Jenifer Clark
Richmond,VA
Summary
Professional, compassionate, and goal-oriented Registered Nurse with six years of experience in healthcare. Experience providing quality care at the bedside and intra-procedure in the cardiac cath lab with an emphasis on patient safety and advocacy. Collaborative team member with a reputation for building a great rapport with patients and members of the interdisciplinary team. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
HCA Healthcare Inc.
Chippenham Hospital, Richmond, VA
07.2023 - Current
- Scrub, circulate, and monitor a variety of cardiac procedures, including left and right heart catheterizations, transaortic valve replacements (TAVR), Mitral Clips, PFO closures, transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE), and temporary pacemaker insertions.
- Collaborate with the structural heart team, interventional cardiologists, cardiac OR team, and anesthesiologists to ensure smooth, safe, and efficient procedures.
- Lead the development and implementation of the first committee in the cardiac cath lab, focusing on enhancing patient experience, elevating patient safety, and optimizing operational efficiency.
- Monitor and assess patients before, during, and after procedures, ensuring appropriate care and timely interventions.
- Assist with troubleshooting and addressing any complications during procedures, ensuring adherence to best practices and safety standards.
- Participate in continuing education and training for both staff and physicians, promoting up-to-date practices in cardiac care.
- Advocate for patients by providing education and emotional support, ensuring they are informed and comfortable throughout the process
Senior Customer Sales Associate
Anthropologie
Richmond, VA
10.2018 - Current
- Drove sales by providing personalized styling advice and delivering exceptional customer service, consistently meeting sales goals.
- Maintained in-depth product knowledge to assist customers in selecting items, highlighting new arrivals, and promoting key collections.
- Supported visual merchandising efforts, ensuring store displays were aligned with current trends and attractive to customers.
- Processed transactions efficiently, managed inventory, and helped with store organization to enhance the overall shopping experience.
- Fostered customer loyalty through follow-ups, building strong relationships, and encouraging repeat business.
Clinical Nurse II
VCU Health
Richmond, Virginia
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Delivered direct patient care on a 28-bed progressive care and telemetry floor, specializing in high-acuity conditions such as heart failure, sickle cell disease, diabetes, cirrhosis, chronic kidney disease, sepsis, and respiratory failure.
- Frequently served as Charge Nurse, Resource Nurse, and Preceptor, providing leadership and mentorship to new staff and ensuring efficient unit operations.
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes and ensuring safe, evidence-based practice.
- Actively participated in committees, including the Pharmacy Nursing Committee and Sunshine Committee, to contribute to unit initiatives, process improvements, and team morale.
- A graduate of the Nurse Residency Program, demonstrating a commitment to professional development and continuous learning.
Care Partner
VCU Health
Richmond, VA
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Delivered high-quality patient care across various hospital units by floating to multiple departments as needed.
- Acted as a preceptor, training and mentoring new staff members to ensure competency and efficient delivery of care.
- Assisted with key organizational support functions, including fit testing, video monitoring, and conducting audits to maintain safety standards and compliance.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability, effectively managing diverse responsibilities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA05-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA05-2021
Certification
Registered Nurse, Virginia Board of Nursing
License number 0001305363
Timeline
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
HCA Healthcare Inc.
07.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse II
VCU Health
06.2021 - 08.2023
Care Partner
VCU Health
08.2019 - 06.2021
Senior Customer Sales Associate
Anthropologie
10.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Virginia
Associate of Science - Nursing
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College