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AMELIA JONES, RN

963 E. Main Street

 Nashua, NH 03060

                                        603-555-5220 

EDUCATION

Rivier College, Nashua, NH

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – May, 1994

 

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Dedicated and patient-focused Registered Nurse with proven expertise in acute patient care, staff development, and family advocacy.

 

Ø       Exceptional capacity to multitask: manage competing priorities with ease while fostering delivery of superior patient care.

Ø       Solid administrative and referral experience include admissions, assessment, treatment, referral, and education for a broad range of patients.

Ø       Widely recognized as an excellent care provider and patient advocate.

Ø       Demonstrated ability to forge, lead, and motivate outstanding healthcare teams that provide top-quality patient care.

Ø       Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; superior accuracy in patient history, charting, and other documentation.

 

Certifications and Proficiencies

Ventilator care                                 Med/Surg                                       ICU and CCU
ER Procedures                                  Triple lumen CVP                             AV fistulas
Telemetry                                        Intravenous therapy                         Phlebotomy
Basic life support                              Care plan administration                   NG/Sump and Peg tubes
Patient/family education                    Training and inservices                     Meditech documentation  

CAREER EXPERIENCE

St Joseph’s Hospital, Nashua, NH                                                         2004 – Present

Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Serve as charge nurse caring for patients with life-threatening illnesses, including acute congestive failure, acute myocardial infraction, drug overdose, massive trauma, respiratory failure and disseminated intravascular coagulopathy. Promote health and support patients and families in coping with illness. Skilled in bedside monitoring, 12-lead EKG, and Bennet 7600 ventilator.

 

·          Provide strong contributions as key member of unit quality assurance program designed to identify and evaluate problems, manage patient census, and allocate staff assignments.

·          Exhibit motivation and dedication by providing the highest quality of care to each patient.

 

Milford Medical Center, Milford, NH                                                                  2001- 2004

Emergency Staff Nurse

Provided care for patients suffering from trauma, acute chest pain, respiratory failure / complaints, drug overdoses, and gastrointestinal bleeds. Acquired and recorded patient information. Prepared patients for surgical and radiological procedures, initiated and maintained intravenous therapy, and operated 12-lead EKG.

 

·          Contributed substantially to successful JCAHO accreditation within the department.

·          Implemented and coordinated ongoing staff education program.

 

Elliot Hospital, Manchester, NH                                                           1996 - 2000                                                                      

Registered Nurse

Delivered a complete range of RN services and expertise. Accurately obtained and documented patient history and medication lists, assessed individual conditions and needs, and selected departmental referrals for acute and chronically ill patients. Prepared equipment and assisted physicians during patient examinations and treatments. Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.

 

·          Repeatedly commended by patients and supervisors for outstanding quality of care; received consistent mention in care survey responses.

·          Maintained a high degree of accuracy to achieve optimal patient acuity monitoring.

·          Significantly improved facility’s public image by ensuring exceptional patient satisfaction.

 

Concord Reformatory, Concord, MA                                                                   1994 - 1996

Registered Nurse

Provided triage, referrals, direct nursing care, and medication administration to incarcerated population. Organized and managed regular clinics involving external physicians, including ophthalmology, ENT, Med/Surg, orthopedics, and podiatry professionals. Scheduled and managed external medical consultations in concert with security and other necessary personnel. Created, managed, and maintained patient medical and health records.

 

·          Selected to serve as Infection Control Coordinator, maintaining tuberculosis and hepatitis standards and conducted screenings and preventative activities.

·          Organized and facilitated meetings with security managers to ensure infection control policy compliance.

 

 

Adapted from:  CareerPerfect.com