Sabrena Jefferson, RN
Dacula,Ga
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff RN
Emory University Hospital Midtown
09.2022 - Current
- Provide endoscopy guidance and education to patients and family
- Effectively supervise licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, and nurse extern
- Analyze clinical data from previous medical records and diagnostic studies
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
- Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
Travel RN, Med/Surg Telemetry
ATC Healthcare, Mission Community Hospital
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
Travel RN, Med/Surg Telemetry
Snapnurse, Kern Medical Center
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Travel RN, Med/Surg Telemetry
Triage Staffing
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Travel RN, Med/Surg Telemetry
Prolink Staffing, MLK Community Hospital
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
RN Travel Nurse Lead, Nurse Lead, Lead
SnapNurse
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Reviewed component quality to assess conformance with tolerances and remove unacceptable
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Reduced care costs without sacrificing quality through service coordination and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Addressed delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
Travel RN, Med/Surg Telemetry
FlexCare, Princeton Baptist Medical Center
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Facilitated operations of 30-bed medical-surgical floor, managing resources and directing work of nursing staff and patient care technicians.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
- Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage ongoing care plans for at-risk patients.
- Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches to reduce burden on hospital resources.
- Reduced care costs without sacrificing quality through service coordination and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Addressed delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
- Evaluated IEP for compliance with state and federal requirements regulations and rectified non-compliance issues immediately.
Travel RN, Med/Surg Telemetry
DCH Regional Medical Center, Med
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
- Authored clinical notes and updates to be reviewed by patient's primary physician.
Travel RN, Med/Surg Telemetry
SAT Healthcare, DCH Regional Medical Center
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Authored clinical notes and updates to be reviewed by patient's primary physician.
- Administered physical examinations and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses and injuries.
Travel RN, Med/Surg Telemetry
LRS Healthcare, Centra Lynchburg General Hospital
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Audited clinical documentation for appropriate pain measurement and interventions and reported results to quality improvement committee for educational purposes
- Analyzed the effectiveness of treatment to determine results that are cost effective for the patient
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
- Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches to reduce burden on hospital resources.
- Authored clinical notes and updates to be reviewed by patient's primary physician.
RN Case Manager
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Managed a typical caseload of 10-14 home and community-based hospice patients Monday-Friday, 8a-5p
- Observed signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and other team members any unexpected changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition
- Taught, supervised and counsels the Hospice patient and family members about providing care for the patient
- Developed and re-evaluated the patient/family care plan in conjunction with IDG to meet needs and maintain continuity of care
- Documented visits in electronic medical record
- Performed specific nursing procedures as needed (e.g., treatments, management of symptoms) following doctor’s orders
- Attended team conferences
- Coordinated the implementation of the plan of care for patients residing in SNF or ALF
- Patients resided in Atlanta metropolitan area.
Staff RN
St. Dominic’s Hospital
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Conducted an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on the patient’s immediate condition or needs within timeframe specified by client facility’s policies, procedures or protocols
- Conducted ongoing assessments as determined by patient’s condition and/or the client facility’s policies, procedures or protocols and reprioritizes care accordingly
- Developed plan of care that is individualized for the patient reflecting collaboration with other members of the healthcare team
- Performed appropriate treatments as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner
- Prepared and administered (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications
- Reported adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications
- Provided bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including pre- and post-surgery patients
- Changed dressings, inserts catheters, starts IVs
- Initiated patient education plan, as prescribed by physician
- Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS12.2017
Bachelor of Science Degree - History, Psychology
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS05.2014
High School Diploma -
Terry High School
Terry, MS05.2008
Skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with physicians and other members of interdisciplinary team
- Excellent attention to detail when auditing inpatient medical charts
- Proven critical thinking skills used to interpret medical records, policies, and procedures in a health care setting
- Demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
- Facilitated telephonic patient management
- Demonstrated exceptional preceptor skills
- Completed optimal data abstraction
- Electronic Medical Records: Cerner, EPIC, Meditech, and Allscripts
Timeline
Staff RN
Emory University Hospital Midtown
09.2022 - Current
Travel RN, Med/Surg Telemetry
ATC Healthcare, Mission Community Hospital
04.2022 - 08.2022
Travel RN, Med/Surg Telemetry
Snapnurse, Kern Medical Center
01.2022 - 04.2022
Travel RN, Med/Surg Telemetry
Triage Staffing
11.2021 - 01.2022
Travel RN, Med/Surg Telemetry
Prolink Staffing, MLK Community Hospital
08.2021 - 10.2021
RN Travel Nurse Lead, Nurse Lead, Lead
SnapNurse
03.2021 - 08.2021
Travel RN, Med/Surg Telemetry
FlexCare, Princeton Baptist Medical Center
11.2020 - 03.2021
Travel RN, Med/Surg Telemetry
DCH Regional Medical Center, Med
08.2020 - 11.2020
Travel RN, Med/Surg Telemetry
SAT Healthcare, DCH Regional Medical Center
04.2020 - 08.2020
Travel RN, Med/Surg Telemetry
LRS Healthcare, Centra Lynchburg General Hospital
01.2020 - 04.2020
RN Case Manager
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care
07.2019 - 12.2019
Staff RN
St. Dominic’s Hospital
06.2018 - 07.2019
Associate Degree - Nursing
Meridian Community College
Bachelor of Science Degree - History, Psychology
Mississippi College
High School Diploma -
Terry High School
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