JAYLA JONES, RN
Chicago,IL
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with hands-on Operating Room and PACU clinical experience. Experienced in circulating during C-sections, maintaining sterile fields, and providing post-operative monitoring including neurological assessments and hemodynamic stability. Committed to advancing expertise in perioperative and critical care nursing while prioritizing patient safety and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agency CNA
Various Healthcare Facilities
Chicago, IL
01.2025 - Current
- Delivered patient-centered care across diverse clinical settings.
- Adapted quickly to unit protocols and varying patient acuity levels.
- Assisted patients with daily activities, ensuring comfort and safety during care routines.
- Supported needs of 10+ residents under long-term care.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Provided direct post-surgical patient care in high-acuity recovery setting.
- Monitored vital signs, pain levels, and assisted with mobility and activities of daily living.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective patient outcomes.
- Critical Care Recovery Unit
- Managed approximately 6-8 patients daily
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ambria College of Nursing
Hoffman Estates, IL12.2025
Skills
- Post-Anesthesia Monitoring
- Sterile Technique & Instrument Handling
- Perioperative Safety Protocols
- Epic EMR Documentation
- Patient care
- Reliable team player
- Patient advocacy
- Safety precautions
Certification
- Registered Nurse – Illinois & Indiana
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- ACLS & PALS – In Progress
Timeline
Agency CNA
Various Healthcare Facilities
01.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Rush University Medical Center
10.2024 - 02.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ambria College of Nursing
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Served as circulating nurse during Cesarean sections, supporting surgical team and ensuring adherence to sterile technique.
- Monitored post-operative patients including blood pressure, neurological status, and recovery progression until emergence from anesthesia.
- Participated in surgical instrument counts, organized sterile equipment, and facilitated reprocessing workflow.
- Engaged in perioperative time-outs and patient safety verification protocols.
- Observed and assisted in newborn circumcision procedures.
Additional Clinical Rotations
- Medical-Surgical / Telemetry