Shondra Jones
Registered Nurse
Phenix City,Alabama
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Columbus Hospice
Phenix City, AL, GA
10.2022 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict record keeping standards.
- Accepted information from physicians, patients, families, physician offices, discharge planners, and other sources.
- Effectively delivered hospice information to patients and families as requested.
- Completed patient assessments.
- Assisted the care team in determining patients eligibility to receive hospice benefits.
- Secure admission paperwork, and physician orders.
- Secured medical equipment, supplies, and medications, as ordered.
- Consulted with primary physician for initial orders and symptom management orders.
- Initiated the plan of care based on patient and family needs to include physical, social, and spiritual.
- Communicate patient information to Team Manager for primary nurse assignment and to the on call nurse.
- Served as a resource of alternative services available in the community for the patient.
- Assessed , both initial and on going, of the patient's and family needs, to include: physical, social and emotional or spiritual needs, with prompt, appropriate follow-up and referrals as needed.
- Sought optimal symptom and pain control for the patients through attentive and thorough examination and follow up.
- Supervised, directed and documented patient care activities of the CNA
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Columbus Regional
Columbus, GA
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action for up to 6 patients .
- Patient Care Assessment
- Wound Management
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Diabetes Management
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with terminal illnesses and other conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for pain control for all patients
Patient Care Technician/Unit Secretary
Piedmont Columbus Regional
Columbus, Georgia
12.2013 - 07.2021
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Assembled admissions pages and added new pages to patients' charts.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture on a 26 bed inpatient unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA05.2021
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Phenix City, AL05.2001
Skills
- Intravenous Therapy
- Patient assessments
- Medication administration
- Pain management
- Patient/Family Education
- Compassionate and caring
- Blood Draw and Sample Collecting
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Care Coordination
- Administration of Blood Products
- Maintain Patient safety
- Team work and Dependability
- Critical thinking
- Effectively present information
- Develop care plans
- Ability to define problems
Certification
- Advanced Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Nurse Residency Program Completion
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Columbus Hospice
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Columbus Regional
07.2022 - 10.2022
Patient Care Technician/Unit Secretary
Piedmont Columbus Regional
12.2013 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbus State University
High School Diploma -
Central High School