Jen Hildebrand
Ellisville,MO
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in patient assessments, critical care, and effective communication. Proven ability to administer life-saving treatments and mentor junior nurses, enhancing team performance and patient outcomes.
Dedicated nursing professional with over 19 years of experience in critical care. Skilled in administering advanced treatments and educating families on care processes. Committed to fostering professional growth in junior nurses while ensuring high standards of patient-centered care.
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
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
Creve Coeur, MO
06.2006 - Current
- Administered critical medications and treatments to stabilize patients in emergency situations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans for critically ill adults and children.
- Monitored vital signs and patient conditions, adjusting care protocols as necessary for optimal outcomes.
- Educated families on patient care processes, enhancing understanding of critical health issues and recovery plans.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and adherence to best practices in critical care nursing.
- Implemented evidence-based practices that enhanced patient recovery times and reduced complications in the ICU setting.
- Acquired ACLS, PALS, ABLS, CRRT, ATLS.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress, trauma and burns.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing exceptional patient-centered care within a fast-paced critical care environment.
- Maintained high standards of infection control within the critical care unit, contributing to a safer environment for both patients and staff.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during daily rounds to develop individualized treatment plans based on specific patient needs and goals.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration by effectively communicating with physicians, therapists, and support staff to ensure optimal patient care.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care between critical care and other hospital units by maintaining effective communication with receiving staff and providing thorough handoff reports.
- Performed invasive procedures such as central line insertions or arterial catheter placements with precision and confidence when necessary for optimal patient outcomes.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing complications related to ventilator use, central line infections, and pressure ulcers.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in Burn ICU for 13yrs.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to Burn patients.
Education
Associate of Science -
Associate of Science - Nursing
St.Louis Communtiy College At Forest Park
St Louis, MO05-2006
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Wound care for Burn, Steven Johnson's, TENS, Hydronitis and calciphalxis
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Patient monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Care planning
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Critical care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medication distribution
- Complex Problem-solving
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- Procedure preparations
- High level of autonomy
- Emergency procedures
- Administering immunizations
- Hospice and palliative care
- Long-term care
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Mobility assistance
- Removing sutures
- Palliative care awareness
- Feeding assistance
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
06.2006 - Current
Associate of Science -
Associate of Science - Nursing
St.Louis Communtiy College At Forest Park