JaCory WARD
Edison,GA
Summary
Determined and responsible nurse with more than 3 years of success boosting efficiency and streamlining procedures for a variety groups. Interacted with patients and colleagues, demonstrating compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status or cultural beliefs. Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside Campus
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Administered medications to 6 patients and monitored response to medications.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Maintained highest levels of patient satisfaction, generating referrals to maintain productivity levels for rehabilitation unit.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Travel Nurse Telemetry
Piedmont Macon Medical Center-Main Campus
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Manager
Mom And Pop Shop
03.2019 - 02.2022
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize work flows to meet any daily demand
- Maintained team efficiency by strategically delegating daily activities, monitoring output and rewarding positive contributions
- Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches
- Counted cash in register drawer at beginning and end of shift
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests
- Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in Sysco
- Verified over $500 of cash and credit payments daily
- Provided expertise on products, including demonstrating features, answering questions, and redirecting objections to highlight positive aspects
- Reviewed pricing and ordered food ingredients, kitchen appliances and supplies
Registered Nurse
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- 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.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- 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.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
Nurse Extern
Phoebe Putney Health System
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Assessed patients and assisted in devising treatment methods designed to reduce pain and discomfort.
- Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms requiring medical attention such as bruises, open wounds or blood in urine.
- Utilized wheelchairs and hospital beds to transfer patients from room to X-ray or lab.
- Supported nursing staff by identifying and reporting changes in patient condition.
- Communicated with patients to ascertain feelings and need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Recorded vital signs and intake and output.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens to prepare for laboratory testing.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating and daily hygiene tasks.
Cashier
IGA, West
09.2013 - 05.2018
- Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with 98% accuracy
- Maintained organized and clean customer areas by completing daily recovery checklists
- Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales
- Organized and reported on financial information to document payment histories and assist with sound financial accounting
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies
- Worked closely with manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns
- Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed aging items from main shelving to build special promotional displays
- Regularly assessed sales floor stock levels to replenish with back stock merchandise before depletion
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 65 pounds
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Albany State University
Albany, GA12.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Albany State University
Albany, GA12.2020
High School Diploma -
Early County High School
Blakely, GA05.2015
Skills
- Presentation design
- Operations management
- Business planning
- Basic Knowledge of Nursing
- Sales and marketing
- Strategic planning
- Stocking
- People-oriented
- Credit card transactions
- Cash handling and management
- Computer literacy
- Skilled problem solver
- Patient care and physical therapy
- Patient and family education
- Medical /surgical experience
- Long term care experience
- Healthcare ethics
- Preventative health
- Sanitation
- Strong clinical judgment
- Collecting vitals
- Data entry
- Order taking
- Coaching and mentoring
- Safety standards and protocols
- Tableside service
- Staff management
- Team Nursing Experience
- Patient Care
- Venipuncture
- Infection Control
- Diabetes Diagnosis and Treatment
- Clinical Documentation
- Catheterization
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Charge Nurse experience
- Epic Charting
- Meditech Charting
Timeline
Travel Nurse Telemetry
Piedmont Macon Medical Center-Main Campus
01.2023 - 03.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside Campus
01.2022 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2022
Nurse Extern
Phoebe Putney Health System
12.2019 - 01.2021
Manager
Mom And Pop Shop
03.2019 - 02.2022
Cashier
IGA, West
09.2013 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Albany State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Albany State University
High School Diploma -
Early County High School
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