Jessie Dunham
DeQuincy
Summary
Accomplished RN with a proven track record at LCMH and WCCH, enhancing patient outcomes through expert emergency care and effective staff leadership. Skilled in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and fostering compassion, significantly improved health outcomes and patient satisfaction. Excelled in mentoring staff and streamlining operations, demonstrating a commitment to excellence in nursing.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
LCMH
03.2022 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
RN, Emergency Room
WCCH
05.2020 - Current
- Supported optimal pain management for patients by promptly assessing pain levels and administering appropriate interventions as needed.
- Maintained strict infection control measures to minimize risk of transmission within the Emergency Department setting.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by implementing efficient workflow processes and resource allocation strategies.
- Contributed to the reduction of medication errors through diligent verification of orders and proper medication administration techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - RN
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA05.2010
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Health Promotion
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Monitoring
- Precepting
- Staff Supervision
- Nursing staff leadership
- Cardiac Care
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Emergency Care
- Emergency Procedures
- Critical Care
Timeline
RN
LCMH
03.2022 - Current
RN, Emergency Room
WCCH
05.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - RN
McNeese State University
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