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Sara Jones
Registered Nurse
Knoxville
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Quality Private Duty Care
05.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- 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
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UT Medical Center
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Managed caseload of 6-8 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN 05.2001 -
Skills
Patient Advocacy
Service Coordination
Referral Coordination
Patient care planning
Medical assessment
Medical evaluation
Care management
Case Management
Patient Counseling
Chronic Disease Management
Interests
Reading
Running
Accomplishments
- Awards - Given "CARE" Award at current job for highest number of positive patient feedback comments
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Quality Private Duty Care
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UT Medical Center
01.2021 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Nursing
Middle Tennessee State University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University
05.2001 -
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