Jennifer Thrasher

• Enhanced patient care by developing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective case management and patient education on self-care techniques.
• Optimized resource utilization by identifying opportunities for cost containment while maintaining quality of care.
• Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
• Streamlined discharge planning processes, ensuring a smoother transition for patients back to their homes or other facilities.
• Managing case load of 200+ patients.

• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing timely and accurate telephone triage services.
• Reduced emergency room visits by effectively assessing patient symptoms and recommending appropriate care plans.
• Managed crisis situations calmly and professionally, coordinating prompt intervention from appropriate medical staff when necessary.
• Contributed to improved patient outcomes by identifying potential health risks through thorough assessment during telephone encounters.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.

• Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
• Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating a faster learning curve and increased overall team efficiency.
• Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' needs, enabling more accurate diagnoses and targeted interventions.
• Navigated regulatory requirements effectively, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with relevant laws and guidelines.
• Managed a case-load varying from 15 to 28 patients.

• Worked with patient to

achieve an optimal level of perceived health and maintain wellness with diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

• Provide health coaching services that assist with life-style changes required to achieve an optimal level of health and wellness

• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols.
• Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Contributed to successful surgeries with efficient preparation, organization, and management of operating rooms.

• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.

• Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

• Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
• Coordinated discharge planning with multidisciplinary teams for smooth transitions from acute care settings to home-based hospice care.
• Proactively identified potential barriers to quality care delivery and implemented solutions for improved service provision.
• Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
• Efficiently managed caseloads while adhering to regulatory guidelines ensuring compliance with Medicare conditions of participation.