Float Pool Registered Nurse
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WILLIAML. JONES JR.
R E G I S T E R E D N U R S E
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
CONTACT INFO
MY SKILLS
Experienced professionally trained
Registered Nurse licensed with
strong clinical and people skills
ensuring high standards of culturally
competent care for wide variety of
patients with diverse needs.
Responsible R.N. with excellent
communication skills demonstrated
by 25 plus years of experience in
healthcare with a strong background
in critical care.
Address
Phone
*******@*****.***
28720 Mt. Lassen Lane
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
90275
WORK EXPERIENCE
Make Home visits to patients in the South Bay, Torrance, Redondo Beach, Manhattan
Beach, El Segundo, Hawthorne, Gardena, Lomita, Palos Verdes, Lakewood and Long
Beach areas.
• Perform Head to Toe Assessments on newly admitted patients and discuss current
treatment regimen for IV Therapies.
• Administer various IV Antibiotics to treat
Sepsis/Infections, IV Hydration for patients who do not consume adequate amounts of fluids for hydration, TPN for patients who are
Nutritionally deprived due to inability to swallow due to esophageal Cancer, or some
obstructions, Chemotherapy connects and disconnects for Leukemia, Lymphoma, and
autoimmune medications for Ulcerative Colitis and
Crohn’s.
• Conduct Field Supervisory rounds for LVN’s and Nursing Assistants for continuity of care.
• Attend all training and meetings as required by
Leadership.
• Discuss process improvements with Leadership for optimal outcomes for clients served on a
daily basis.
• Team player and assist colleagues daily with clients to assist with productivity.
• Start Peripheral IV’s for patient’s not having a Picc Line or Midline for IV therapy as
prescribed.
• Discuss Disease Management strategies with clients to prevent future complications with
chronic or acute illnesses.
• Formulate a Plan of Care that is individualized to each client’s specific needs.
• Collaborate with other disciplines ie.PT, OT, ST an MSW for resources that client may need
and can benefit from during treatment regimen.
• Perform Hospital Hookups for IV therapy for patients being discharged to Home, SNF, B&C,
or ALF.
Premier Home Infusion Pharmacy/Healthcare Services Field RN Home Infusion Nurse 2022-Present
strong clinical judgement
patient/family focused
qualified critical care nurse
problem resolution capability
thorough physical assessments
venipuncture/blood draw expert
spirometer reading accuracy
proper catheter insertion/ removal
tracheotomy care
hospice philosophy understanding
patient evaluation/ intervention
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EDUCATION
AFFILIATIONS
Dillard University - Bachelors of
Science in Biology - 1990
Dillard University - Bachelors of
Science in Nursing - 1997
WORK EXPERIENCE
Board Member of the Randal D.
Simmons Outreach Foundation
since 2009
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc
Masonic Order
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Manage a team of 7 employees (coordinators and
nurses) for day to day operations
Conduct bi-weekly staff meetings for continuity of care of patients
Responsible for direct reports for team members
Attend leadership meetings with upper
management for planning and logistics
Directly supervise and perform 1:1 meetings with
each team member to discuss patient care, issues,
and improvement strategies
Collaborate with Providers
Educate team members, patients, and family
members on various types of care i.e. wound care,
foley care, etc
Assist team in making home visits in the Greater Los Angeles region
Conduct conflict resolution meetings with
patients/ family members
Discuss treatment plans with providers and team
members
Facilitate team and departmental goals to meet
objectives from upper leadership
Anthem Blue Cross/ Care More
RN Manager Home Nursing Service 2017-2022
• Educated patients, family and caregivers on how to self administer IV Medications as
ordered per MD and also how to troubleshoot pumps
and tubing for proper functioning.
• Draw weekly labs as ordered from Picc Lines, Midlines, Port A Cath or perform venipuncture
with Butterfly needles to obtain blood specimens as ordered per MD.
• Perform weekly Picc Line Midline, or Port A Cath Dressing changes using Sterile Technique
to prevent serious infections for client.
• Collaborate with ordering MD’s to approve Plan of Care upon assessment of patient needs.
• Received numerous positive Feedback from patients and family members about my
Professionalism, Excellent Care provided and
recognition for Outstanding and Thorough
knowledge of clients current healthcare issues and options to manage better for optimal
outcomes.
• Always going the extra mile and being a Patient
Advocate for Optimal Outcomes in there
Healthcare.
