Jacquelyn Gillen, RN, BSN
Bangor,ME
Summary
Experienced surgical navigation and PACU/Pre-Op nurse with a strong background in preoperative optimization, anesthesia collaboration, and complex patient coordination. Skilled in EMR/EHR documentation, patient advocacy, and evidence-based teaching. Recognized for leadership, mentoring, and supporting safe surgical readiness.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse, Surgical Navigation
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
Bangor, Maine
10.2021 - Current
- Collaborate with anesthesiologists and surgeons on complex cases to review clearances, clarify orders, and support safe surgical readiness.
- Conduct pre-operative telephone assessments to ensure patients are medically optimized for surgery, identifying risks and coordinating interventions before the day of procedure.
- Advocate for patients by escalating clinical concerns and facilitating timely, individualized care plans.
- Triage patient calls regarding health concerns, medications, and pre-operative instructions, providing evidence-based guidance and appropriate escalation.
- Serve as a preceptor for new hires, orient them to workflows, documentation standards, and best practices in surgical optimization.
Registered Nurse PACU and Pre-Op
Northern Light EMMC
Bangor, ME
04.2014 - 09.2021
- Prepared patients for surgery in the Pre-operative unit by performing comprehensive assessments, reviewing medical history, medications, allergies and laboratory results.
- Started IVs, administered pre-operative medications, and provided education regarding the surgical process, expectations, and post-operative care.
- Provided post-anesthesia care in the PACU, that included managing pain, nausea and emergence from anesthesia while identifying and responding to potential complications.
- Provided clear post-operative teaching and discharge instructions.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Northern Light EMMC
Bangor, ME
06.2002 - 04.2014
- Delivered specialized care to telemetry patients, including continuous cardiac monitoring, rhythm interpretation, and management of cardiac medications and drips.
- Coordinated unit operations as Relief Charge Nurse and Resource Nurse, supported staff, and managed patient flow.
- Trained new employees on unit protocols and procedures.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Nacogdoches Medical Center Hospital
Nacogdoches, Texas
04.1996 - 06.2002
- Provided care to medical-surgical and postpartum patients.
- Functioned as full-time Charge Nurse, overseeing unit operations, staffing, and patient flow.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maine
Orono, ME01-2006
Associate of Science - Nursing
Aberdeen Hospital School of Nursing
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia01-1994
Skills
- Surgical clearance coordination
- Preoperative optimization
- Telephone triage
- EHR documentation
- Patient instruction
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Leadership mentoring
- Clear communication
- BLS
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Surgical Navigation
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse PACU and Pre-Op
Northern Light EMMC
04.2014 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Northern Light EMMC
06.2002 - 04.2014
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Nacogdoches Medical Center Hospital
04.1996 - 06.2002
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maine
Associate of Science - Nursing
Aberdeen Hospital School of Nursing