NATALIE JOURDAN, RN

Bayamon, PR 914-***-**** adxynp@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-jourdan/

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated, goal-driven nursing professional with 12+ years of progressive experience in providing exceptional nursing service to diverse patient populations. Adaptable to various medical disciplines, including organ transplantation, critical care, medical-surgical, and telemetry. Equipped with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, essential in driving performance excellence among healthcare colleagues to deliver maximum patient satisfaction. Proven ability to function in a stressful, fast-paced environment while maintaining composure and delivering high-quality work outcomes. Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity by proving bilingual proficiency, connecting with diverse types of patient personalities, gathering accurate information to devise care plans.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Case Management Customer Service Home Health Admission and Discharge Planning Risk Management Patient Education Outbound Calls Medication Administration Medical-Surgical Nursing Strong Organizational Skills Intensive Care Critical Care Nursing Infection Control Hemodynamic Drips Administration Performance Development Training and Development Performance Evaluation Quality Improvement Physical Assessment Basic Life Support Advanced Cardiac Life Support

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MEDICAL-SURGICAL TELEMETRY RN BROOKLYN VA HOSPITAL – Brooklyn, NY March-2020 – Current

Deliver high-quality primary nursing care for 4-6 medical-surgical/ telemetry patients requiring post-surgical management.

Monitor patients’ condition by obtaining vital signs, assessing for symptoms, and monitoring telemetry readings and EKG rhythms.

Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare workers to ensure effective case management, and adherence to care plans.

Function as a resource person for nursing staff, and preceptor for new nurses by orienting them to policies and procedures.

REGISTERED NURSE SUMMIT OAKS HOSPITAL – Summit, NJ July 2019 – Feb 2020

Facilitated admissions for patients seeking help for mental health illnesses and substance abuse treatment in a 21-bed unit.

Administered medication safely by adhering strictly to the established care plan and tapering doses as need to prevent withdrawal.

Conducted various assessment tools, including OOWS and CIWA, to monitor and communicate findings with the treatment team.

Assisted in developing strategies and procedures to maintain sobriety by providing treatment goals and group counseling.

INFUSION RN UNITED HEALTHCARE BRIOVA RX – Essex County NJ Mar 2018 – Dec 2018

Provided skilled nursing service to patients with various medical conditions, in compliance with physician’s order and treatment plan.

Observed aseptic technique in starting and establishing vascular access devices, dressing changes, and implanted port access.

Organized discussions with the members of the care team to evaluate treatment plan and patient responses to therapy.

Educated patients regarding self-care tips and self-administration of medication and monitored clinical therapy responses.

RMTI TRANSPLANT COORDINATOR MT. SINAI – New York, NY Oct 2016 – Mar 2018

Coordinated clinical aspects of kidney or pancreas transplantation, including evaluation and preparation of the transplant recipient.

Leveraged multitasking skills by conducting various clinical, educational, administrative, and technical aspects of transplantation.

Organized patient triage and scheduling by providing 24-hour on-call coverage, handling inbound calls, admissions, and lab works.

TRAVEL RN AMN HEALTHCARE INC. – San Diego, CA Nov 2011 – Oct 2016

Demonstrated expertise in intensive care nursing by assisting in multiple surgical, ICU and Telemetry units of various hospital assignments.

Maintained stable condition of patients by managing and monitoring them under multiple cardiac and sedative drips safely.

Observed infection control in assessing arterial lines, Swan Ganz catheter, and other vascular access points to avoid sepsis.

Assessed and evaluated patients’ condition on CVVH (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy) and IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump)

EARLY CAREER

REGISTERED NURSE ELLIS HOSPITAL – Schenectady, NY Aug 2010 – Nov 2011

REGISTERED NURSE ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER – Albany, NY Oct 2009 – Aug 2010

REGISTERED NURSE ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL – Troy, NY Nov 2008 – Sep 2009

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Expected Graduation: Sep 2021

Capella University – Minneapolis, MN

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, May 2009

Maria College – Albany, NY

LICENSES & CERTIFICATION

Registered Nurse in New York, RN License 620368, New York Board of Nursing, Current

Registered Nurse in New Jersey, RN License 26NR17149300, New Jersey Board of Nursing, Current

Critical Care Certificate, June 2015

EKG Certificate, May 2015

Intravenous Access and Phlebotomy Certificate, March 2020

NIH Stroke Scale Certificate, Aug 2008

Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, Exp Date: 02/22

Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association, Exp Date: 08/23

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Association of Critical Care Nurses

National Association of Hispanic Nurse

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), WorkDay, EMR- Epic, CCMS, Lenavi, ePaces, Meditech, Sorian, Language skills- English, Spanish, Haitian Creole

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