Andrea Jennings
Weiser,ID
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience at SAINT ALPHONSUS MEDICAL GROUP, demonstrating exceptional patient care and wound care skills. Excelled in administering medications accurately, enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care, and mentoring new staff. Showcased strong clinical judgment and patient advocacy, significantly contributing to high-quality healthcare delivery. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. I have been the assistant clinical lead for 6 years now and have grown the wound program to what it is today. I advocated for the patient's and the staff in getting a larger space which we took over in May of 2024. I have been through 3 successful joint commission evaluation with my time in the wound clinc. During the last visit, one of the surveyor's stated (this is a small but mighty clinic). I have managed tracking tissue supplements through a national data base which requires tracking from manufacture to patient for 7 years. Over the course of my time in the wound clinic I have worked with two providers and multiple nurses. I have organized, participated and overseen precepting students from TVCC and WGN BSN program as well as students from OHSU. With my time at Saint Alphonsus I have participated in multiple committees to help improve patient care and college retention.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
SAINT ALPHONSUS MEDICAL GROUP, Wound Clinic
04.2013 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Registered Nurse
Corrections Corporation Of America
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Payette High School
Payette, ID05.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL02.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carrington College
Boise, ID03.2013
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Patient Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
Additional Information
I am a veteran that served in the United States Air Force for 4 years, During operation Iraqi Freedom. I am a proud member of the Weiser community with two growing children. I love the outdoors and hard work, I care for what I do and want the best for all. I am a self drivin learner that want to improve with everything I do.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
SAINT ALPHONSUS MEDICAL GROUP, Wound Clinic
04.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse
Corrections Corporation Of America
01.2010 - 01.2012
High School Diploma -
Payette High School
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carrington College
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