Jennifer Perez
Chester,VIRGINIA
Summary
CONTACT EXECUTIVE PROFILE CPR certified, ethical and Registered Nurse with 15+ years’ clinical experience in rendering care to diverse patient populations, administering first aid, maintaining hygiene and standard medical emergency procedures backed by a quick learning curve, outstanding dependability, and well-grounded background in medical terminologies. Dedicated nurse line manager and leader, with a strong advocacy in ensuring optimal level of patient care, liaise with patients and families, implement patient-care programs, facilitate groups and collaborate with medical teams. Adaptable and efficient working in both independent and team-directed settings, seamlessly able to build positive relationship with patients, medical professionals and administration, coupled with great willingness to master new technologies, bringing well-rounded added values to reinforce the quality of care services in a facility.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director
A & J Residential Services, LLC
Petersburg, VA
06.2016 - Current
- Conferred with professional and supervisory staff to coordinate plans and service delivery.
- Offered technical support to address issues and comply with policies and procedures.
- Design organizational development, embodying mission and core values.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Establish rapport with medical and clinical staff and administration.
- Supervised daily nursing activities and general operations while delivering exceptional care and building solid nursing teams for Residential facility with more than 5 beds.
- Maintain quality care systems, standards and HIPAA confidentiality.
- Identified physical, emotional and social needs of individual with IDD/DD during daily planning and addressed critical issues immediately.
Nurse Aide Instructor
Chesterfield Technical Center Adult Education
Chesterfield, VA
06.2020 - Current
- Committed passionately to student development through hands-on training.
- Evaluated students to identify knowledge gaps and conduct thorough assessments.
- Supervised student laboratory and clinical work, offering knowledgeable advice to advance learning and abilities.
- Contributed subject matter expertise toward improving overall training program and skills displayed by student nurses.
- Assessed clinical education needs and patient and client teaching needs using various methods.
- Instructed nursing students how to perform vital sign checks, code responses and chart updates.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
Medication Aide Instructor
Chesterfield Technical Center Adult Education
Chesterfield, VA
01.2014 - Current
- Observed and evaluated student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects and examinations.
- Designed personal clinical assignments consistent with student's knowledge base, competency and learning needs.
- Engaged in student academic advisement to support success of students on campus and beyond.
- Continuously improved course curricula, content and materials to maintain currency with changing demands and technological advancements.
- Helped students make optimal educational and career choices to maximize learning and long-term vocational benefits.
Registered Nurse, Clinical Research Nurse
Three Wire, VIRGINIA
Richmond, UNITED STATES, UNITED STATES
12.2019 - 02.2020
- Ensured compliance with each study’s protocol by providing thorough review and documentation at each subject study visit
- Participated in recruitment and selection of study participants by interviewing and documenting medical history to determine compliance with eligibility requirements
- Performed patient assessments during clinic visits to determine qualification
- Provided patient education and medical information to study patients to ensure understanding of proper medication dosage, administration, and disease treatment
- Documented medical data in patient chart to capture protocol requirements
- Provided real-time assistance in scheduling study visits with clinical trial sites using online scheduling tool or manual process
- Completed clinical assessment data points into Allscripts and My-patient.com
Registered Nurse, Clinic Nurse Manager
COVENANT WOODS
MECHANICVILLE, UNITED STATES, UNITED STATES
09.2015 - 01.2021
- Educate patients: Make patients aware of their full conditions and proposed treatments in the outpatient clinics; responds to consultations made by physicians
- Patient care: Performs patient histories and physical examinations under physician supervision; evaluates results and monitors treatment plans; maintains medical records
- Clinical administrative support: Oversees patient schedules, appointments, and procedures; attends and assists during procedures
- Training: Participates in educational in-services and seminars for health care providers
- Medical assistant programs: Assists in assessing, developing, coordinating, and revising teaching programs for the medical staff
- General health care: Maintain employee health and respond to emergency situations
- Health-care optimization: Performed all tasks with a patient-center focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments
- Patient care & monitoring: Manage care for post-operative patients through discharge
- Effective communication: Liaised with patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plan & communicated effectively with physicians/clinicians
- Best practices & Medical diagnosis: Ensured HIPAA compliance and assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma
- Patient-care program: Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
- Medical testing & procedures: Performed phlebotomy, wound care, foley insertions/changes and conducted home safety evaluations
- Patient education: Administered PEG tube feedings, provided diabetes education, Instruct patients, caretakers and the family on medication regimens, wound care and dietary restrictions
- Billing & documentation: Proficient in Oasis Charting, Medicaid & Medicare Billing.
Licensed Practical Nurse (Charge Nurse)
Morningside Of Bellgrade
Richmond, VA
05.2013 - 09.2015
- Patient care coordination: Planned, organized, and oversaw staff to provide care; evaluates care and ensures customer satisfaction; oversees the department’s daily staffing requirements; orients clinical staff to their job responsibilities; provides leadership in clinical problem solving
- Benchmarking: Maintained clinical skill and knowledge necessary to set standard and work in clinical areas of nursing; assists with patient’s examinations and/or questions
- Nursing caring standards: Implemented and interprets organizational policies and procedures, and nursing standards and prioritize duties and delegate responsibilities
- Patient-focused: Answer patients' calls and determine how to assist them
- Delegation & supervision: Supervised and educate nurses' aides or assistants and ensure appropriate skills and experience of delegated personnel
- Communication & responsive patient care: Educated clients on any new mediation and respond to emergency situations
- Health monitoring: Measured patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respirations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL06.2021
Associate Nursing degree - Registered Nurse
Southside Regional Professional Schools
Colonial Heights, VA05.2015
Practical Nurse
Petersburg Practical Nursing School
Petersburg, VA 05.2007
Skills
- Leadership and mentoring abilities
- Student evaluation abilities
- Clinical supervision
- Performing physical assessments
- Active listening
- Data Management
- Training & Development
- Microsoft Office
- Supervision
- Administering student records
- Developing curriculum
- Hands-on clinical instruction
Timeline
Nurse Aide Instructor
Chesterfield Technical Center Adult Education
06.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Clinical Research Nurse
Three Wire, VIRGINIA
12.2019 - 02.2020
Program Director
A & J Residential Services, LLC
06.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse, Clinic Nurse Manager
COVENANT WOODS
09.2015 - 01.2021
Medication Aide Instructor
Chesterfield Technical Center Adult Education
01.2014 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse (Charge Nurse)
Morningside Of Bellgrade
05.2013 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate Nursing degree - Registered Nurse
Southside Regional Professional Schools
Practical Nurse
Petersburg Practical Nursing School