SYLVIA M. JONES
Wake Forest,NC
Summary
Highly skilled career professional RN with 22 years of nursing experience in various hospital settings including MICU/CCU/ICU/CTU, PACU, Cardiac Triage, outpatient clinical and surgical environments as well as being fully experienced in military emergency management with a solid background in critical care and emergency training.
Pursuing a position that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Emergency Department
Durham VA Medical Center
Durham, NC
10.2024 - Current
- Delivered critical care in high-pressure emergency situations, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective treatment plans.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to rapidly assess patients'' conditions during high-stress situations while remaining calm under pressure.
- Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing clinical skills.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses, adjusting care as necessary to optimize outcomes.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care in a fast-paced emergency department setting.
Assistant Nurse Manager
Greenville VA Medical Center
Greenville,NC
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Led nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care, ensuring adherence to best practices and protocols.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff, providing constructive feedback to promote continuous improvement.
- Coordinated staffing schedules to optimize resource allocation while maintaining quality of care across all shifts.
- Managed scheduling to ensure optimal coverage while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for staff members.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff and administration, advocating for the needs of both parties to promote overall organizational success.
- Assisted Nurse Manager.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Travel nurse
RN VETERANS AFFAIRS TRAVEL CORPS
01.2016 - 03.2024
- Caring for patients in various areas to include Patient Centered Aligned Teams (PACT) in outpatients’ clinics, emergency rooms, PACU, and Medical Intensive Critical Care units (MICUs) at various VA and Military facilities depending on the needs of that facility with assignments to the following locations:
- Augusta, GA: January 10, 2016, to April 1, 2016; as a PACT team member assisted in establishing new PACT teams and provided input of ways to better serve the needs of Veterans. Assigned with setting up clinic and aided in training of staff members to the PACT team model process. Duties included patient triage, education and treatment under the guidance and direction of the Provider and facility protocols and procedures.
- Travis AFB, Vacaville, CA: April 10, 2016, to August 13, 2016; as a critical care RN caring for Veterans in a 27 bed Medical ICU; Managing and treating multisystem disorders and chronic disease processes. Assisted in training such as code management, DKA protocols, cardiac assessments, and various or training role for over 10 Air Force Corps men and women. Assisted in charge roles and duties. Nurse to patient ratio 2:1.
- Gainesville, FL: August 22, 2016, to December 10, 2016; as an emergency room RN in a 26 bed ED working as nurse first and triage, fast track, and phase 1 and 2 of the emergency room caring for stroke and cardiac patients based on rapid response protocols and well as Veterans with multiple disorders. Nurse to patient ratio 4:1.
- Charleston, SC: January 8, 2017, to April 8, 2017; as a critical care RN floating between an 8-bed MICU and 8 bed SICU caring for post op cardiac patients as well as managing and caring for those patients with multisystem disorders and chronic disease processes. Cared for patients on a balloon pump with Swanz-ganz, pulled sheaths and managed post-op CABG patients. Nurse to patient ratios 2:1.
- Atlanta, GA: May 21, 2017, to August 19, 2017; as an emergency room RN in and 24 bed ED caring for Veterans with mental health and suicidal needs as well as multiple comorbidities and disease processes such as COPD, diabetes, HIV, hepatitis, and sepsis. Nurse to patient ratio 4:1-5:1.
- Charleston, SC: August 28, 2017, to November 25, 2017; 2nd tour as a critical care RN floating between an 8-bed Medical ICU and 8 bed Surgical ICU caring for post op cardiac patients as well as managing and caring for those patients with multisystem disorders and chronic disease processes. Assisted with unit transitioning and reconstruction of both units. Nurse to patient ratio 2:1.
- Hampton, VA: December 3, 2017, to March 3, 2018; as an emergency room RN in a 20 bed ED caring for a large mental health population of Veterans with multiple health disorders related to diabetes, sepsis, and COPD, as well as various emergency room and critical care conditions. Functioned as a charge nurse for 7 out of 13 weeks of an assignment and assisted in setting up appropriate triaging, use of ED protocols, and educated on various inpatient drip initiations, per protocol. Nurse to patient ratio 4:1.
- Gainesville, FL: March 19, 2018, to July 7, 2018; as a critical care RN in a 12-bed Medical ICU caring for Veterans with multisystem disorders including sepsis, diabetes, COPD and other respiratory disorders as well as various cardiac disease processes and procedures. Nurse to patient ratio 2:1.
- Salisbury NC: October 1, 2018, to April 6, 2019; as a critical care RN in a 5-bed ICU that transitioned to a 10-bed ICU caring for Veterans with multisystem disorders and chronic disease processes including DKA and sepsis as well as other critical care processes and procedures. Trained 3-RN’s transitioning into the VA system on VA protocols, educating on use of charting in CPRS as well as Clinicomp/Essentris charting; asked to assist an additional 13 weeks in the emergency room; functioning as an RN in a 15 bed ED caring for Veterans with various comorbidities and multiple emergent and chronic conditions. Nurse to patient ratios of 2:1 and 4:5-1.
