Jacob Blackstone
Post Falls
Summary
Dynamic Emergency Room Registered Nurse with extensive experience, adept at rapid patient assessments and trauma care. Skilled in IV insertion and advanced life support, I excel in high-pressure situations, enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate communication and effective teamwork. Proven ability to streamline operations and improve care delivery.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
MultiCare Valley Hospital
01.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Licking Memorial Hospital
03.2018 - 12.2018
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Specialty Procedures Nurse
Kootenai Health
05.2017 - 03.2018
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Licking Memorial Hospital
03.2015 - 05.2017
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH06-2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Ohio Technical College
Newark12-2014
Skills
- Emergency care
- Patient assessments
- IV insertion
- Trauma nursing
- Intravenous therapy
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Trauma nursing core course (TNCC)
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- CPR/AED
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
MultiCare Valley Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Licking Memorial Hospital
03.2018 - 12.2018
Specialty Procedures Nurse
Kootenai Health
05.2017 - 03.2018
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Licking Memorial Hospital
03.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Ohio Technical College
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