Jacqueline M Montgomery
Ash Grove
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Springfield
07.2023 - 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
Lawrence County Manor
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Registered Nurse
CMH Ash Grove Healthcare Facility
08.2022 - 04.2023
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Springfield
12.2020 - 08.2022
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
LPN, Charge Nurse
Richland Care Center
12.2010 - 06.2014
- Monitor vital signs, body function, intake/output, health and wellness, mood and behaviors, medications and side effects, treatments, ability to perform ADL’s, assess for wounds, assess for change in mood, behavior, mental function, CPR and First Aid for patients in my care.
- Order labs, obtain medical history, promote safety and an orderly work environment, start, maintain, and change IV’s when needed, obtain labs, glucose monitoring, maintain and change wound vacuum dressings, insert and maintain catheters, perform tube feedings, nebulizer treatments, work with pharmacy to order medications, medication administration daily, assist Dr. with assessment of patients, schedule appointments, take verbal and written orders and process as needed.
- Collaborate with Hospice and assist family and patient with the death and dying process.
LPN
Department of the Army
06.2014 - 12.2017
- Performs medical monitoring, surveillance, health screening, counseling, education, and training aimed at prevention of disease and health maintenance for the Occupational Health Program (OHP) covering civilians and military.
- Knowledge and skill sufficient to observe and identify the patient's physical, mental status, and emotional problems relative to nursing care, medications, and equipment to assess and develop patient care plans which meet the patient's needs.
- Conducts patient assessment recognizing the normal and identifying physical and emotional problems that could compromise the health and safety of the individual or co-workers during the performance of duties.
- Recognizes subtle changes in patient; interprets the changes and determines appropriate action; observes patients and recognizes deviations from the normal; reports unusual conditions and informs staff of any irregularities; observes and documents all pertinent data regarding the physical and emotional status; documents and modifies the patient's chart based on observed changes.
- Knowledge of the standard nursing principles and the professional occupational health nursing principles, practices, and procedures and understanding of disease entities, patient care plans and use of medical equipment and materials utilize to carry out nursing care of serious, chronic or communicable illnesses.
- Knowledge of standard precautions, aseptic techniques and principles of infection control to prevent cross-contamination and protect self, staff and patients from necessary exposure to infectious agents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO12.2020
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Lebanon Technology And Career Center
Lebanon, MO12.2010
Associate of Science - Fundamentals of Education
Drury University
Springfield, MO06.2004
High School Diploma -
Lebanon High School
Lebanon, MO05.1988
Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Preventative health
- Medication Administration
- Intravenous therapy
- Insulin medication assistance
- Collecting vitals
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Personal Care Needs
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Springfield
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Lawrence County Manor
04.2023 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse
CMH Ash Grove Healthcare Facility
08.2022 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Springfield
12.2020 - 08.2022
LPN
Department of the Army
06.2014 - 12.2017
LPN, Charge Nurse
Richland Care Center
12.2010 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Missouri Southern State University
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Lebanon Technology And Career Center
Associate of Science - Fundamentals of Education
Drury University
High School Diploma -
Lebanon High School
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