JENN MASTON

• Provided Consultation and management services in collaboration with multiple physicians in tertiary academic setting.
• Collaborated with other specialties and primary physician team for coordination of care.
• Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
• Performed research contributing to implementation of new guidelines for the management of patients with Crohn's' Disease
• Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.

Special interest in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

• Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to manage patients with complex disease processes
• Advocated for patients to ensure they received necessary resources and support from healthcare providers and insurance companies alike.
• Prevented complications by identifying early warning signs of potential issues through careful examination and history-taking techniques.
• Managed complex cases involving multiple co-morbidities through diligent monitoring of disease progression and proactive intervention strategies.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Conducted research to stay current on best practices in the field of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Liaised with healthcare teams to determine best course of action for patients.
• Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.

• General GI practice with special interest in IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease)
• New patient consultation, follow up, and management of inpatient GI service.
• Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
• Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
• Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
• Strictly adhered to all HIPAA regulations.
• Discussed proposed surgical procedures, risk and potential complications with supervising physician and patient to obtain proper patient informed consent.
• Adhered to hospital procedures, policies and protocols to support patient safety.

• Bedside nursing in multispecialty ICU
• Obtained TCCN, CCRN, and ACLS during tenure
• Specific skills: CRRT, management of ventricular drains
• Participated in multiple procedural analyses that resulted in implementation of new patient management policies
• Participated in developing hospital wide protocol for management of patients in diabetic ketoacidosis and trained ICU staff in DKA interventions
• Super user/trainer for Epic rollout.

Management of step down ICU patients in busy, multispecialty unit

Recovery of surgical patients, specifically Bariatric patients.

Management of insulin drips, DKA protocols, and experienced in bedside procedures.

• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Promoted teamwork and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care planning and implementation.
• Assisted in the training of nursing students during clinical rotations, fostering an environment conducive to learning and skill development.
• Relief charge RN