WORK EXPERIENCE
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Assessed prior level of function, living situation, and current resources for newly admitted patients
Collaborated with patient/ family members to create a realistic discharge plan of care Coordinated transfer of patients
Scheduled follow up appointments for patients
Scheduled patients with appropriate dialysis centers and coordinated transportation Coordinated Hospice/ Palliative care consults
Arranged Home Health RN, Home PT, Home OT, Home ST, and Home IV administration for patients
Attended daily rounds with Hospitalist
HealthCare Partners Medical Group
RN Case Manager 2013 - 2016
Utilized Interqual system in Emergency Department
Coordinated Home Health/ Hospice refferals
Assisted High Risk/ Frequently readmitted patients Coordinated appropriate level of care of patients with insurance IPA's for authorization of care
Arranged transfer of patients to contracted IPA hospitals when stable Providence Little Company of Mary Hospital
RN Case Manager 2011-2013
Performed head to toe assessments on patients
Titrated vasoactive medications per MD orders
Monitored Vent/Trach patients and performed inline suctioning as needed Treated cardiac arrhythmias per protocol and performed BLS, ACLS CPR as needed Monitored post Angioplasty patients / treated with anticoagulation therapy per ordered parameters
Performed Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
Monitored cardiac output utilizing Swan-Ganz Central Venous Catheters with hemodynamically unstable patients
Providence Little Company of Mary Hospital
RN Intensive Care Dept 2009 - 2011
Perform full physical assessments
Administer medication to patients with bleeding disorders, autoimmune diseases, sepsis, and cancer
Draw labs as ordered per Physician
Perform and discontinue Picc Line, Midline, and Port A Cath dressing as needed Travel to patients' homes in the LA County area
Work at Alternative Treatment Sites
Attend mandatory meeting for new medications provided by vendors Home Infusion Field R.N.
Option Care Enterprise
2016-2017
WORK EXPERIENCE
Refer to previous ICU skills as stated above
Worked at various hospitals in the Los Angeles and Los Angeles County Areas Secure Nursing Service
RN Intensive Care and Critical Depts 2008 - 2009
Refer to previous ICU skills as stated above
Worked in Post Anesthesia Care Units (PACU) and performed the following duties: extensive pain management utilizing pca pumps/ epidural pumps for dilaudid, morphine, fentanyl, ropivicaine, and bupivicaine medictions
monitored surgical drains for
monitored patients with spinal blocks
closely monitored airway and respiratory status of all post operative patients Worked in a variety of hospitals in the New Orleans and Greater New Orleans Areas NHO Staffing, LLC
RN Intensive Care and Post
Anesthesia Depts
2006 - 2008
Made home visits to Veterans within a 65 mile radius in the New Orleans area Educated Veterans on disease management, medications, and side/ adverse effects Collaborated with dietician to meet nutritional needs of Veterans Collaborated with wound care nurse to treat and prevent pressure/ venous stasis ulcers. Collaborated with physical therapist to assist with mobility issues Performed Geriatric Depression Screenings to identify Veterans who may be at high risk for suicidal and homicidal ideations
Collaborated with social worker to provide resources for Veterans Supervised LPN's and delegated appropriate patient assignments Made RN Supervisory visits
Veterans Administration Medical Center New Orleans, LA RN Home Based Primary Care 2005 - 2007
Refer to previous ICU skills as stated above
Veterans Administration Medical Center New Orleans, LA RN Intensive Care Dept 1999 - 2005
Officer in Charge of Operations
Managed Base Medical Clinic
United States Navy Reserve
Nurse Corps Officer (Lieutenant
Commander)
2001 - 2008
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Supervised 10-15 Navy Reservist consisting of Officers and Enlisted personnel Given "By Direction Authority" to endorse special military personnel request/ documents per Navy Regulations
Obtained Secret Clearance for classified/ secured documents for review and endorsements Ensured that all personnel were physically and medically qualified for deployment per Navy Regulations
Attended monthly briefings with the Commanding Officer of the Base to collaborate, plan, and implement tasks to be accomplished for drill weekends and ongoing training Refer to previous ICU skills as stated above
Additionally, I utilized Leech Therapy to revascularize tissue for vascular patients who underwent surgery
Alton Ochsner Medical Center
RN Intensive Care Dept 1998 - 1999
Performed head to toe assessments for assigned patients Coordinated with physical, speech, and occupational therapists to ensure that patients participated in appropriate therapies for continuity of care Performed G-Tube/Peg Tube/Naso-gastric tube feedings as ordered per dietary needs Performed trach managment/ suctioning as needed for patients with respiratory issues Transfused blood products as ordered per paramters Performed bladder scans and coordinated bowel/ bladder programs Performed appropriate wound care for patients with skin integrity issues Assisted nursing assistants with transferring patients to and from beds and wheelchairs Touro Infirmary Hospital
RN Brain Injury Rehab Unit 1997 - 1998
Provided and maintained all security checkpoints on the base Escorted Dignitaries and High Ranking Government Officials to secure locations Ensured safety for all military personnel and family members residing on the base and made perimeter checks to all classified checkpoints on the base Trained fellow military personnel in self defense techniques during monthly seminars Provided full identification to all military, civilian, and vendors entering base Provided ongoing training to all personnel to neutralize any threats towards the safety of all personnel on base and in neighboring communities with local law enforcement agencies Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies and trained with Special Weapons and Tactics Units (SWAT) for hostage rescue operations and tactical scenarios United States Marine Corps Reserve
Military Policeman 1986 - 1994
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