Jana Jacobs
Indianapolis
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with a passion for emergency, trauma, critical care, and pediatric nursing. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented with a proven history of critical thinking, exceptional written and verbal communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
IU Health
08.2024 - Current
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Assisted with wound/drain care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Professional Nursing Tutor
Ivy Tech Community College
09.2023 - Current
- Facilitated individual or group tutoring sessions for LPN and RN students enrolled at Ivy Tech Community College in Fundamentals, Medsurg, Mental Health, OB/Peds, and Pharmacology.
- Clarified subject-specific content relevant to the students' current coursework and agenda.
- Adapted tutoring or teaching styles to effectively reach each student.
- Collaborated with the Program Chair and faculty to provide the most current and relevant information.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Union Hospital
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Medical Transcriptionist
Pike Medical Consultants
11.2021 - 05.2024
- Documented patient histories, physical exam, and other pertinent health information in the electronic health record.
- Handled daily agendas by organizing daily tasks, preparing all necessary paperwork for the provider and managing all other administrative tasks.
- Identified and rectified inconsistencies, deficiencies and discrepancies in medical documentation.
- Worked cohesively with physicians, registered nurses, and clinical staff to complete transcriptions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
Terre Haute, IN05.2024
Associate of Arts - undefined
Shawnee Community College
Ullin, IL08.2021
Skills
- Wound care
- EMR systems
- Patient care planning
- Nursing workflow management
- Patient education
- Physical assessment
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- CLAS (Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services)
Timeline
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
IU Health
08.2024 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Union Hospital
05.2024 - 08.2024
Professional Nursing Tutor
Ivy Tech Community College
09.2023 - Current
Medical Transcriptionist
Pike Medical Consultants
11.2021 - 05.2024
Associate of Arts - undefined
Shawnee Community College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
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