Sarah Jones
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Stanford Healthcare-Tri-valley
05.2011 - 06.2015
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
- Performed direct patient care on oncology based floor
- Cared for many cardiac focused patients and coordinated testing with cath lab
- Coordinated care for end of life patients
Staff Nurse, RN
San Leandro Hospital
04.2010 - 05.2011
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Staff Nurse, RN
Community Hospital East
12.2005 - 04.2010
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Student Nurse
Community Hospital East
12.2003 - 12.2005
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Assessed care needs of patients and families utilizing nursing process.
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN12.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Taylor University
Upland, IN05.2001
Skills
- Patient Management
- Health Screening
- Mobility Assistance
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Wound Care
- ADL Assistance
- Care Planning
- Emergency Response
- Diabetes Management
- Chart Updating
- Appointment Scheduling
- Precepting
- Chronic Disease Management
- Medical Assessment
- Data Collection
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Patient Care Planning
- Patient Counseling
- Proper Catheter Insertion/Removal
- Patient Relations
- Infection Control Measures
- Hospice Philosophy Understanding
- Intake and Discharge
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Physical Assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Emotional Intelligence
- Tracheostomy Care
- Removing Sutures
- Family Education
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Administering Immunizations
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient Discharge
- Patient Monitoring
- Care Plan Development
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Medication and IV Administration
Additional Certifications
Certified Death Doula. Knowledgeable in the planning and implementation of end of life plans created in collaboration with the patient/family.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Stanford Healthcare-Tri-valley
05.2011 - 06.2015
Staff Nurse, RN
San Leandro Hospital
04.2010 - 05.2011
Staff Nurse, RN
Community Hospital East
12.2005 - 04.2010
Student Nurse
Community Hospital East
12.2003 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Taylor University
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