Jamie Pittsford
Yorktown
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
11.2021 - Current
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse, Diabetic Progressive Care
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
05.2018 - 11.2021
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Anderson, IN05-2018
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Muncie05-2004
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Basic life support
- Nonviolent crisis intervention (NVCI)
- Attention to detail
- Task prioritization
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork
Certification
Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Diabetic Progressive Care
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
05.2018 - 11.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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