JE'NALE KING-THURSTON

***** *** ****** • Dolton, IL 60619 • 773-***-**** • adicmz@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER PROFILE

Responsible Registered Nurse with excellent clinical and communication skills demonstrated by a decade of in-patient and acute care nursing experience. Possess the innate ability to execute strategic patient care while ensuring high standards of competence. Proven track record of providing stellar care for patients with a multiplicity of needs. Proficient with comprehensive assessment, development and implementation of care plans. Exemplary critical care nurse; hospice and palliative care experience. Effective leader who works with integrity and a high level of autonomy. Lastly, a new and flexible Nurse Practitioner, who strives for excellence and who wants to be amongst the best in the healthcare industry

EDUCATION

Governors State University- University Park, IL - Masters in Nursing -May 2015

Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University -Tallahassee, FL - Bachelor of Science in Nursing - 2004

Robert Morris University-Chicago, IL - Associate Degree of Applied Science - Medical Assistant -1999

CERTIFICATIONS

Cardiopulmonary Instructor 2020

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification 2019-2021

Registered Nurse in Illinois (License# provided upon request)

Family Nurse Practitioner(Completed 6/3/2017 License# Provided upon request)

Stop the Bleed Instructor

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Molina Healthcare – Family Nurse Practitioner

200 Oceangate STE 100, Long Beach, Ca 10/2019-Present

Provide preventive care services to patients in their home, community and nurse facility settings. Perform comprehensive medical assessments, formulate treatment plans, obtained specialists’ consultations as needed and documenting under the appropriate CPT codes as required. As a Nurse Practitioner, I provide the best quality care to patients by individualizing their needs within my scope of practice. That includes actively participating in regional meetings, obtaining knowledge on current therapies, prescribing medications as appropriate and accepting feedback from my supervising physician.

Northwestern Memorial Hospital- Travel Nurse – Oncology/Hematology/Digestive Health 07/2017-10/2019

251 E Huron St. Chicago, Il 60611

As a travel nurse, I’ve held a position of effectively assisting patients with their Pre and Post Chemotherapy needs.

I worked as a team player to assure each patient was given the proper medication management during their inpatient experience.

Currently, I assist physicians in the Digestive Health Department with small outpatient procedures and provide educational summaries

for future EGD and Colonoscopy needs to ensure a successful outcome.

Advocate Trinity Hospital – Charge Nurse –Step Down/ Intensive Care Unit 11/2006-7/2017

2320 E. 93rd Street, Chicago IL

Closely monitor intensive care conditions for patient s; administer chronic care procedures; responsible for assessing and identifying patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families; fosters atmosphere conducive to healing by providing emotional, psychological and medical support by adhering to therapeutic standards; measures health outcomes against patient care goals and standards making recommendations and necessary adjustments; follows nursing division philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing practice act and other governing agencies; resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies; maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures and regulations; protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations. Provide critical evaluation of heart failure patients; manage complex medication/treatment regimens; provide professional assistance to physicians with bedside surgical, procedures; diabetes and nutrition educator; wound care specialist; phlebotomy expert; counsel and treat patients with acute and chronic and issues such as COPD, Myocardial Infarction, arrhythmias, asthma and pulmonary diseases.

La RaBida Children’s Hospital – Charge Nurse – Staff Nurse 08/2007-03/2008

6700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago IL

Charge nurse on neonatal unit overseeing an average of 12 patients per shift; liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension and effective administration of treatment plans; provided strategic tracheotomy care; monitored fluid intake and output levels on children with newly inserted gastric tubes; collaborated with social workers in providing safe foster home placement for the children; provided Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal and pediatric patients.

Northwestern Medical Center – Medical Assistant 06/1999-12/2003

220 W. Huron, Chicago IL

Administer vaccinations; provide bedside patient care as directed; recorded medical histories; took vital signs for assigned patients; prepared patients for procedures; assisted physicians during examinations; explained procedures to patients as directed; assisted with wound care; assisted RN’s as directed.

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