Jeannie Fisher
New Kensington,PA
Summary
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.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Right At Home In Home & Assistance
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Kitchen Manager
Woodpeckers Pub& Grub
02.2018 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Oakhill Nursing & Rehab
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during challenging situations.
- Addressed patient concerns promptly by investigating issues thoroughly and collaborating with appropriate personnel to resolve problems efficiently.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities in accordance with regulatory requirements, ensuring timely completion of reports as necessary for compliance purposes.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
UPMC St. Margarets
04.2011 - 04.2015
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently monitoring cardiac telemetry and promptly responding to critical changes.
- Provided comprehensive cardiac education to patients and families, empowering them in self-care management postdischarge.
- Optimized patient outcomes in high-stress scenarios by remaining calm, focused, and utilizing critical thinking skills to provide appropriate interventions.
- Ensured optimal clinical outcomes for cardiac patients through timely identification of potential complications and prompt intervention.
- Demonstrated expertise in various cardiac procedures such as EKG interpretation, defibrillation, cardioversion, and administration of emergency medications.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
HarmarVillage Care Center
10.2007 - 04.2011
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Promoted a safe and healthy work environment through adherence to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted in the onboarding process for new hires, offering guidance and mentorship to help them acclimate quickly to their roles.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Evaluated clinical competency of nursing staff through direct observation, feedback sessions, and periodic skills assessments.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA08.2010
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Lenape Practical Nursing
Kittanning, PA08.2007
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Career Training Academy
New Kensington, PA2003
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Medication and IV administration
- Compassion and Empathy
- Nursing staff management
- Clinical judgment
- Wound Care
- Chart Audits
- Direct Patient Care
Timeline
Caregiver
Right At Home In Home & Assistance
03.2024 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Woodpeckers Pub& Grub
02.2018 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Oakhill Nursing & Rehab
10.2017 - 10.2018
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
UPMC St. Margarets
04.2011 - 04.2015
Registered Nurse Supervisor
HarmarVillage Care Center
10.2007 - 04.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Community College of Allegheny County
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Lenape Practical Nursing
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Career Training Academy
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