MIRANDA JONES
Killeen,Texas
Summary
I am a seasoned nursing professional pursuing a full-time role that presents professional challenges, leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise. I am comitted to making meaningful contributions to the organization and providing personalized care to the patients I serve.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and community partners to understand patient needs and coordinate post-acute care.
- Anticipate discharge needs and track necessary evaluations for post-acute care needs.
- Consistent daily communication with other care-team partners in multi-disciplinary rounds.
- Assessment of Social Determinants of Health and addressing those concerns by providing community resources to patients in need.
- Coordinating transfers of patients to other hospitals and post-acute care facilities.
- Arranging transportation for patients by ride share services, wheelchair van, EMS, and air services while balancing patient safety and guidelines for appropriate level of transport.
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott and White
06.2018 - 10.2023
- Cared for patients in a Level I Trauma Center that serves between 175-240 patient's daily in a 48 bed unit.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Charge Nurse
Boone Hospital
04.2016 - 06.2018
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures such as Cardiac catheterization and Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments for a 48 bed Cardio-thoracic unit
Registered Nurse
Hannibal Regional Hospital
05.2015 - 04.2016
- Cared for patients in a 12-bed ER unit and a 10-bed observation unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including pacemaker insertion and cardiac catheterization/stent placement procedures
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott and White
06.2018 - 10.2023
Charge Nurse
Boone Hospital
04.2016 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse
Hannibal Regional Hospital
05.2015 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing And A Minor in Psychology
Culver Stockton College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing And A Minor in Psychology
Culver Stockton College
Canton, MOBachelor of Science - Nursing
Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing
Quincy, ILCertification
- TNCC, Baylor Scott and White Medical Center - Current
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Patient Care Standards
- Interpersonal Skills
- Community resources
- Care coordination
- Discharge planning
Accomplishments
Increased interdisciplinary collaboration by initiating walking rounds in the NSICU and CTICU at Baylor Scott and White.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsPaid time off401k matchQuote
I always wondered why somebody doesn’t do something about that.
Then I realized I was somebody.
Lilly Tomlin
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