Jenna Barkheimer
Port Saint Lucie,FL
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager
Retreat Behavioral Health
Lake Worth, FL
05.2021 - Current
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic medical records.
- Promoted to Charge Nurse - January 2023
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Promoted to Nurse Manager - March 2024
- Managed performance of 36-person nursing staff, reviewing task completion, prioritization and report quality.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to review patient progress and plan care strategies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ear Nose and Throat Specialists of Florida
West Palm Beach, FL
04.2017 - 05.2021
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures.
- Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL08-2023
Associate of Science - License Practical Nurse
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL12-2016
Skills
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Medical Records Management
- Patient Counseling
- Critical Thinking
- Staff Leadership
- Nursing assignments
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Retreat Behavioral Health
05.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ear Nose and Throat Specialists of Florida
04.2017 - 05.2021
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Palm Beach State College
Associate of Science - License Practical Nurse
Palm Beach State College
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