Sharon Jacobs
Dunkirk,IN
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
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bluffton Regional Medical Center
Bluffton, IN
04.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols and guidelines.
- Monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes and responding to emergencies effectively.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Educated patients and families on medical procedures, enhancing understanding of care processes.
- Streamlined triage processes, improving patient flow and reducing wait times in emergency department.
- 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.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
IU Health Jay
Portland, IN
06.2004 - 10.2023
- Provided leadership and supervision for nursing staff in a hospital setting.
- Successfully managed workflow of day-to-day operations by utilizing effective problem solving skills.
- Communicated effectively with physicians, families, staff members, vendors, regarding patient status updates.
- 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
Muncie, IN
01.2003 - 06.2004
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
- 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 patients 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, IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse (Cardiac Telemetry)
Ball Memorial Hospital
Muncie, IN
01.2000 - 06.2004
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation according to facility policies and procedures in the electronic health record system.
- Mentored new staff members in the delivery of safe nursing care within the cardiac telemetry unit.
- 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 treatments 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
Portland, IN
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 (B.S.) - Nursing
IU East
Richmond, IN02-1999
Skills
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Advising and Coaching
- Staffing Requirements
- Work Assignments
- Performing EKGs
- ER Experience
- Schedule Coordination
- Conflict Resolution
- Nursing Staff Management
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
Certification
- BLS-Basic Life Support
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- TNCC Certification-2024
- ENPC Certification-2019
- NRP-2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bluffton Regional Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Supervisor
IU Health Jay
06.2004 - 10.2023
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 (B.S.) - Nursing
IU East
AWARDS
Daisy Award Winner