Jenna Bratcher
Leitchfield,KY
Summary
Dynamic APRN with extensive experience at Grayson County Family Medicine, excelling in patient education and chronic disease management. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, utilizing strong clinical judgment to develop comprehensive care plans. Committed to health promotion and preventive care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through tailored interventions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
APRN
Grayson County Family Medicine
01.2018 - Current
- Assisted in developing and implementing patient care plans under supervision.
- Conducted routine assessments to monitor patient health and report findings.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to ensure quality patient care delivery.
- Engaged in continued education to enhance nursing skills and knowledge base.
- Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
- Established and implemented developmental screening initiatives to detect delays in young children.
APRN
Southern Emergency Medical Specialists
03.2012 - 03.2019
- Provided education for patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and preventative measures.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop comprehensive diagnostic plans, ensuring timely identification of medical conditions.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, identifying critical health issues and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Performed advanced diagnostic procedures such as suturing under physician supervision.
APRN
Elizabethtown Pediatrics
05.2009 - 10.2012
- Provided anticipatory guidance to pediatric patients and families concerning areas such as vaccine administration, developmental milestones and nutrition and hygiene practices.
- Formulated plans of care to optimize child's health potential and minimize physical and psychological complications.
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer, and other diseases.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky, KY05-2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky, KY05-2005
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
Elizabethtown, KY12-1999
Skills
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Clinical judgment
- Adult health management
- Patient education
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Medication prescribing
- Health promotion
- Preventive care
- Pediatric care
- Immunizations
- Chronic disease management
Timeline
APRN
Grayson County Family Medicine
01.2018 - Current
APRN
Southern Emergency Medical Specialists
03.2012 - 03.2019
APRN
Elizabethtown Pediatrics
05.2009 - 10.2012
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Western Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Kentucky University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College