Ana Jenkins

Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.

• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
• Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
• Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
• Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
• Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
• Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
• Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote safe environment within medical-surgical unit.
• Utilized Medhost to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.

• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Served as charge nurse for unit managing 33-bed unit.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Administered medications up to 5 patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Served as preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery

• Prevented spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Managed up to 3 patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses up to 7 patients.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
• Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.

• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Served as charge interim charge nurse for 29 bed unit
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
• Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.