hospital
Dothan, AL
08.2023 - Current
- Increased efficiency within the triage system by prioritizing cases based on severity levels.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail under pressure during busy shifts in the ER department.
- Participated in ongoing education initiatives to remain current on best practices in emergency nursing care.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, providing critical support during emergency situations.
Surgery Unit Coordinator/Secretary
Flowers Hospital
Dothan
02.2017 - 08.2023
- Handled confidential patient information with discretion, adhering to HIPAA regulations to protect privacy rights.
- Trained new Unit Coordinators on unit-specific protocols, contributing to overall team proficiency in delivering exceptional patient care experiences.
- Achieved appropriate patient flow by admitting, transferring and discharging patients in computer system and notifying appropriate personnel of patient status verbally and through signage.
- Coordinated and maintained referral sources related to admissions, discharges, and follow up services to sustain daily census requirements.
Education
Associates - Nursing
George C Wallace Community College - Dothan
Dothan, AL08.2023
Skills
- EKG Interpretation
- Certified ER Nurse
- Trauma Nursing
- Regulatory Compliance
- Wound Care
- Cardiac monitors
- Diabetes management
- EMR / EHR
Certification
- CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse
- CPEN - Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse
- TNCC
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- SANE
- ICU
- NIH STROKE
Timeline
ER Registered Nurse
Flowers Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Surgery Unit Coordinator/Secretary
Flowers Hospital
02.2017 - 08.2023
Associates - Nursing
George C Wallace Community College - Dothan