Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Ronda Jackson

Newark,NJ

Summary

Gifted Registered Nurse knowledgeable about nursing processes and care of orthopedic patients. Backs up physicians treating basic and complex injuries and educates patients on treatments and ongoing care. Highly organized in managing patients and records.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit

Hackensack-Meridian University Medical Center
Hackensack , New Jersey
09.2003 - Current
  • Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
  • Promoted patients' independence by establishing patient care goals and educating on orthopedic concerns.
  • Assisted surgeons during pre-operative evaluations, operative procedures and post-operative management of orthopedic cases.
  • Supervised nursing assistants in performing delegated tasks according to established policies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with physicians regarding patient assessment results, treatment plans and discharge planning.
  • Monitored surgical sites for signs of infection and maintained optimal wound hygiene.
  • Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
  • Assessed orthopedic patients for pain levels, mobility needs and other related issues.

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Hackensack-Meridian University Medical Center
Hackensack, New Jersey
04.1999 - 09.2003

Float to various medical surgical units and provide quality care.

  • Evaluated patient response to interventions through ongoing assessment of condition.
  • Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ
08-2005

Diploma of Nursing - Nursing

Mountainside Houspital School of Nursing
Montclair NJ
06-1998

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Drew University
Madison NJ
05-1987

Skills

Charge Nurse

Nurse Preseptor

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit

Hackensack-Meridian University Medical Center
09.2003 - Current

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Hackensack-Meridian University Medical Center
04.1999 - 09.2003

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

New Jersey City University

Diploma of Nursing - Nursing

Mountainside Houspital School of Nursing

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Drew University
Ronda Jackson