Markeysha Jones
Leonardtown
Summary
Seasoned Registered currently working at St. Mary's County Detention Center. Has excelled in coordination of care and patient communication for significantly enhanced patient outcomes. Looking for new opportunities to enhance my skills and explore other career options. A very quick learner able to adapt to new situations. Able to work as part of a team or independently to come towards a common goal.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
PrimeCare Medical Inc. St. Mary's County Jail
Leonardtown, MD
02.2025 - Current
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings related to inmate healthcare issues.
- Educated inmates on health management and disease prevention strategies, enhancing their understanding of personal health.
- Optimized resource utilization by monitoring supply levels and reordering medications as needed, minimizing waste and saving costs for the institution.
- Ensured continuity of care for inmates through effective discharge planning.
- Collaborated with inmates to create a plan of care to be used following their release from the facility.
- Upheld ethical nursing standards in all interactions with patients, colleagues, corrections officers, and other stakeholders within the correctional setting.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to help maximize efficiency for the facility's medication assisted treatment program.
- Collaborated with corrections staff to ensure the highest quality of care is given to inmates.
- Screened incoming patient's to the facility to ensure they are medically clear to be managed at the facility.
Clinical Nurse II
MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
Leonardtown, MD
04.2023 - 02.2025
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in order to prioritize urgent tasks efficiently while maintaining focus on long-term goals.
- Provided education to patients and families on disease processes and tailored care needs to improve understanding and adherence.
- Assessed patient conditions, identified high-risks, and initiated interventions.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop appropriate care plans for patients.
- Managed multiple patient charts and coordinated care with healthcare professionals to ensure seamless treatment.
- Exhibited strong leadership abilities while orienting new staff members or delegating tasks appropriately within the team setting.
- Conducted nursing assessments based on patient history and physical status.
- Developed excellent communication skills while providing patient education, advocating for patients' rights, and documenting clinical information accurately.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine appropriate patient care.
- Educated patients and families on discharge instructions and post-hospital care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
CalvertHealth Medical Center
Prince Frederick, MD
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Collected lab specimens, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
Residential Support Person
ARC of Southern Maryland
Frederick, MD
08.2019 - 01.2022
- Ensured resident well-being and safety in all performed tasks.
- Supported residents in daily living activities, such as meal preparation, exercise routines, and leisure programs.
- Maintained neat and clean appearance of resident rooms.
- Assisted residents with medication management following healthcare staff instructions.
- Observed changes in behavior or moods of service users and reported any concerns promptly.
- Advocated for residents independence and helped foster their independence and improve their quality of life.
- Delivered compassionate personal care, assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Provided transportation assistance for residents attending appointments or community outings as needed.
- Implemented behavior modification plans consistently to support positive behavioral changes in residents over time.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD01-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD05-2027
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems
- Therapeutic communication
- Patient care planning
- Discharge planning
- Data collection
- HIPPA regulations
- Health screening
- Medical records management
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response
- Education
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) - 2022 Maryland Board of Nursing
- Basic Life Support (BLS) 2025
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 2026
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 2026
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) 2026
- Workplace Violence Prevention - Moderate Risk: De-Escalation Training IPCE Evaluation - 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse
PrimeCare Medical Inc. St. Mary's County Jail
02.2025 - Current
Clinical Nurse II
MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
04.2023 - 02.2025
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
CalvertHealth Medical Center
02.2022 - 03.2023
Residential Support Person
ARC of Southern Maryland
08.2019 - 01.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Southern Maryland
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland Global Campus
References
Available upon request