NeKaShia Jenkins
Alexander,AR
Summary
A driven Registered Nurse with over 19 years of experience caring for patients within the inpatient and clinic setting. An eagar, and self-motivated recently graduated nurse practitioner with over 750 clinical hours.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse III
Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock
Little Rock , AR
02/21/21 - Current
- Assessed patients' post-operative, including vital signs and oxygen saturation levels.
- Monitored intravenous infusion pumps, epidurals, initiates patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pumps and administers ordered medications and monitors patients responses.
- Ensured that all documentation is accurate in the Electronic Portfolio of International Credentials (EPIC).
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to established policies and procedures.
- Provides discharge instructions and patient education on post-operative care.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare staff to coordinate patient plan of care.
Registered Nurse II
Arkansas Children's Hospital - Adolescent Clinic
Little Rock, AR
02/10/14 - 04/14/21
- Caring for patients in the Adolescent Clinic, Eating Disorder Clinic, and the Pediatric Gynecology Clinic.
- Performed triage assessments, vital signs, nurse calls, prior authorizations for patients in a clinic setting.
- Administering medications, immunizations, injections (DEPO), obtaining lab specimens per the physicians or nurse practitioners orders, and provided assistance with medical procedures; Nexplanons, Mirenas, wet preps, pap smears, vaginal cultures, other gynecology patient needs, and monitored patient reactions.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Provided patient care and family education.
Registered Nurse II
Arkansas Children's Hospital - Circle of Friends
Little Rock, AR
01/09/14 - 02/09/14
- Performed triage assessments, and vital signs of patients in a clinic setting.
- Administered medications, treatment, immunizations, and obtained lab specimens according to physician orders. Monitored patients for reactions and side effects.
- Provided patient and family education.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Registered Nurse III
Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock
Little Rock , AR
04/07/08 - 1/06/14
- Women's Surgery and Pediatric
- Charge nurse, admissions and discharge nurse, patient care, bed control, staffing assignments, medication administration, staff evaluations, monthly staff meeting, staff education, chart audits, peer interviews and promoting clinical excellence.
- Mother Baby Unit: Responsibilities couplet care caring for the mother and newborn within my scope of practice. Including the assessment, following physicians’ orders, insertion of peripheral IV, maintaining epidural and patient controlled analgesia pumps (PCA), lab specimens, phenylketonuria (PKU), hearing screens, assist with breast feeding, patient education and discharge.
- Floated to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, provided patient care within my scope of practice.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Bradley University
Peoria, IL12-2022
Bachelor of Science -
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR12-2012
Diploma - Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Schools Little Rock
Little Rock, AR04-2008
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Vincent School of Practical Nursing
Little Rock, AR12-2003
Skills
- Nursing staff leadership/ Teamwork
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Education
- Electronic Portfolio of International Credentials (EPIC)
- Medication administration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Immunization skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Culturally-sensitive
Certification
Family Nurse Practitioner 4/11/2024 Certification # F04240394
Registered Nurse 2008
Basic Life Saving (BLS) Certification 1/20/2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse III
Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock
02/21/21 - Current
Registered Nurse II
Arkansas Children's Hospital - Adolescent Clinic
02/10/14 - 04/14/21
Registered Nurse II
Arkansas Children's Hospital - Circle of Friends
01/09/14 - 02/09/14
Registered Nurse III
Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock
04/07/08 - 1/06/14
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Bradley University
Bachelor of Science -
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Diploma - Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Schools Little Rock
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Vincent School of Practical Nursing
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