Jaime Straight
Lakeville
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with strong clinical judgement and communication skills. Expertise in patient assessments, sedation management, and education. Adept at ensuring patient safety and quality care while providing individualized support that enhances overall patient satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Fairview Ridges Hospital
Burnsville, MN
04.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety and quality care during endoscopic procedures.
- Assisted in pre-procedure assessments, ensuring accurate patient histories and preparation for procedures.
- Monitored vital signs and managed sedation levels during endoscopy, promoting patient comfort and safety.
- Educated patients on procedural expectations and post-operative care, enhancing overall patient experience.
- Implemented infection control protocols, contributing to a sterile environment for endoscopic interventions.
- Assisted physicians in performing complex endoscopic procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout.
- Managed sedation administration for optimal pain relief during clinical sessions while monitoring vital signs closely.
- Established strong rapport with patients undergoing invasive procedures, alleviating anxiety levels before commencing treatments.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during endoscopy procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
09.2017 - 04.2019
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes before, during, and after endoscopic procedures.
- Ensured accurate documentation of endoscopy findings for timely diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Conducted comprehensive pre-procedure assessments encompassing detailed history taking and physical examinations to identify potential contraindications.
- Served as an effective liaison between patients'' families or caregivers regarding procedural updates while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety and quality care during endoscopic procedures.
- Assisted in pre-procedure assessments, ensuring accurate patient histories and preparation for procedures.
- Monitored vital signs and managed sedation levels during endoscopy, promoting patient comfort and safety.
- Educated patients on procedural expectations and post-operative care, enhancing overall patient experience.
- Managed sedation administration for optimal pain relief during clinical sessions while monitoring vital signs closely.
- Established strong rapport with patients undergoing invasive procedures, alleviating anxiety levels before commencing treatments.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Thoracic
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
09.2015 - 09.2017
- Administered patient care plans, ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices and protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline workflows.
- Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on clinical procedures and best practices.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, resulting in enhanced patient satisfaction scores.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, identifying critical health issues for timely intervention.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies and discharge planning.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and data management.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College
Lake Elmo, MN03-2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rochester Community And Technical College
Rochester, MN05-2015
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Strong clinical judgment
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient care planning
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Treatment Planning
- Procedure preparations
- Nursing staff leadership
- Patient monitoring
- Documentation and charting
Accomplishments
- Participated in the Employee Healthy Work Environment committee for three years. Served as co-chair for two years .
- Served on my Unit Practice Council for two years.
- Served on the Daisy Award Committee for three years.
- Commissioned children's art from Lake Marion Elementary school for the hospital 2026.
- Charge Nurse for five years
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Fairview Ridges Hospital
04.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Mayo Clinic
09.2017 - 04.2019
Registered Nurse, Medical-Thoracic
Mayo Clinic
09.2015 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rochester Community And Technical College