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Jacque Gray

Santa Clarita

Summary

Proactive Registered Nurse Level 3 specializing in NICU with extensive experience in high-risk deliveries and neonatal care. Demonstrated expertise in patient assessment, critical interventions, and mentoring new staff. Strong skills in care coordination, clinical leadership, and improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practices. 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

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
10.2004 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Provided compassionate emotional support to families during difficult times while navigating the complexities of neonatal intensive care.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the NICU, resulting in improved patient outcomes and overall unit performance.
  • Assisted in high-risk deliveries as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing immediate stabilization and resuscitation efforts for newborns in need of critical intervention.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, providing guidance on best practices and specialized knowledge of neonatal care techniques.
  • Coordinated with social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive support for families navigating the NICU journey.

Registered Nurse

HRN Services
08.1998 - 10.2004
  • Managed complex cases, addressing needs of premature infants requiring ventilator support, IV therapy, and total parenteral nutrition.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing exceptional care for critically ill neonates in a Level III NICU setting.
  • Served as a resource to fellow staff members, sharing knowledge of neonatal care best practices to facilitate continuous improvement.

Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU

Huntington Hospital
05.1988 - 10.1998
  • Provided compassionate emotional support to families during difficult times while navigating the complexities of neonatal intensive care.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the NICU, resulting in improved patient outcomes and overall unit performance.
  • Assisted in high-risk deliveries as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing immediate stabilization and resuscitation efforts for newborns in need of critical intervention.

Education

Diploma in Nursing - Nursing

Methodist School Of Nursing
Peoria, IL
06.1987

Skills

  • Decision-Making
  • Care Coordination
  • Clinical Leadership
  • Team Leadership
  • Medication Administration
  • Mentoring and Coaching
  • Staff Supervision
  • Staff Training

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
10.2004 - Current

Registered Nurse

HRN Services
08.1998 - 10.2004

Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU

Huntington Hospital
05.1988 - 10.1998

Diploma in Nursing - Nursing

Methodist School Of Nursing
Jacque Gray