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USA SWIMMING VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY, 2024
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Yolanda Jahan

Greenwich

Summary

Dedicated registered nurse with strong patient assessment skills and a commitment to compassionate care. Experienced in emergency response and mentoring nursing staff to enhance quality of care.

Dynamic nursing professional with over 10 years of experience in patient assessments, emergency response, and nursing staff leadership. Proven ability to implement evidence-based practices and mentor new nurses, fostering a culture of excellence in patient care.

Results-oriented registered nurse known for exceptional critical thinking and effective communication skills. Expertise in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes through tailored treatment plans and compassionate care.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Greenwich Hospital and Yale School of Medicine
Greenwich, CT
08.2014 - Current
  • Administered comprehensive patient assessments to determine care needs and develop tailored treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes through coordinated care strategies.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols and lifestyle
  • Led nursing staff in implementing evidence-based practices, improving quality of care and operational efficiency.
  • Mentored new nurses, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance through knowledge sharing.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Assisted in patient care within cardiac and stepdown unit. Managed ventilators and monitored cardiac activity. Supported procedures involving chest tubes and central lines.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.

Registered Nurse

Senior Living Formerly Formerly Mediplex of Stamford
Stamford, CT
02.2014 - 01.2015

Staff nurse- administered medications, developed care plans and interventions.

Nurse manager- duties include staff management, patient, MD and family communications and many other needs of the facility.

Nurse supervisor- supervise staff and trouble shoot issues.

Wound care nurse- per management protocols.

Infectious disease nurse- Reorganized Infectious Disease Information in preparation for state visit.

Offered an Associate Director of Nursing position.

Registered Nurse

Stamford Hospital
Stamford, CT
05.1996 - 02.2014

Medical- Surgical Nurse- duties include bedside nursing, charge nurse, and IV nurse.

Dialysis nurse- performing peritoneal dialysis and managing hemodialysis patients.

Critical Care Nurse in Step-down Unit- duties include critical care at bedside, IV insertion, care and medication administration. Managing central lines, post procedural care, assisting with procedures, etc.

Worked in ICU as a float nurse.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
07-2018

Associate of Science - Nursing

Norwalk Community College
Norwalk, CT
05-1996

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Infection control measures
  • Wound care
  • IV setup
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
  • Critical care
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Lab result interpretation
  • EMR systems
  • Performing ekgs
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Emergency response
  • Chest pain management
  • Emergency procedures
  • Cardiac care
  • Acute care expertise
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Geriatric nursing
  • FLUENT IN ENGLISH, TAGALOG, and understands and speaks Spanish
  • STAFF EVENT PLANNER FOR THE DEPARTMENT CELEBRATING HOLIDAYS, RETIREMENTS, BABY AND WEDDING SHOWERS These events are great morale boosters for the unit

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Greenwich Hospital and Yale School of Medicine
08.2014 - Current

Registered Nurse

Senior Living Formerly Formerly Mediplex of Stamford
02.2014 - 01.2015

Registered Nurse

Stamford Hospital
05.1996 - 02.2014

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Norwalk Community College

USA SWIMMING VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY, 2024

 Program Operations Vice Chair for Connecticut Swimming, 2021 to 2024.

Swim Meet Director for Championship Swim Meets for Connecticut Swimming 2021 to 2024. Duties include organizing swim meets, recruiting volunteers, managing the meet.

USA Swimming Meet Referee- runs swim meets at local clubs in Connecticut including at The Greenwich YMCA, YWCA, and at Zeus Swim Team in Norwalk, Connecticut.