Jennifer Yakus
Gilbert
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 13+ years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication, patient/family education, and planning long-term for patients. Proficient at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to delivering compassionate care that reflects the Core Values of the organization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
10.2019 - Current
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations while fostering trust between medical staff and patients'' families.
- Supported needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
RN Floor Nurse
Chandler Regional Medical Center
10.2013 - 10.2019
- Utilized Cerner to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Ensured accuracy in patient records by meticulously documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes, ultimately contributing to better-informed decision making by healthcare providers.
- Supported patients in completing activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming and shower assistance.
- Upheld regulatory compliance within the nursing practice through adherence to state mandates, facility policies, and established ethical guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges - Rio Salado Community College
Tempe, AZ05.2010
Skills
- Therapy and treatment
- Procedural assistance
- Life support and IV administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Reporting and documentation
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- ECG
- Central Line Management
- Airway Management
- End of life care
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN) certification - ACLS and BLS Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
10.2019 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
Chandler Regional Medical Center
10.2013 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges - Rio Salado Community College
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