Jaclyn Mendes
Mendota Heights,MN
Summary
Highly motivated RN with a variety of clinical experiences in the areas of general medical/surgical, polytrama, case management, care coordination, home care and outpatient clinic/ambulatory care. Current outpatient clinic experience as a neuroscience RN includes triage and clinic experience with brain and spinal cord, nerve and muscle disorders. Able to perform duties in a fast paced dynamic clinical setting.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinic RN-Casual
Health Partners Neurology
11.2015 - Current
- Provide comprehensive care to patients with brain and nervous system disorders. Including but not limited to: seizure disorders, memory and aging disorders, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, headaches, stroke and neuromuscular disorders.
- Triage patient's neurological conditions; consistently coordinated needs across medical disciplines to create, modify and implement care plan.
- Educate patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
- Planned and implemented patient care to treat conditions or mitigate symptoms.
- Performed triage and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Fairview Home Care and Hospice
Fairview
01.2014 - 09.2016
- Provided home care to ill, disabled and dying patients and their families as part of an interdisciplinary team. Participated and cooperated with the Nurse Case Manager, patient and physician in developing and /or modifying a plan of care for each patient.
Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinic RN
Minneapolis VA Health Care System
10.2011 - 01.2013
- Facilitated the coordination of care for patients receiving services withing the PM&R clinic including amputee, stroke and TBI teams.
- Provided nursing assessment and intervention to patients with episodic and chronic complex medical and psychosocial needs.
- Managed medication refill programs, assisted physicians with clinical procedures.
- Worked closely with the PM&R staff physicians in the musculoskeletal clinic and provided case management to patients with spine care needs and chronic pain.
Post Deployment Clinic RN Coordinator
Minneapolis VA Health Care System
08.2008 - 10.2011
- Facilitated and coordination of care within primary care and specialty care in collaboration with the health care team.
- Assessed, planned and implemented the coordination of care for those with complex physical and psychosocial needs at the Minneapolis VA and Rochester outpatient clinics.
- Connected with Veterans returning from deployment to ensure the appropriate care and services in the VA and community.
Polytrauma Staff RN and Unit Coordinator
Minneapolis VA Health Care System
02.2006 - 08.2008
- Staff nurse in the Minneapolis Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center. Provided acute, inpatient rehabilitative care to Veterans and Active Duty Service members experiencing severe injuries resulting in physical, cognitive, psychosocial impairments and functional disabilities.
- Cared for the patient with amputations, TBI, burns, pain, fractures, auditory and visual impairments, PTSD, and other mental health conditions.
- Charge RN and Unit Coordinator working closely with nurse manager to oversee daily operations, patient flow, admissions and discharges, staff education.
Extended Care Unit Staff RN
Minneapolis VA Health Care System
09.2004 - 02.2006
- Staff nurse on medical extended care and rehabilitation unite. Charge nurse duties as needed.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Performed complete patient assessments and communicated findings and results to providers to establish plan of care.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
St Olaf
Northfield, MN05.2004
Skills
- Acute and Chronic Health Issues
- Telephone Triage
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Ambulatory care experience
- Critical thinking skills
- Collaboration
- Nursing Process
Timeline
Clinic RN-Casual
Health Partners Neurology
11.2015 - Current
Fairview Home Care and Hospice
Fairview
01.2014 - 09.2016
Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinic RN
Minneapolis VA Health Care System
10.2011 - 01.2013
Post Deployment Clinic RN Coordinator
Minneapolis VA Health Care System
08.2008 - 10.2011
Polytrauma Staff RN and Unit Coordinator
Minneapolis VA Health Care System
02.2006 - 08.2008
Extended Care Unit Staff RN
Minneapolis VA Health Care System
09.2004 - 02.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
St Olaf