Sharon Jacobs
Dunkirk,NY
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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Supervisor
IU Health Jay
06.2004 - Current
- Monitored training of new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Registered Nurse
Family Health Network
01.2003 - 06.2004
- Conducted pre-op calls to review specific instructions prior to surgery and post-op calls to improve patient satisfaction, answer questions and address new or worsening symptoms.
- Recovered patient from anesthesia to perform discharge teaching.
- Reviewed and documented patient medical history to accurately reflect nursing assessment, changes in clinical state and other pertinent patient information to support multidisciplinary team to deliver great care.
- Prepared rooms according to specific endoscopic procedures.
- Educated patients on procedures and facility processes.
- Administered medication to patients according to facility protocols.
- Performed patient assessment, VS monitoring, IV insertion and other routine procedures and documented in electronic medical record to support interdisciplinary care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse (Cardiac Telemetry)
Ball Memorial Hospital
01.2000 - 06.2004
- 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.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Nursing Assistant
Jay County Hospital
06.1993 - 12.1999
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
IU East
Richmond, IN05.1999
Skills
- Policy Updates
- Staff Supervision
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Advising and Coaching
- Staffing Requirements
- Work Assignments
- Performing EKGs
- ER Experience
- Schedule Coordination
- Conflict Resolution
- Nursing Staff Management
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- TNCC Certification-2018
- ENPC Certification-2019
- BLS-Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse Supervisor
IU Health Jay
06.2004 - Current
Registered Nurse
Family Health Network
01.2003 - 06.2004
Registered Nurse (Cardiac Telemetry)
Ball Memorial Hospital
01.2000 - 06.2004
Nursing Assistant
Jay County Hospital
06.1993 - 12.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
IU East
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