Jennifer Jones Harris
Paragould
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse specializing in Pre-Admission Testing. Delivered high-quality patient care through effective monitoring of vital signs and precise medication administration. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes by fostering a supportive and empathetic environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Integris Bass Baptist Health Center
04.1998 - 09.1998
- Cared for postpartum mothers and newborns, ensuring comfort and recovery during critical early stages. Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries, providing immediate care to newborns post-birth. Cared for infants in special care nursery and coached new mothers on postpartum self-care and infant care practices.
- Administered patient medications and monitored vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and post-discharge care.
RN
Mary Washington Hospital
06.1997 - 10.1997
- Cared for one or two critically ill patients in the CVICU. This included constant monitoring, titration of vasoactive medications, and management of patients requiring artificial ventilation. Assisted in recovery of heart patients immediately post-surgery, facilitating optimal healing and transition to further care.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Assisted in the development of individualized care plans based on patient assessments.
RN
St. Bernards Regional Medical Center
06.1996 - 04.1997
- My responsibilities in CVICU included caring for one or two critically ill patients. Monitored vital signs, titrated vasoactive medications, and managed patients requiring artificial ventilation to maintain stability. Assisted in recovery of heart patients post-surgery, facilitating safe transitions to recovery.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Assisted in educating patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
Education
B.S. - Nursing
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR01-1996
Skills
- IV medication administration
- Medication management
- Patient assessments
- Patient evaluation
- Patient education
- Critical care management
- Patient education
- Family advocacy
- Strong clinical judgment
- Cardiac monitoring
- Critical care
Accomplishments
- Intensive Care - Responsible for unit of 18 patients, providing daily functions such as grooming, bathing, feeding and turning in bed.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Perinatal Care - Assisted physicians in focus studies in prenatal care.Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
- National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health
Timeline
RN
Integris Bass Baptist Health Center
04.1998 - 09.1998
RN
Mary Washington Hospital
06.1997 - 10.1997
RN
St. Bernards Regional Medical Center
06.1996 - 04.1997
B.S. - Nursing
Arkansas State University
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
AWARDS
Member of Sigma Theta Tau, Honor Society, Member of Alpha Lambda Delta, Honor Society