TAKESHIA JONES
Blue Island,IL
Summary
To obtain a Registered Nurse position within a hospital setting Patient-oriented Nurse with 8 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with in Critical Care specialty.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IR/Cardiac Cath Lab Travel Registered Nurse
South Suburban Hospital
Hazel Crest, IL
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Supported physicians throughout introduction of medical devices and vascular closure with collagen plugs and stitches.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Administered diagnostic angiograms, injecting intravenous dye for x-ray examination and using catheters to introduce tools needed for medical treatments.
- Performed fractional flow reserve tests to measure blood pressure and diagnose severity of restriction at blocked areas within arteries.
- Treated plaque buildup within arteries with angioplasty balloon procedures.
- Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
IR/Cardiac Cath Lab Travel Registered Nurse
Sharp Medical, Methodist Hospital Merrillville
Gary, IN
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Take call on the weekends and week day after hours
- Assist physicians during catheterization procedures such as angiograms, angioplasties
- Assist physicians with IR procedures such as shutograms, dialysis catheters, picc line placements
- Assist physicians with EP procedures such as pacemakers implantation, ablations
- Administer medications according to physicians instructions
- Assist with codes in cath lab
- Monitoring patients during their recovery process
- Educate patient and family during the procedure and after the procedure
- Supported physicians throughout introduction of medical devices and vascular closure with collagen plugs and stitches.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Administered diagnostic angiograms, injecting intravenous dye for x-ray examination and using catheters to introduce tools needed for medical treatments.
- Performed fractional flow reserve tests to measure blood pressure and diagnose severity of restriction at blocked areas within arteries.
- Treated plaque buildup within arteries with angioplasty balloon procedures.
- Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
Travel Nurse
Sharp Medical, Cath Lab
10.2019 - 01.2020
- St. John Hospital Springfeild IL, Assist physicians during catheterization procedures such as angiograms, angioplasties
- Assist physicians with IR procedures such as shutograms, dialysis catheters, picc line placements
- Assist physicians with EP procedures such as pacemakers implantation, ablations
- Administer medications according to physicians instructions
- Assist with codes in cath lab
- Monitoring patients during their recovery process
- Educate patient and family during the procedure and after the procedure
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
IR/ EP Nurse
Franciscan Healthcare, Cath Lab
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Assist physicians during catheterization procedures such as angiograms, angioplasties
- Assist physicians with IR procedures such as shutograms, dialysis catheters, picc line placements
- Assist physicians with EP procedures such as pacemakers implantation, ablations
- Administer medications according to physicians instructions
- Assist with codes in cath lab
- Monitoring patients during their recovery process
- Educate patient and family during the procedure and after the procedure
Emergency Department Nurse
Advocate Trinity Hospital
01.2016 - 08.2018
- Responsible for maintaining care standards in the emergency room
- Assist with checking in patients, doing triage work for doctors
- Work closely with doctors to keep patients and their family updated on test results and treatment
- Maintain contact with laboratory personnel to report any critical lab findings to the ER doctors
- Plan for patients that are deemed to need care requiring them to be admitted to the hospital for one night or longer
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
DELIVERY LABOR & NURSE
St. Anthony's Hospital
11.2015 - 01.2016
- Providing support for the mother during labor o Monitoring the fetal heart rate, and mother vital signs o Measuring the strength and timing of contractions o Administering medication and performing diagnostic tests o Consulting with physicians and other members of the care team o Assisting with inducing labor o Identifying and assisting with complications o Assisting with various procedures, including Cesarean Sections o Monitoring and performing tests on newborns o Providing education and support to mothers and families after delivery
EKG-TECHNICIAN
University Of Chicago Hospital
Chicago, IL
12.2010 - 11.2015
- Oversee EKG test procedures
- Record EKG readings
- Administer holter monitoring tests
OB-TECHNICIAN
Ingalls Hospital
Harvey, IL
05.2007 - 01.2010
- Assisted the physician in vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections
- Performed blood draws
- Assisted physician in circumcisions
Education
Associates - Nursing
Northwestern College
Science Degree - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Standards Administration
- Accurate Documentation
- EMR Systems
- Operational Standards
- Intramuscular Injections
- Treatment Preparation
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Implantable Pacemakers
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Disease Treatment
- Patient Care Assessment
Accomplishments
- Nursing Care Plan
- Standard Precautions and Infection Control
- Medication Administration
- Calculate Intake and Output for Complex Conditions
- Care of patients with the following conditions: Cardiovascular, Pulmonary
- Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, Neurological, Musculoskeletal, Endocrine and Reproductive
- Successful completion of Assessment Technology Institute Competencies
Certification
Certified Nurse Assistant 2002 CPR certified expire October 2023 ACLS certified expire January 2023, Phlebotomy Certification: Ingalls Hospital Certified Nursing Assistant: Elim Outreach Community Center EKG Certification: Ingalls Hospital
Additional Information
- LICENSE: , Registered Nurse Illinois License Number 041436597 Indiana Licenses Number 28257036A
Timeline
IR/Cardiac Cath Lab Travel Registered Nurse
South Suburban Hospital
09.2020 - 08.2022
IR/Cardiac Cath Lab Travel Registered Nurse
Sharp Medical, Methodist Hospital Merrillville
01.2020 - 09.2020
Travel Nurse
Sharp Medical, Cath Lab
10.2019 - 01.2020
IR/ EP Nurse
Franciscan Healthcare, Cath Lab
09.2018 - 09.2019
Emergency Department Nurse
Advocate Trinity Hospital
01.2016 - 08.2018
DELIVERY LABOR & NURSE
St. Anthony's Hospital
11.2015 - 01.2016
EKG-TECHNICIAN
University Of Chicago Hospital
12.2010 - 11.2015
OB-TECHNICIAN
Ingalls Hospital
05.2007 - 01.2010
Associates - Nursing
Northwestern College
Science Degree - Nursing
Western Governors University
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