Beth-Ann Janssen
OUMC
Yukon,OK
20
years of professional experience
- Registered Nurse with over 7 years of experience in Med/Surg/Nephrology, offering direct, comprehensive patient care and 12 years of working in a hospital environment.
- Passionate about building trust and rapport with compassionate interpersonal skills.
- Strive to be approachable and considerate, so as to be a resource for fellow coworkers. Comfortable working with people of all backgrounds.
- Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes.
- Care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations.
- Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.
- Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
- Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements.
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
6 Years 3 Months- Adapted quickly to varied inpatient units, delivering safe bedside care across changing patient acuity levels.
- Precepted new staff and float nurses, reinforcing unit procedures and consistent care standards.
- Served as a resource for other nurses on the Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Strengthened relationships between nursing teams across various units through regular collaboration on shared float pool initiatives and projects.
- Optimized patient flow in high-volume units, reducing wait times and improving access to care.
- Streamlined patient discharge processes, facilitating smoother transition back to home care.
- Assessed step-down patients, prioritized acuity changes, and updated care plans accordingly.
- Administered IV medications, titrated drips, and monitored telemetry for cardiac status changes.
- Interpreted vital trends and clinical symptoms to identify deterioration and initiate rapid interventions.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing timely interventions in the step-down unit.
- Maintained a high level of infection control practices, contributing to reduced hospital-acquired infections within the step-down unit.
- Promoted a culture of patient safety by consistently following proper protocols for medication administration, falls prevention, and pressure ulcer management.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting care plans as needed to ensure optimal recovery trajectories and timely discharge from the step-down unit.
Registered Nurse-Nephrology
7 Years 3 Months- Facilitated therapeutic communication and conflict resolution by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses, while advocating for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions and treatment goals.
- Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 32-bed medical-surgical unit as a charge nurse, delegating nursing assignments and supervising a team comprised of nurses, technicians and unit clerks.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Managed elements of care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support, to provide comprehensive care to 5 patients daily.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses from adolescent to the elderly, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
- Partnered with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management. Along with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Nurse Partner
1 Year 6 Months- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake and output to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Provided total hygiene care to 15 patients per shift by assisting with daily living activities and personal hygiene, such as, skincare, bathing and toileting.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, repositioning bedbound patients, organizing and preparing assistive devices.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep nurses informed of changes.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to charge nurse to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
- Answered call lights and responded in a timely manner.
Health Unit Coordinator
4 Years 5 Months- Managed office inventory by restocking supplies, allocating nursing service equipment, and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Interacted with vendors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
- Performed general office duties, including answering multi-line phones, routing telephone calls or messages to appropriate staff, greeting visitors and directing to appropriate departments.
- Preserved and prepared reports and treatment records.
- Verified important patient information such as physician’s orders for entry into the patient management system.
- Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
High School Diploma
Skills
Patient and family advocacy and education
Culturally-sensitive
Direct and indirect patient care
Emotional intelligence
Empathic communication
Professional bedside manner
Patient management
Precepting
Resource allocation
Proficient in Meditech & Epic
Patient assessments and evaluations
Staff supervision
Infection control measures
BLS/ACLS
References
Bertha Nunez
Director of Inpatient Cardiology
OU Medical Center
Phone: 405-693-8142
Email: betha.nunez-herrera@oumedicine.com
Relationship: Former manager of OUMC Nephrology
Years known: 12
Jaimie Weihermueller
Register Nurse
OU Medical Center
Phone: 405-314-5091
Email: jaimiejust@gmail.com
Relationship: Preceptor/Coworker
Years known: 13
Katie Plooster
Registered Nurse
Previously OU Medical Center
Phone: 605-295-0975
Email: katie.plooster@gmail.com
Relationship: Preceptee/Coworker
Years known: 3
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
OUMC
07.2020 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse-Nephrology
OU Medical Center
03.2013 - 06.2020Read More
Nurse Partner
OU Medical Center
09.2011 - 03.2013Read More
Health Unit Coordinator
OU Medical Center
04.2007 - 09.2011Read More
Oklahoma City Community College
Associate Degree in Nursing from Nursing
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Putnam City West High School
High School Diploma
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