Nina Jacobson
Baraboo,WI
Summary
I am a caring and hardworking Registered Nurse with 20 years of experience caring for patients within Medical Surgical, Day Surgery, Endoscopy, and PACU settings. I am able to deliver comprehensive patient care and prioritize tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. I am able to adapt to the ever changing workflow and adjust priorities and care as needed. I have been dedicated to SSM Health St.Clare’s mission of providing exceptional quality care within our multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
SSM St.Clare
Baraboo , WI
06.2004 - Current
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results and relaying to provider in a timely manner.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Delivered direct patient care.
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
- Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Certified Nursing Assistant
SSM Health St. Clare
Baraboo, WI
05.2000 - 05.2004
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
MATC Reedsburg
Reedsburg, WI05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI05.2007
ACLS
BLS
Skills
- Patient monitoring and assessment
- Patient care
- Mobility assistance
- Emotional awareness
- Removing stitches and staples
- Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
- Administering medicines
- Family and patient support
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Nursing Plan Development
- Organization and planning
- Documenting/taking vitals
- Patient admissions and discharges
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient advocacy
- Patient Management
- Catheters
- Patient education
- Patient relations
- SBAR communication
- Preparing for procedures
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Enthusiastic caregiver
- Nursing Plan Development and Modification
- IV insertion and maintenance
- Creative
- Team player
- Advanced critical thinking
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Follow-up calls
Timeline
Registered Nurse
SSM St.Clare
06.2004 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
SSM Health St. Clare
05.2000 - 05.2004
Associate of Science - Nursing
MATC Reedsburg
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Viterbo University
ACLS
BLS