JAMI MAHAN FIGUEROA
Litchfield Park
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Seeking a nursing position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mind 24-7
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions in the psychiatric setting
- Oversee care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Educate patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
Registered Nurse
Neuropsychiatric Hospital
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Organ Recovery Coordinator
Donor Network Of Arizona
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Directing, overseeing, implementing, and maximizing the organ donation and procurement process in collaboration with the donation and family advocate (DFA), hospital staff, physicians, and medical director as needed.
- Responding to heart beating ventilated referrals and assessing organ donor suitability.
- Reviewed and evaluated test results to guide care and treatment options.
- Donor management, meeting donor management goals, allocation of organs, medical-legal activities surrounding death-neurological or cardiovascular, medical examiner consent, compliance with hospital policies, local, state, and federal requirements, as well as overseeing organ recovery and preservation
- Facilitating organ offers to transplant centers. In addition, is responsible for hospital development and professional education.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Millbrook Support Services
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Contracted RN with Carl T Hayden VA Medical Center
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
REGISTERED NURSE
ER| NuWest Health
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Contracted emergency RN able to, with minimal orientation, function fully as part of the emergency team.
- Effectively triage and stabilize patients presenting for emergency care from neonates to geriatrics using best practices and nursing protocols as appropriate.
- Perform skills such as venipuncture, placement and monitoring of NG/OG tubes, foley catheters, etc.
- Monitor and perform necessary interventions on ventilated patients.
- Safely administer medications as ordered for treatment of various conditions and monitor for therapeutic response or adverse reactions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
REGISTERED NURSE
TRAUMA ICU| Banner Health
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Caring for critically ill patients ranging from trauma patients initially received through the trauma bay, outreach, general surgery, cardiac, toxicology, complex medical and neurological patients.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
RN Supervisor
Proactive Service Engagement, Aetna/CVS
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Leading a group consisting of 30+ staff members, including registered nurses and service advocates performing proactive outreach to members with identified gaps in care for conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and autism.
- Offering guidance and support for members in need of assistance with prescriptions and imaging care.
- Offer ongoing RN care management and collaboration with supervising MDs on staff for optimization of member outcomes.
- Collaboration with other Aetna teams and leaders to develop new outreaches based on gaps identified through data analytics to serve our member population.
- Design and implement workflows for advocates including education on therapeutic communication and talking points for members and their families.
- Perform monthly and yearly performance audits, coaching and training for all team members.
REGISTERED NURSE, ER
MIHS/VALLEYWISE HEALTH
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Providing Emergency care for a diverse population across all age groups in collaboration with providers and other disciplines.
- Implementing and evaluating patient care including discharge planning throughout a patient encounter.
- Effectively serve all areas of the ER including triage, major medical, psychiatric hold, pediatric patients and fast track.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
REGISTERED NURSE
STEWARD HEALTHCARE
04.2017 - 11.2019
- Using critical thinking and effective communications skills in cooperation with providers and ancillary departments to administer care to patients presenting to the emergency department using established best practices and knowledge of regulatory guidelines.
- Served as Charge Nurse, managing patient and family member needs, throughput and provider concerns as well as staff scheduling.
- As Clinical Informatics Specialist focused on provider support and CPOE using newly implemented Cerner EMR.
- Identified areas of risk and implemented training for providers to increase meaningful use and improve communication between departments to accurately document and capture charges.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
REGISTERED NURSE
ER | ABRAZO HEALTHCARE
01.2015 - 05.2017
- Rendering individualized, age specific and direct bedside nursing care based on the nursing process and patient needs in a high acuity emergency setting.
- Function as a supervisor by assessing, planning, delegating and utilizing independent judgement in directing other healthcare employees for the provision of patient care.
- Systematically evaluate the quality and effectiveness of nursing care to identify and meet patient goals.
- Observe safety guidelines and safe work practices.
- Take on additional duties as charge/triage nurse when scheduled.
