Susan Jackson
Afton,TN
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 15 years experience in healthcare. Organized and detailed-oriented with high standards for performance. Positive performance reviews yearly and dedicated team player.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical
James H Quillen Veterans Affair Medical Center
Mountain Home, TN
07.2019 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Charge nurse responsibilities
- Coordinate work flow with Nursing Supervisors and Bed Board Coordinator
- BLS/ACLS Certified
- Ultrasound Guided Peripheral IV trained (pending certification)
Step Down Intensive Care Unit
Ballad Health System-Holston Valley Medical Center
Kingsport, TN
01.2016 - 06.2019
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Charge nurse responsibilities
- Coordinate work flow with Nursing Supervisors and Bed Board Coordinator
- BLS/ACLS Certified
- Ultrasound Guided Peripheral IV trained (pending certification)
Medical/Surgical Unit
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Assess patients, check vitals and monitor intake and output
- Administer medications to seven or more patients per shift
- Prioritize and time manage patient care based on needs and acuity of patients
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northeast State Community College
Blountville, TN05.2011
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resource Management
East Tennessee State University (ETSU)
Johnson City, TN05.2006
Associate of Science- Cum Laude - Criminal Justice
Walters State Community College (WSCC)
Morristown, TN05.2003
Skills
Charge Nurse Responsibilities
Manage Post-op surgery patients
Wound care
Pain Management
Education for Veterans and Families
Accomplishments
BLS/ACLS Certified
Multiple Daisy Award Nominations
On-the-Spot Nominations
Certification
- Registered Nurse, State of Tennessee 2011-Present
- BLS, American Red Cross 2011-Present
- ACLS, American Red Cross 2016-Present
Affiliations
Online Member of American Nurses Association
Timeline
Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical
James H Quillen Veterans Affair Medical Center
07.2019 - Current
Step Down Intensive Care Unit
Ballad Health System-Holston Valley Medical Center
01.2016 - 06.2019
Medical/Surgical Unit
01.2011 - 01.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northeast State Community College
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resource Management
East Tennessee State University (ETSU)
Associate of Science- Cum Laude - Criminal Justice
Walters State Community College (WSCC)