- Phoenix, AZ: April 2019 to July 2019; as a PACU RN working in a 6 bay PACU recovering cases that range from 12 to 24 per day, with various procedures from outpatient to admission within various hospital settings. Assisted with the care and management of Veterans that required high echelon of care. Nurse to patient ratio 2:1.
- Augusta, GA: August 2019 to October 2019; as a critical care RN working in a 12 bed CCU, caring for veterans with multisystem function disorders. Taking care of patients on CRRT 1:1 as well as taking care of those with DKA, COPD, and sepsis; nurse to patient ratio 2:1.
- Salisbury, NC: November 11, 2019, to February 13, 2021; Worked as a critical care RN in a10-bed ICU during COVID caring for Veterans with multisystem disorders and chronic disease processes including DKA and sepsis as well as other critical care processes and procedures. Functioning in a charge nurse role responsible for RRTs, code blue, and overall unit functionality as the charge nurse covering 5-6 RNs per shift as well as supervising of patient care. Educated onboarding staff on ventilator management and assisted in the training for ARDS and COVID patients for the unit. Nurse to patient ratio 2:1.
- Washington, D.C. VAMC: February 14, 2021, to May 29, 2021; Worked as a critical care RN in a 12 bed Medical ICU and a 16-bed stepdown telemetry unit caring for various critical care patients. With multisystem function disorders, assisted in MOCK Code training as well as educated on hypothermia protocol and use of the Artic Sun device on critical care/ICU patients. Trained 2-RN’s onboarding within the unit. Floated to ICU stepdown telemetry caring for Veteran’s transitioning from ICU to the floor or home. Nurse to patient ratio 2:1 and 4:1.
- Salisbury, NC: June 13, 2021, to October 16, 2021, as an emergency room RN in a 15 bed ED caring for Veterans with various comorbidities and multiple emergent and chronic conditions. Nurse to patient ratio 4:1.
- Augusta, GA: November 14, 2021, to February 18, 2022; as an emergency room RN worked in a 18 bed ER with 4 dedicated bed for COVID patients, 1 mental health bed, and 2 for fast track patients. Worked as nurse first, triage RN, and COVID clinic; managed care for various patient assignments taking care of patients with multiple system disorders. Nurse to patient ratio 3-4:1.
- Salisbury, NC: February 20, 2022, to October 1, 2022; worked in a 10 bed ICU caring for patients with COVID, DKA, Sepsis, managing various drips, and ventilator management. Use of ACLS protocol with patient care.; worked a consecutive assignment in a 15-bed emergency room with 2 beds dedicated to mental health patients, 4 beds dedicated to fast track, and 5 bed dedicated to COVID patients. Worked nurse first, triage and multiple patient assignments caring for patients with various disease process. Assisted with ventilator management, admissions, and discharges. Nurse to patient ratio 2:1 and 4:1.
- Columbia, SC: October 16, 2022, to January 14, 2023; worked in a 16-bed emergency room; 8 fast- track beds and 8 emergency room beds caring for Veteran with COVID, sepsis, chest pain, mental health disorders, and various other urgent health concerns and multi-system disorders. Nurse to patient ratio 2-3:1.
- Charlotte, NC: January 29, 2023, to August 12, 2023: worked as a PACT RN during clinical shortages within the Charlotte Health Care Clinic. Floated to various clinics including the Same Day Access/Urgent Care Clinic. While working in the SDA clinic, functioned as a charge nurse and resource nurse to staff for 5 out of 13 weeks during a second rotation of this assignment. Caring for Veterans within the PACT outpatient environment, assessing, triaging, educating, and treating Veterans according to the PACT model under the direct supervision of the provider.
- Nashville, TN: August 20, 2023, to November 18, 2023; worked in a 13 bed Medical ICU caring for Veterans with COVID, sepsis, DKA, managing various drips and ventilator management. Worked alongside of residents and participated in patient rounds to advocate for patient/family needs. Used ACLS protocols to care for code patients. Nurse to patient ratio 2-3:1.
- Bay Pines, FL: December 10, 2023, to March 9, 2024: worked as an emergency room RN in a 21 bed ER with 4 dedicated mental health rooms. Cared for Veterans with multiple comorbidities, COVID, FLU and other chronic conditions. Participated in MOCK stroke training and served as a preceptor for 2 new grad RN’s during this assignment. Nurse to patient ratio 4:1.