REGISTERED NURSE, ER
DIGNITY/ADEPTUS
03.2016 - 04.2017
- Operating in a freestanding ER setting, effectively assess needs of patients through triage to determine acuity level.
- Collaborating with MDs to provide timely and appropriate care based on specific needs of each ER patient.
- Successfully perform skills including venipuncture, EKG, medication administration, and proficient assistance with bedside procedures to fulfill individual patient plans of care as determined by the healthcare team.
- Using available lab equipment accurately to complete tests as ordered by MD as appropriate for determining patient health status.
- Responsible for daily quality control checks and maintenance on lab equipment to ensure accurate values.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
REGISTERED NURSE
ER | NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER
06.2014 - 12.2014
- Providing care to patients across the life span experiencing health crisis.
- Using a team nursing approach to patient care, accurately triage and assess patient condition and potential complications at initial contact to provide for appropriate care and safety.
- Collaborating with medical professionals to implement and evaluate patient care including discharge planning.
- Implementation of medical protocols based on patient-specific needs and assessment data.
- Accurate and timely documentation of assessment and patient response to treatment in the EMR.
- Delegate duties to nurses and other licensed personnel as appropriate.
- Thorough understanding of State Board regulations, hospital policies, and EMTALA regulations required to perform job duties successfully.
REGISTERED NURSE
COMMUNITY BRIDGES
03.2014 - 07.2014
- In an acute drug/alcohol detox/psychiatric crisis setting, providing primary medical assessment and treatment during the intake process.
- Operating under standing orders through the Director of Medicine, administering medications as appropriate for the stabilization of clients wishing to participate in programs offered by Community Bridges including ongoing recovery services and/or psychiatric treatment.
- Communicating and working in cooperation with law enforcement, local hospitals and long term drug/alcohol/psychiatric facilities provide the most appropriate care for client needs both in crisis and throughout recovery.
REGISTERED NURSE
HOME HEALTH, MGA HOME HEALTH
02.2014 - 07.2014
- Providing skilled nursing care in the home setting for patients with chronic illnesses who require full time monitoring.
- Trained and experienced in tracheostomy care and suctioning, vent dependent patients, insulin dependent diabetics, wound care, PEG tube care and med administration, ongoing assessments noting status changes, adverse reactions, wound assessment and care.
- Implementing appropriate interventions and maintaining contact with providers to improve/maintain patient status.
- Extensive, ongoing patient and family teaching regarding disease process, nutritional needs/restrictions, medication, and medical equipment use and care.
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing
Central Arizona College
Coolidge, AZ12.2013
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Venipuncture and Sample Collection
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Infection Control And Aseptic Procedures
- Triage
- Disease Management
- Mental Health Care
- EMR Systems
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS/BLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course*
- NIHSS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mind 24-7
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Neuropsychiatric Hospital
01.2023 - 03.2023
Organ Recovery Coordinator
Donor Network Of Arizona
06.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Millbrook Support Services
01.2022 - 06.2022
REGISTERED NURSE
ER| NuWest Health
09.2021 - 11.2021
REGISTERED NURSE
TRAUMA ICU| Banner Health
03.2021 - 09.2021
RN Supervisor
Proactive Service Engagement, Aetna/CVS
03.2020 - 03.2021
REGISTERED NURSE, ER
MIHS/VALLEYWISE HEALTH
06.2019 - 03.2020
REGISTERED NURSE
STEWARD HEALTHCARE
04.2017 - 11.2019
REGISTERED NURSE, ER
DIGNITY/ADEPTUS
03.2016 - 04.2017
REGISTERED NURSE
ER | ABRAZO HEALTHCARE
01.2015 - 05.2017
REGISTERED NURSE
ER | NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER
06.2014 - 12.2014
REGISTERED NURSE
COMMUNITY BRIDGES
03.2014 - 07.2014
REGISTERED NURSE
HOME HEALTH, MGA HOME HEALTH
02.2014 - 07.2014
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing
Central Arizona College
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