Wanda Jackson
Bonaire,GA
Summary
A US Army veteran who served in Desert Storm, a graduate with an MSN Educator, and dedicated with over 23 years of experience and professionalism, committed to lifelong learning. Years of experience in direct patient care in a fast-paced environment. Ability to develop formidable relationships with patients and their families through empathetic communication and cultural humility. Excellent communication skills and commitment to delivering quality patient care by providing effective education and counseling. Many years of compassionate telephone triage assessing patients' conditions to assist individuals in urgent need of medical attention or who had questions about their recovery process. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, organized and dependable candidate at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Registered Nurse, Stroke Unit
Atrium Navicent Health
2018.10 - 2022.02
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patients quickly and deliver appropriate treatment while managing five patients with rapidly changing conditions.
- Occasionally filled position of night charge nurse for staff of 5-6 nurses on 20-bed unit.
- Trained new nurses or delegated precept responsibility on 20-bed unit in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols which increased efficiency by 10%.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for patients daily, communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions, meeting treatment goals, and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Demonstrated proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management to patients and caregivers.
- Discussed diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options with patient and caregiver.
- Managed quality care for heart failure, end-stage renal disease, and coronary artery disease patients.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support proper treatments.
Registered Nurse, Same Day Surgery
Baylor-Scott And White Medical Center
2015.10 - 2018.08
- Performed direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next action(s) for 10-20 patients pre- and post-op.
- Contributed to the success of meeting the requirements for the Joint Commission on Accreditation for Healthcare Organizations to be designated as a Magnet facility.
- Reported test results and collaborated with physicians to assess patients promptly and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Assembled supplies and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Navicent Health Medical Center
2014.03 - 2015.06
- Created care plans and organize quality care for heart failure, end-stage renal disease, and coronary artery disease patients.
- Examined patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Distributed medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Performed direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next action(s) to achieve quality care according to Quality and Safety Education for Nurses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols on unit with 30 beds.
- Increased efficiency of unit production to greater than 10% for JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patients quickly and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Executed delivery of care for patients on cardiac, and medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Coordinated with clinicians to develop and coordinate student assignments.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Candler Hospital
2013.06 - 2014.03
- Performed responsibilities required within the infrastructure in hospital setting to meet highest standards of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations to receive Magnet status for two successive years.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals, and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Performed delivery of care for 5-6 patients on medical-surgical units, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising teams of five to six nurses, licensed practical nurses, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support proper treatments.
- Distribute medications via oral, intravenous, and intramuscular injections and monitor responses.
- Assess each patient's healthcare needs, set goals for treatment, provide available resources and connect patients to optimal providers for care.
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Chamberlain University
Addison, IL12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Addison, IL07.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Palm Beach State College Lake Worth, Florida
Lake Worth, FL05.2000
Skills
- EMR Systems
- Patient Advocacy
- Test Interpretations
- Clear Patient Communication
- Treatment Recommendations
- Telephone Triage
- Symptom Assessment
- Practicing Medicine
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Needs Assessment
- Patient Care Assessment
- Telephone Consultations
Affiliations
- Wounded Warrior Project
- Georgia Nurses Association
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
Certification
- Registered Nurse multistate license - Georgia RN153438
- Basic Life Support - adult and pediatric
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Registered Nurse, Stroke Unit
Atrium Navicent Health
2018.10 - 2022.02
Registered Nurse, Same Day Surgery
Baylor-Scott And White Medical Center
2015.10 - 2018.08
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Navicent Health Medical Center
2014.03 - 2015.06
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Candler Hospital
2013.06 - 2014.03
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Palm Beach State College Lake Worth, Florida
- Registered Nurse multistate license - Georgia RN153438
- Basic Life Support - adult and pediatric
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