Jessica Richards
Hanover,ON
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Dialysis & Emergency Departments
Hanover & District Hospital
12.2022 - Current
- Reduced complications by accurately assessing patients'' needs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing attentive and compassionate care during dialysis treatments.
- Improved patient outcomes through diligent monitoring of vital signs and timely intervention when necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive care for all patients undergoing dialysis.
- Increased patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols throughout the entire dialysis process.
- Established strong rapport with patients through active listening skills, empathy, and genuine concern for their wellbeing during treatment sessions.
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic kidney disease, helping them navigate complex medical information while maintaining hope for improved health outcomes.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
Brightshores Health System
12.2021 - 12.2023
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in critical care settings.
- Reduced infection rates by maintaining strict adherence to aseptic techniques and protocols.
- Improved patient satisfaction with compassionate and individualized care plans tailored to their unique needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline the delivery of comprehensive healthcare services.
- Provided life-saving interventions for critically ill patients, ensuring timely and effective treatment.
- Administered complex medication regimens safely, adhering to established dosages and schedules to prevent adverse effects or drug interactions.
- Proactively identified potential complications with early intervention strategies, decreasing morbidity rates among critically ill patients.
- Educated family members on crucial aspects of patient care, fostering collaborative relationships between all parties involved in a patient''s recovery process.
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
Hamilton Health Sciences
01.2014 - 11.2021
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in critical care settings.
- Reduced infection rates by maintaining strict adherence to aseptic techniques and protocols.
- Improved patient satisfaction with compassionate and individualized care plans tailored to their unique needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline the delivery of comprehensive healthcare services.
- Provided life-saving interventions for critically ill patients, ensuring timely and effective treatment.
- Mentored new nursing staff, sharing knowledge of critical care best practices and procedures.
- Administered complex medication regimens safely, adhering to established dosages and schedules to prevent adverse effects or drug interactions.
- Proactively identified potential complications with early intervention strategies, decreasing morbidity rates among critically ill patients.
- Documented accurate and detailed medical records, facilitating seamless communication among healthcare providers.
- Educated family members on crucial aspects of patient care, fostering collaborative relationships between all parties involved in a patient''s recovery process.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency within the Critical Care Unit and increasing overall hospital performance levels.
- Performed advanced life support measures during emergency situations, contributing positively to high survival rates for critically ill patients experiencing cardiac arrest or other life-threatening events.
- Initiated rapid response protocols for deteriorating patient conditions, stabilizing vital signs and preventing further complications in a timely manner.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON06.2013
Skills
- Data Collection
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Vaccine Administration
- Precepting
- Chart Updating
- Medical Assessment
- Emergency Response
- Patient Management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Dialysis & Emergency Departments
Hanover & District Hospital
12.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
Brightshores Health System
12.2021 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
Hamilton Health Sciences
01.2014 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McMaster University
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