Jara Pugh
Laurel
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
TidalHealth
08.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Contributed to improved patient outcomes by participating in quality improvement initiatives focused on evidence-based practice within the labor and delivery unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop individualized birth plans for expectant mothers.
- Assisted physicians in performing complex medical procedures such as epidurals, cesarean sections, and forceps deliveries.
Charge Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Atlantic General Hospital
07.2021 - Current
- Led shift handover meetings effectively communicating critical information about each patient''s status ensuring continuity of care.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in unit meetings, sharing ideas to improve efficiency or address ongoing challenges faced by colleagues.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Registered Nurse
Laurel School District
08.2018 - 02.2024
- Care for over 750 students
- Medically complex students
- Center of continuity of care
- Develop, implement, evaluate and revise case management care plans according to case management eligibility criteria, contractual guidelines and patient/family physical and psychological needs throughout the continuum of care
- Identify system issues that serve as barriers to care
- Participate in development and implementation of strategies to remove barriers and promote resolution through coordination of a problem-solving process
- Promote patient wellness and autonomy through advocacy, communication, education and identification and referral to community resources or other case/disease management programs
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals throughout the care continuum to facilitate the transition of the patient to the most appropriate level of care
Registered Nurse
Delmarva Surgery Center
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies
- Manage airway in PACU
Registered Nurse Cardiac Cath Lab
Peninsula Regional Medical Center
02.2016 - 09.2017
- Assisted with cardiac catheterizations and provided follow-up care to patients
- Ensured that quality assurance procedures were followed
- Monitored patients and administered required medications
- Maintained a database of patient statistics
- Educated patients on what was involved with the procedure of inserting the catheter
- Monitored patient progress and alerted doctor’s to changes in condition
- Prepared reports on patient procedures and documented related lab results
- Implemented infection control practices
- Adhered to all departmental safety and quality procedures
- Took blood samples and prepared all samples for lab analysis
- Administered all medications ordered by doctors
- Assisted with the preparation of patient care plans
- Responded to patient concerns and answered questions
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Nanticoke Hospital
05.2013 - 02.2016
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and aided with medical procedures
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wesley College
Dover, DE05.2013
Skills
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- FNE-A/P
- NIH stroke
- Critical Thinking
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Patient Examination
- Vitals Monitoring
- Decision-Making
- Test Interpretations
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Strong clinical judgment
Timeline
Registered Nurse
TidalHealth
08.2024 - Current
Charge Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Atlantic General Hospital
07.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Laurel School District
08.2018 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse
Delmarva Surgery Center
09.2017 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse Cardiac Cath Lab
Peninsula Regional Medical Center
02.2016 - 09.2017
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Nanticoke Hospital
05.2013 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wesley College
Master of Science - Nursing
Wilmington University
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