RN Care Manager
RN CHARLOTTE VA OUTPATIENT MEDICAL CENTER
Charlotte, NC
08.2013 - 12.2015
- Work as a RN care manager serving Veterans. Part of a Patient Centered Aligned Team (PACT) with 1200 Veteran per team. The team consist of one provider, an LPN and an RN. The RN’s role is to assess, triage, educate and treat under the guidance and direction of the Provider.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients and families on health management, treatment options, and preventative strategies.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
RN
RN CRITICAL CARE PER DIEM POOL, HIGH POINT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Highpoint, NC
10.2014 - 09.2015
- Work in the Per Diem float pool for CCU/ICU/CTU/IICU units for the critical care pool. Managed critically ill patients with multi-system disorders. Unit bed sizes range from 8 to 20. Nurse to patient ratios varied 2:3-1.
RN
RN, ICU AND PACU NOVANT HEALTH
Huntersville, NC
12.2008 - 10.2014
- Managed and care for patients with multiple chronic disorders and utilize strong assessment skills to determine the necessary patient care. Performed as charge nurse responding to codes and Rapid Responses throughout the hospital. Worked as a PACU RN caring for and recovering pre-op and postop adult and pediatric patients in an inpatient and outpatient setting. Worked in Cardiac Triage Unit providing pre- and post-operative cardiac care for patients having stents, pacemakers, ICDs and CABG procedures. Worked part-time and then float pool PRN.
RN
RN, MICU NORTH CAROLINA BAPTIST HOSPITAL
Winston Salem, NC
10.2009 - 12.2010
- Worked at a teaching hospital in the Medical ICU, Managing and caring for patients with multiple chronic disorders and utilize strong assessment skills to determine the necessary patient care; often used as a float RN within the 24-bed unit. Worked as a part-time weekend. Nurse to patient ratio 2:1.
RN
RN, ICU NURSING RESOURCE TEAM; CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER
Charlotte, NC
07.2008 - 03.2010
- Provided various critical care as a float nurse with 3 different CMC facilities; worked in PACU, SICU, MICU and step-down telemetry units. Position was PRN, travel position.
RN
RN, ICU LAKE NORMAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Mooresville, NC
07.2005 - 07.2008
- Worked as a weekender in a 16 bed ICU setting. Managing and caring for patients with multiple chronic diagnoses, ventilator management, cardiac, sepsis and DKA management. Nurse to patient ratio 2:1.
RN
RN, ICU/CCU NORTON’S HOSPITAL
Louisville, KY
03.2003 - 07.2005
- RN working various units, ICU/CCU/Neuro ICU/ ventilator unit/Oncology ICU; Provided cardiac care and critical care to critically ill patients having various cardia, neuro, and bariatric procedures; managed various drips, balloon pumps, swanz-ganz, ventilator management and various central and arterial lines.
Education
MSN -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona10.2018
BSN - undefined
Walden University Online
Baltimore, Maryland05.2013
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Elizabethtown Community College
Elizabethtown, Kentucky12.2003
Skills
- Use of various computer charting systems to include McKesson, EPIC, VA CPRS, Essentis, Clinicomp, Meditech, PICIS, ICCA, and Cerner
- Able to assist with moderate conscious sedation
- Able to manage arterial lines, CVP, Impella devices, and swanz lines
- Femoral/brachial sheath pulls; POC/iSTAT testing for troponin, chem-8, and ACT levels IV insertions and management of central/PICC lines
- Management of various ventilator systems
- Various drips, venipunctures, and blood draws
- Trained in CRRT; and Artic Sun use
- ACLS/BLS/TNCC; RRT
- IV insertion
- EKG interpretation
- Multitasking Abilities and critical thinking abilities
- Strong clinical judgment
Affiliations
- AACN Member
- United States Army Veteran
Certification
- North Carolina License, License #205037 expires 1/31/2027
- BLS expires March 2026
- ACLS expires March 2026
- Trauma Nurse Certification expires August 2029
Timeline
RN, Emergency Department
Durham VA Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
Assistant Nurse Manager
Greenville VA Medical Center
04.2024 - 10.2024
Travel nurse
RN VETERANS AFFAIRS TRAVEL CORPS
01.2016 - 03.2024
RN
RN CRITICAL CARE PER DIEM POOL, HIGH POINT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
10.2014 - 09.2015
RN Care Manager
RN CHARLOTTE VA OUTPATIENT MEDICAL CENTER
08.2013 - 12.2015
RN
RN, MICU NORTH CAROLINA BAPTIST HOSPITAL
10.2009 - 12.2010
RN
RN, ICU AND PACU NOVANT HEALTH
12.2008 - 10.2014
RN
RN, ICU NURSING RESOURCE TEAM; CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER
07.2008 - 03.2010
RN
RN, ICU LAKE NORMAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
07.2005 - 07.2008
RN
RN, ICU/CCU NORTON’S HOSPITAL
03.2003 - 07.2005
BSN - undefined
Walden University Online
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Elizabethtown Community College
MSN -
Grand Canyon University