Jenifer Kemmerlin
Roanoke,VA
Summary
Highly-motivated, versatile RN with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC- Staffing and Throughput/Bed Management
Lewis Gale Medical Center
Salem, VA
11.2023 - Current
- Supports management of department staff including Staffing Analysts, Nursing Supervisors, Vascular Access Team, Float Rns and PCTs, Sitters, Transporters, Mobility, Discharge Lounge and Clinical Resource Nurse.
- Assists with overseeing daily operations and bed management, by daily review of hospital wide staffing to ensure efficient utilization of staff in order to maintain efficiency and safe bed capacities.
- Oversee data relating to throughput, transport, and staffing.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams daily to enhance patient throughput efficiency.
- Provide leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Streamlined communication channels, improving information flow and decision-making speed.
- Implemented process improvements, resulting in an increase in operational efficiency.
- Assisted with implementation of Timpani staff scheduling system.
- Schedule and perform interviews for potential candidates.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
- Conduct employee rounding for satisfaction evaluation.
- Assisted in negotiating contracts and agreements with BD supplier of IV and VAT supplies to reduce costs and improve patient outcomes.
- Increased productivity by identifying and implementing process improvements.
- Offer continuous assistance to hospital team by taking on essential roles as needed.
RN- Vascular Access
Lewis Gale Medical Center
Salem, VA
01.2019 - 10.2023
- Provide central line and intravenous care for over [Number] patients at Acute Care facility.
- Placement of Peripheral IV, Ultrasound IV, Accucath, Powerglide Midline, Trimable Midline and PICC.
- Use of evidence based practice to provide hospital wide education of appropriate IV placement, proper assessment and care of all lines.
- Daily Quality review of all central lines and foleys hospital wide that is reported out on a division level.
- Work closely with Physicians and Nurses to minimize lines usage in an effort to reduce CAUTI and CLABSI.
- Assist Quality department with central line, foley and isolation rounds/audits.
- As needed support coverage in the following areas: House wide Shift Supervisor, Nuclear Med- Chemical Stress Test with Lexiscan, Bedside nursing on Med-Surg and PCU, Support Nursing in ED and Interventional Radiology.
- Chair of performance improvement council.
Float Registered Nurse
Lewis Gale Medical Center
Salem , VA
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Cared for Medical-Surgical, PCU and ICU level of care patients.
- Also assisted as needed in Endoscopy, Interventional Radiology as well as Outpatient Wound Center.
- Assessed patient conditions, recorded physical findings and explained prognosis.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Educated patients regarding treatment medications and side effects.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Followed established policies related to performance improvement, attendance, safety and environmental and infection-control guidelines.
Endoscopy RN
Lewis Gale Medical Center
Salem, VA
11.2016 - 04.2018
- Reviewed health history and medications prior to endoscopic procedures in an effort to reduce risk or complications.
- Completed pre procedure patient assessments and education, placement of vascular access and ensured all pre procedure forms and processes were complete.
- Circulating RN responsible for: time out, documentation of procedure and equipment used, updating family as needed and overall flow of the room.
- Assisted with procedures to include: EGD, colonoscopy, EUS and ERCP.
- Was responsible for cleaning and sanitizing endoscopy scopes, equipment and rooms.
- Responsible for recovery of patients post procedure.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored
- Delivered information regarding care, medications and post procedure instructions to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Followed established policies related to performance improvement, attendance, safety and environmental and infection-control guidelines.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Lewis Gale Medical Center
Salem, VA
05.2010 - 11.2016
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Multi-skilled Tech
Lewis Gale Medical Center
Salem, VA
07.2008 - 05.2010
- Collaborated with RN to provide complete and compassionate care of ICU patients
- Obtained and documented hourly vital signs, collected lab specimens.
- Took patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented height and weight.
- Performed passive range of motion, simple dressing changes, skincare and glucose testing.
- Provided support with bathing, toileting, grooming and washing.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Turned or re-positioned bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent bedsores.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Maintained clean and neat environment in patient care area, checked and restocked supplies and handled linen management and trash removal.
Store Manager
B&N Enterprises
Raonoke , Virginia
07.2003 - 04.2007
- Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
- Prepared monthly reports on sales figures, expenses, profits.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance reviews.
- Managed daily banking activities such as deposits and withdrawals.
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
- Monitored employee performance and identified performance gaps for corrective action.
- Generated repeat business by responding to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
Customer Service Agent
Allstate
Salem, Virginia
09.1999 - 06.2003
- Collaborated with colleagues from other departments to resolve escalated customer issues.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing, scanning, faxing, copying documents.
- Actively participated in training sessions to stay up-to-date on changes in regulations related to insurance policies.
- Developed strong relationships with clients by providing exceptional customer service.
- Assisted with customer inquiries, complaints, and requests for information regarding insurance policies.
- Ensured compliance with company guidelines and regulatory standards when dealing with customers' accounts or policies.
- Conducted follow-up calls to ensure satisfactory resolution of customer issues.
Data Entry- Insurance Payments/Customer Service
Lewis Gale Clinic
Salem , Virginia
06.1997 - 08.1999
- Performed data entry from paper documents, emails, and other sources into computer systems.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Reviewed existing information for accuracy and made necessary corrections.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve issues regarding incorrect data entries.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VA05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing RN
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VASkills
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring Patient Advocate
- Collaborative approach
- Delegation and Motivation
- Attention to Detail
- Decision Making
- Acute Care
- Critical Care
- PICC Line, midline and ultrasound IV
- Infection Control
- Student and staff precepting
- Trauma Certified
- BLS, ACLS, PALS
- Staffing strategy
- Team leadership
- Staff management
- Policy and procedure development
- Policy and procedure implementation
- Performance management
- Partnership development
- Documentation and reporting
Timeline
CNC- Staffing and Throughput/Bed Management
Lewis Gale Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
RN- Vascular Access
Lewis Gale Medical Center
01.2019 - 10.2023
Float Registered Nurse
Lewis Gale Medical Center
04.2018 - 01.2019
Endoscopy RN
Lewis Gale Medical Center
11.2016 - 04.2018
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Lewis Gale Medical Center
05.2010 - 11.2016
Multi-skilled Tech
Lewis Gale Medical Center
07.2008 - 05.2010
Store Manager
B&N Enterprises
07.2003 - 04.2007
Customer Service Agent
Allstate
09.1999 - 06.2003
Data Entry- Insurance Payments/Customer Service
Lewis Gale Clinic
06.1997 - 08.1999
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Virginia Western Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing RN
Liberty University
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