Jill Franks
Glenwood Springs,CO
Summary
Competent Emergency Room RN with background in emergency care, delivering high-quality patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability in patient assessment, critical care & thinking, and rapid decision-making. Strong focus on teamwork, reliability, and adapting to changes when needed. Adept at handling high-pressure situations with compassion and precision. Commended on possessing people skills, kindness, and a positive attitude.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Valley View Hospital
08.2024 - 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.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Emergency Department Tech and Medical Assistant
Valley View Hospital
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Emergency Department Tech and Medical Assistant for busy ER and family practice clinic in Glenwood Springs, CO
- Obtained skills such as administering vaccines, collecting lab samples, using Meditech EHR, performing EKGs, splinting, starting intravenous catheters, collecting, and performing a variety of tests such as Strep, COVID, and more, and obtaining more knowledge regarding care during emergent situations
- Furthered practice in skills such as taking vitals, rooming patients, performing assessments, and with interpersonal communication with patients
- Other responsibilities include helping the team with their daily tasks such as filling medication orders, calling patients regarding pertinent information, assisting as a float when needed in clinic, and helping ER doctors and nurses with complex procedures
- Performed COVID clinics
- Gained experience with wide age range of patients from as young as 3 days to as mature as 98 years old.
Nursing Assistant
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Nursing Assistant for busy Medical Surgical floor and Out-patient surgery unit.
- Responsible for patient care with 1:15 patient ratio, coordinating unit functions, assisting staff including PT and OT, anticipating nursing needs, and creating efficiency within department
- Includes caring for individuals throughout their stay at HRRMC such as obtaining vitals, providing assistance with ADLs, assisting with complex procedures such as PICC lines, and full range of care within scope of practice
- Also responsible for maintaining and ordering supplies, prepping charts and boards for next day, communicating with staff on patient care and crucial information, and much more.
Education
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs, CO05.2024
Nurse Aid Certification -
Beo Personal Care
Colorado Springs, COSkills
- ACLS, PALS & BLS CPR certified
- TNCC certified
- Medication administration through IV, Oral, IM, & other routes
- Patient assessment & critical thinking
- Clinical Assessment and Documentation in Meditech, Athena, and Epic EHR
- Experience training & leading staff
- Commitment & excellent work ethic
- Time management & detail oriented
- Direct patient & family care
- Reliable & positive team player
- Emergency Room Procedures
- Orthopedic splints
- Medical Procedures including immunization administration, starting and maintaining IVs, performing EKGs, cleaning and dressing wounds, & collecting lab specimens and cultures
References
will provide upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Valley View Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Emergency Department Tech and Medical Assistant
Valley View Hospital
11.2022 - 05.2024
Nursing Assistant
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
06.2020 - 06.2022
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Colorado Mountain College
Nurse Aid Certification -
Beo Personal Care
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