Registered Nurse Mental Health
Resume:
Jeanette-Maria C. Blackledge
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
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Objective: To obtain a position as a Registered Nurse
Education
Masters of Science in Nursing Education July 2019
University of Phoenix
Bachelors of Science in Nursing August 2016
University of Phoenix
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Registered Nursing January 2014
Medical Careers Institute, School of Health Science of ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA
Perused General Courses February 2009- March 2011
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ (Online)
RN Clinical Training and Preceptorship Highlights
Make an occupied bed - Give a bed bath - Provide oral care for dependent patients - Offering/removing bedpan/urinal - Turn and position a patient - Assist with ambulation - Transfer patient from bed to wheelchair - Initiate or comply with isolation procedures - Physical assessment of an adult/child - Assess vital signs - Apply and interpret a pulse oximeter - Administer O2 therapy - Perform finger stick blood glucose - Measure intake and output - Perform passive ROM - Provide patient education - Assist with admit or discharge patient - Administer medications using 5 rights and 3 checks - Insert and/or monitor peripheral IV catheter - Monitor central IV catheter - Cap a primary line for intermittent use - Monitor peripheral IV site - Monitor/assess IV flow rate - Discontinue IV - Perform oral pharyngeal or nasopharyngeal suctioning - Administer tracheostomy care - Perform tracheostomy care - Apply and/or monitor a condom catheter - Insert indwelling or straight catheter - Discontinue Foley catheter - Monitor and/or perform urinary catheter care - Monitor NG tube - Check placement and residual of NG tube - Administer tube feeding - Maintain gastrointestinal suctioning - Monitor/perform ostomy site care - Administer wound care - Change sterile dressing - Maintain closed wound drainage system - Obtain specimen - Apply antiembolism stocking - Receive a patient from surgery - Mental status exam - Perform mental health interview with psychiatric client - Demonstrate appropriate use of therapeutic communication skills specific to psychiatric nursing care - Monitor patient safety in psychiatric setting - Initiate and/or assess cardiac monitoring - Complete neuro check - Administer or monitor blood transfusion - Administer and/or monitor IV titrated medications
Certifications
NCLEX-RN- 000******* Expires: October 2020
Ambulatory Care Nurse- Board Certified Expires: February 2021
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Certification Expires: August 2021
Work Experience
ECPI (Medical Careers Institute)
Adjunct Faculty Registered Nursing Program July 2019-Present
-Provide clinical instruction in hospital setting for RN students during Med/Surg and Acute Care rotations
-Provide simulation instruction using interactive manikins during Med/Surg and Acute Care rotations
- Develop lesson plans to compliment student experiences while in clinical and simulation settings
GiaCare (Contractor)/Tricare Prime Clinic Virginia Beach Clinic October 2018-Present
Registered Nurse
-Triage patients, help delegate patient care to LPNs and Mas in the clinic to ensure smooth operations.
- Manage patient scheduling, review referrals and other administrative clinic duties.
- Rotate clinic coordinating duties to include tracking lab culture logs, nurse advice line follow up logs and ER visit logs, etc.
- Educate patients on new diagnoses, lifestyle changes, new medications and proper medication administration.
Sentara Urgent Care/Velocity Urgent Care July 2016- October 2018
Registered Nurse- Charge Nurse
-In charge of clinic supply ordering
- Triaging and rooming patients. Collecting and processing any needed labs as well as performing any nurse procedures and assisting with procedures.
- Work closely with team to ensure continuity of care and transfer patient to proper level of care.
Sentara Homecare Services September 2016 – July 2016
Registered Nurse Case Manager
-Manage the care of 25-30 at a time once discharged from acute hospital setting or skilled nursing facility.
-Coordinate care between several disciplines such as physical, occupational, speech therapies and home health aides.
-Work closely with patients’ doctor to promote optimal health in the home setting.
Sentara Anticoagulation Services July 2015 – September 2016
Registered Nurse Specialist
-Manage patient’s warfarin medication dosing. Using protocol and critical thinking skills based on patient’s lifestyle
-Work closely with nurses from up to 17 clinics coordinate patient care.
Sentara Norfolk General- 5RP March 2014- July 2015
Registered Nurse
•manage care of 3-5 patients
•perform skills such as IV placement, lab collection and wearing PPE
•train and orient new hire nurses
Passport Health Clinic October 2015- September 2015
Registered Nurse-Travel Consultant
•Provide clients with travel specific information on vaccines and medications prior to trip
•Administer needed vaccines and medication based on standing orders
72 Hour Perceptorship Neuro Unit Virginia Beach General January 2014
Student (Medical Careers Institute) December 2012- January 2014
Homemaker July 2010- December 2012
Ramstein Air Force Base Child Development Center November 2009- July 2010
Program Assistant
•Float between rooms as necessary to help meet the ratio needs of the center
•Responsible for meeting the needs of children in my care
American Video Center (Vogelwegh, Germany) (Store closed) January 2009-October 2009
Manager
•Assisted in the hiring and training of new employees
•Completing bi-weekly schedules and maintain employee vaults
•Order supplies and preparing shipments for up to 7 local stores
Rose & Womble, Virginia Beach July 2008- November 2008
Real Estate Assistant
•Liaison between clients and realtors. Scheduling open houses as well as private appointments for clients
•Organize schedules of 4 real estate teammates and their client lists
The Icing-Lynnhaven Mall, Virginia Beach (store closed) 2007
Third Key Management
•Assist customers with purchasing jewelry and accessories
•Opening and closing procedures, including paperwork and bank runs
•Receiving and displaying new merchandise
Bank of America, Virginia Beach 2006
Teller
•In charge of personal vault and assisted in counting bank vault daily
•Assist customers with cash transactions and safety deposit boxes
American Eagle Airlines, New York LGA airport February 2003- December 2005
Flight Attendant
•In charge of safety and comfort of all passengers
•Responsible for sales and distribution of alcoholic beverages and duty free items
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