NICHOLE JONES
JACKSONVILLE ,NC
Summary
Registered nurse with 21 years of experience in critical care nursing. Works well in fast-paced ER environment. Clear and decisive communicator with strong prioritization and planning skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Onslow Memorial Hospital
03.2022 - Current
- Flexible resource nurse that adapts to versatile roles in emergency department, intensive care unit, med-surg/telemetry, and intermediate care unit.
- Submitted accurate documentation, reporting and in-depth nursing observation to support continuity of total patient care.
- Evaluated patient during admission, hospital stay and through discharge.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Naval Medical Center
07.2019 - 03.2022
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Carolina East Health System
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Onslow Memorial Hospital
07.2013 - 01.2020
- Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and individuals experiencing cardiac events
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
- Directed patient care activities and provided guidance and training to RNs, LPNs and residential advisors during shift while delegating assignments and providing treatment
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wellcare Home Health Services
04.2010 - 07.2013
- Provided intensive minute by minute private-duty nursing of a critically ill adolescent
- Oriented and trained new personnel
- Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary team, facilitating communication to ensure that patient care needs are clearly understood and appropriately met
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
04.2008 - 07.2010
- Provided in-home nursing services that included: Wound dressing & care, ventilator & tracheostomy suctioning/care, g-tube feedings & care, respiratory treatments & assessments, patient bathing & hygiene assistance
- Oriented and trained new personnel
- Known for being dependable and a knowledgeable professional with attention to detail in documentation and chart maintenance
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northcare Health Services
07.2003 - 07.2008
- Provided intensive minute by minute private-duty nursing of a school aged child
- Oriented and trained new personnel
- Administered enteral nutrition, monitored ventilator, and provided intensive airway management
- Praised by patient and family members for providing attentive, integrity-driven, and quality care earning an award for employee of the month in 2004
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC2013
Diploma in Nursing -
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC2003
Skills
- ACLS certified
- TNCC Certified
- BLS Certified
- PALS Certified
- NIHSS Certified
- NCI Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Onslow Memorial Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Carolina East Health System
01.2020 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Naval Medical Center
07.2019 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Onslow Memorial Hospital
07.2013 - 01.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wellcare Home Health Services
04.2010 - 07.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
04.2008 - 07.2010
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northcare Health Services
07.2003 - 07.2008
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Coastal Carolina Community College
Diploma in Nursing -
Coastal Carolina Community College