REBECCA JONES
Savannah
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with 15 years of experience across hospital, clinic, and dialysis care settings. Demonstrated expertise in patient-centered care, leadership, and clinical collaboration. Skilled in medical-surgical care, dialysis modalities, patient safety initiatives, and quality improvement programs. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN-FNP).
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resource Coordinator
Candler Hospital
01.2017 - Current
- Delivered high-quality nursing care using the full nursing process.
- Provided leadership and daily direction to direct patient care teams.
- Collaborated across disciplines to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Key Contributions:
- Contributed to fall reduction and infection control subcommittees.
- Piloted best practices that became policy for CAUTI and CLABSI prevention.
- Redesigned acuity-based assignment process to enhance patient safety.
- Helped secure Candler’s 6th Magnet Recognition for Nursing Excellence.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Curtis V. Cooper Primary Care
08.2025 - 10.2026
- Completed over 180 Women's Health patient clinical care hours.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Worked with families, caregivers, and patients to determine the best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
South Coast Health
01.2026 - 03.2026
- Completed over 180 Primary Care patient clinical care hours.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Curtis V. Cooper
10.2025 - 01.2026
- Completed over 180 Pediatric patient clinical care hours.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Provided anticipatory guidance to pediatric patients and families concerning areas such as vaccine administration, developmental milestones and nutrition and hygiene practices.
- Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
- Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosis.
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
- Identified common pediatric and adolescent illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Curtis V. Cooper
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Completed over 180 direct Adult and Geriatric patient clinical care hours.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
South Coast Health
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Completed over 60 Adult Health Assessment clinical care hours.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Charge Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Led dialysis teams and collaborated with nephrologists for optimized treatment planning for an average daily census of 20.
- Managed dynamic patient schedules and ensured all treatments were safely completed for and average of 20 patients.
- Key Contributions:
- Proficient in all acute modalities: Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Plasmapheresis, RBC exchange, and WBC depletion.
Clinical Instructor
Georgia Southern University
2024 - 2025
- Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group for an average clinical group of 8 students.
- Incorporated instructional aids and motivational strategies to eradicate learning gaps.
- Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
Charge Nurse
DaVita Dialysis
2014 - 2022
- Coordinated care with nephrologists and managed floor and teammate schedules for a 20 chair clinic.
- Oversaw initiatives including infection control, fluid management, and medication compliance for an overall patient census of 65 to 70.
- Key Contributions:
- Improved dialysis adequacy and reduced patient non-compliance.
- Promoted into charge nurse role based on leadership and clinical outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP)
South University
Savannah, GA06-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Savannah, GA05-2010
Skills
- Meeting facilitation
- Resource forecasting
- Staff development
- Diabetes management
- Discharge coordination
- IV management
- Precepting
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
Certification
- Registered Nurse – Georgia License (2010 – Present)
- ANCC Medical-Surgical Board Certification (2018 – Present)
- Basic Life Support (BLS – CPR & AED) (2007 – Present)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (2023 – Present)
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
South Coast Health
01.2026 - 03.2026
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Curtis V. Cooper
10.2025 - 01.2026
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Curtis V. Cooper Primary Care
08.2025 - 10.2026
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Curtis V. Cooper
05.2025 - 08.2025
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
South Coast Health
03.2025 - 05.2025
Charge Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care
01.2020 - 01.2024
Resource Coordinator
Candler Hospital
01.2017 - Current
Clinical Instructor
Georgia Southern University
2024 - 2025
Charge Nurse
DaVita Dialysis
2014 - 2022
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP)
South University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Armstrong Atlantic State University