- Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders I am an educational tutor and advisor for children and adults
- Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
Regina Jones
Pooler,GA
Summary
I am a dedicated and compassionate registered nurse/nurse practitioner with extensive experience in hospice care, dialysis settings, and private duty nursing. Leveraging expertise in patient management and interdisciplinary team leadership to deliver high-quality care in home and facility settings. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, and maintaining accurate medical records. Strong focus on providing compassionate support and fostering a positive patient experience to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those under my care.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse
Private Duty Nursing
11.2017 - Current
- Provide personalized nursing care to patients in home settings, ensuring a high standard of comfort and quality of life
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized care plans based on patient needs
- Collaborate with families and healthcare teams to facilitate effective communication and continuity of care
Nurse Practitioner
Hospice Nurse Practitioner
10.2012 - 09.2016
- Provided comprehensive palliative care to hospice patients in both inpatient and home care settings, including nursing homes and facilities for the homeless and incarcerated
- Conducted Face : Face visits for hospice patients' recertification in collaboration with Hospice physician for hospice services
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Liaised with healthcare teams to determine best course of action for patients.
- Conducted thorough assessments, developed care plans, and prescribed medications as needed, managing common symptoms such as:
- - Intensified pain
- - Nausea and vomiting
- - Anxiety and agitation
- - Changes in bowel and bladder function
- - Fluctuations in body temperature
- - Irregular vital signs
- - Skin changes (pallor, mottling, coolness)
- - Sensory changes causing misperception
Charge Nurse
HSI Hospice House
04.2011 - 09.2016
- Managed a 30-bed inpatient hospice facility, overseeing approximately 30 RNs, 10 LPNs, and 15 CNAs in delivering compassionate end-of-life care
- Responsible for all eligible admissions, ensuring effective symptom management and continuity of care for patients
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient satisfaction and streamlined operational efficiency
Lead Team RN
Hospice Savannah, Inc.
06.2005 - 04.2011
- Led a multidisciplinary team of social workers, CNAs, and chaplains providing holistic care to patients in home care, health facilities, nursing homes, homeless shelters, and incarcerated settings
- Developed and implemented care plans tailored to individual patient needs, ensuring comprehensive support and comfort
- Facilitated communication among team members and families to promote understanding and adherence to care objectives
- Served as a preceptor and trainer for new nurses and nursing students, providing guidance and mentorship
Charge RN
Gambro HealthCare Dialysis Center
05.2004 - 05.2005
- Supervised a team of 6 RNs, 6 LPNs, and 6 CPTs in providing high-quality dialysis care to patients
- Ensured adherence to protocols and standards while optimizing patient care and safety
- Assisted in training staff and mentoring new nurses in dialysis procedures and patient management
Administrative Data Secretary
Memorial Health Medical Center
05.1998 - 05.2004
- Managed administrative tasks for the Perinatal Outreach Department, ensuring accurate data entry and record-keeping
- Coordinated communication between healthcare providers and patients, contributing to improved departmental efficiency
- Assisted in the preparation of reports and presentations related to perinatal health initiatives
Secretary
Memorial Health Medical Center
11.1995 - 05.1998
- Provided administrative support to the Finance Department, managing correspondence, scheduling meetings, and maintaining financial records
- Assisted in the preparation of financial reports and budgets, ensuring compliance with organizational policies
- Facilitated communication among department staff and external stakeholders
Education
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Specialist Training
Augusta, GA02-2025
Master’s in Science of Nursing - Nursing
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Savannah, GA05.2010
Bachelor’s in Science of Nursing - Nursing
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Savannah, GA05.2004
Attended - Accounting And Finance
Atlanta Metropolitan College
Atlanta, GA08-1990
Skills
- Palliative and hospice care
- Dialysis care
- Private duty nursing
- Patient assessment and management
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Care plan development
- Symptom management
- Effective communication
- Medication administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Patient assessment
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Clinical judgment
- Patient management
- Compassionate care
- Family education
- Licensed RN
- Wound management
- Surgical care
- Care coordination
- Care plan implementation
- Mental health care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Disease prevention
- Geriatric care
- Home health care
- Community health
- Treatment Planning
- Palliative care
- Tracheostomy care
- Unit administration
- Nursing assessments
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Medication reconciliation
- End-of-life care
- Patient advocacy
- Inpatient care
- Discharge planning
- Outpatient care
- Patient care and education
- IV therapy management
- Patient safety monitoring
- Medical chart management
- Workflow and patient management
- Charting medication administration
- Patient assessment and care
- Direct nursing care
- Student training
- Nursing plan development
- Discharge coordination
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Clinical risk assessment
- Electronic health records management
- Catheter maintenance
- Patient rights advocacy
- Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal certification
- Nursing staff development
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Cultural history
- RN case management
- Patient assessments
- Patient monitoring
- Taking vitals
- Compassion and empathy
- Collecting vitals
- Team coordination
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care planning
- Wound care
- Patient education and counseling
- Data collection
- Professional bedside manner
- Care planning
- Intake and discharge
- Mobility assistance
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient evaluation
- Emergency care
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - GA Board of Nursing 09/04, Present
- Adult Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified, 08/2012, Present
- Certified Hospice & Palliative Nurse, 01/01/13, 12/31/16
- ICD-10 Certificate 8/2014
- Basic Life Support & AED, 02/01/24 - 02/01/26
Organization Memberships
- American Nurses Association (ANA)
- Georgia Nurses Association (GNA)
Interests
Timeline
Nurse
Private Duty Nursing
11.2017 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Hospice Nurse Practitioner
10.2012 - 09.2016
Charge Nurse
HSI Hospice House
04.2011 - 09.2016
Lead Team RN
Hospice Savannah, Inc.
06.2005 - 04.2011
Charge RN
Gambro HealthCare Dialysis Center
05.2004 - 05.2005
Administrative Data Secretary
Memorial Health Medical Center
05.1998 - 05.2004
Secretary
Memorial Health Medical Center
11.1995 - 05.1998
Bachelor’s in Science of Nursing - Nursing
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Specialist Training
Master’s in Science of Nursing - Nursing
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Attended - Accounting And Finance
Atlanta Metropolitan College
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