Y'Keshia Jones
Summary
Seasoned nurse with five years of diverse experience in direct patient care. Nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Touro Infirmary Hospital
05.2022 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ochsner Medical Center
03.2019 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio
08.2024 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
SSM Saint Louis University Hospital
07.2023 - 12.2023
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA05.2022
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Family Education
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Wound Care
- Documentation - Epic Systems
- Compassionate and Caring
Accomplishments
- Achieved Excellence in Quality and Service by having a 100% medication administration scan rate.
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
08.2024 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
SSM Saint Louis University Hospital
07.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
Touro Infirmary Hospital
05.2022 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ochsner Medical Center
03.2019 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
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