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Debra Jenkins

Quincy

Summary

Patient-oriented Nurse with 45 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with LTC specialty.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Sunset Home
10.2023 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime costs.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing Practice

John Wood Community College
Quincy, IL
05.2008

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Documentation and Charting
  • Patient Assessment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Infection control measures
  • Patient Care
  • Wound Care
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Patient Management
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Licensed RN
  • Taking vitals
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Medication Distribution
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Relationship Building
  • Diabetes management
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • ADL Assistance
  • Staff Supervision
  • Chest pain management
  • HIPAA Education
  • Long-Term Care
  • Geriatric Nursing
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Removing sutures
  • Feeding pumps understanding
  • Palliative care awareness
  • Mental Health Nursing
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Home care

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Sunset Home
10.2023 - Current

Associate of Science - Nursing Practice

John Wood Community College
Debra Jenkins