Sally Jarvis
Rison,AR
Summary
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. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Registered Nurse
Southeast Arkansas Preparatory High School
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Administer medications
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries
- Oversaw health services for school of 220 students and faculty.
- Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
Registered Nurse
Jefferson Regional Urgent Care
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse-Chronic Care Management
Family Medicine of White Hall
11.2016 - 08.2017
- Formulated lists of current and past medical conditions.
- Used software to create detailed patient reports on patient's condition status and treatments received.
- Adhered to all procedures, policies and protocols to support patient safety.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, ER visits, ancillary testing, and other enabling services for patients.
Registered Nurse-Weekend Supervisor
The Green House Cottages of Southern Hills
11.2015 - 11.2016
- Supported nursing team in exceeding patient care goals and fostering continuous improvement.
- Consulted and coordinated with health care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for elderly patients and caregivers.
- Closely monitored acute conditions related to falls and accidents, as well as chronic conditions, such as arthritis and COPD.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Jefferson Regional Medical Center
08.2007 - 08.2015
- Assisted physicians with procedures and minor outpatient surgeries.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Shift Charge Nurse
Trinity Village
03.1996 - 08.2007
- Consulted and coordinated with health care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Prepared, administered and recorded prescribed medications and reported adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with policy.
- Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for elderly patients and caregivers.
- Anticipated needs of aging adults and worked closely with multidisciplinary team to provide individualized care to elderly patients.
School Nurse, LPN
Woodlawn School District
08.1996 - 05.2006
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southeast Arkanas College
Pine Bluff, AR05-2007
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Pine Technical College
Pine Bluff, AR12-1995
Skills
- Acute care expertise
- Conflict resolution
- Teamwork
- Empathy
- Ethics and confidentiality
- Lab result interpretation
- Discharge coordination
- Diabetes management
- Chart updating
- Professional bedside manner
- Geriatric care
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
Timeline
School Registered Nurse
Southeast Arkansas Preparatory High School
08.2018 - 05.2019
Registered Nurse
Jefferson Regional Urgent Care
01.2017 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse-Chronic Care Management
Family Medicine of White Hall
11.2016 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse-Weekend Supervisor
The Green House Cottages of Southern Hills
11.2015 - 11.2016
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Jefferson Regional Medical Center
08.2007 - 08.2015
School Nurse, LPN
Woodlawn School District
08.1996 - 05.2006
Shift Charge Nurse
Trinity Village
03.1996 - 08.2007
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southeast Arkanas College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Pine Technical College
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