Jordynn Varner
King William
Summary
Professional nurse with comprehensive experience in neonatal intensive care. Skilled in patient assessment, critical care, and advanced life support. Strong team collaborator focused on achieving optimal outcomes in high-pressure environments. Reliable and adaptable with commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, NICU
VCU Health
Richmond, VA
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted with complex medical procedures such as intubation, lumbar punctures, and umbilical line placements under physician supervision.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control policies, proper equipment handling, and waste disposal procedures.
- Promoted family-centered care by providing education, support, and resources to parents of NICU patients.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring a patient-centered approach to care delivery within the NICU setting.
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assessing newborns'' overall condition.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized plans of care for premature and critically ill neonates.
- Facilitated effective communication between families, physicians, therapists, social workers, dietitians, pharmacists – fostering a collaborative approach to holistic neonatal healthcare delivery.
- Optimized medication administration safety through careful double-checking of dosages and adherence to proper storage guidelines.
Patient Care Technician
Henrico Doctor's Hospital Forest
Richmond, VA
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
Home Health Aide
Private Employers
King William, VA
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
Education
Nursing
South University
Richmond, VA12-2023
Skills
- Parental bonding
- Nursing documentation
- Premature infant care
- Endotracheal tube care
- Fluid balance monitoring
- Neonatal assessment
- Oxygen therapy
- Emotional support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, NICU
VCU Health
02.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Henrico Doctor's Hospital Forest
12.2022 - 12.2023
Home Health Aide
Private Employers
03.2021 - 03.2023
Nursing
South University