Jacinda Fruge
Deville
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with 20 years of expertise in diverse healthcare settings. Skilled in assessments, emergency response, documentation, infection control measures and assisting with administrative duties. Committed to delivering high quality care and improving patient satisfaction through collaborative teamwork.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Department Of Justice, Federal Bureau Of Prisons
06.2012 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments, documenting findings and developing care plans.
- Evaluate patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safe and effective treatment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and address complex health needs.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes and optimize workflow processes.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting care plans based on clinical assessments and feedback.
- Advocated for inmate health rights, ensuring compliance with institutional policies and standards of care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Competently utilizes specialized monitoring equipment including but not limited to EKG machines, blood pressure machines, glucometers, defibrillators, suction equipment, etc.
- Maintained safety and composure while managing patient care in a high-stress correctional setting.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided skilled, quick and level-headed emergency response in critical and traumatic situations
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals involved in acute incidents
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to the institution, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while managing high volumes of patient intakes, admissions, and triage assessments.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Performs infection surveillance testing to include but not limited to COVID-19, MRSA, HIV, Flu, Step and tuberculin skin testing
- Experienced in managing tuberculosis prevention and control program
- Experienced in conducting immunization and tracking for inmates and staff for various preventable infections
- Experienced in auditing charts for pertinent data related to infection prevention and control
- Experienced in assisting with monitoring and updating staff credential files
- Participated in the development of training and educational materials/programs for use at the institution and throughout the BOP
- Assisted administration and legal department by conducting chart audits and formulating legal claim responses
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel programs
Registered Nurse
CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital
06.2006 - 05.2012
- Specialized in Postpartum, Newborn, Labor and Delivery, and Pediatric Care
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments, documenting findings and developing care plans.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting care plans based on clinical assessments and feedback.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- 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.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Louisiana State University At Alexandria
Alexandria, LA05-2006
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Medication administration
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Emergency response
- Data collection
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Department Of Justice, Federal Bureau Of Prisons
06.2012 - Current
Registered Nurse
CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital
06.2006 - 05.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Louisiana State University At Alexandria