Jenna Ehnle
Registered RN
Peoria,IL
Summary
Dynamic pediatric critical care nurse with knowledge of congenital heart disease, treatments, techniques, and diagnostic procedures. Adept at providing immediate and individualized care to medical and cardiac critical care patients. Proficient in pediatric critical care transport with proven history of efficient and effective triage.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Critical Care Transport Nurse
Children's Hospital Of Illinois
12.2023 - Current
- Demonstrates strong clinical judgment in identifying potential complications early during transports; prioritizing interventions based on severity.
- Collaborates with hospital staff to ensure smooth transitions from facility to ambulance transport, promoting continuity of care.
- Enhances patient care by providing rapid and efficient critical care transport services.
- Operates medical equipment efficiently during transports, including ventilators, IV pumps, and monitoring devices.
RN, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Children's Hospital Of Illinois
09.2021 - Current
- Manages care for critically ill medical and cardiac patients at a Level 1 trauma center.
- Provides care for congenital heart patients, pre and postoperative care in CVICU.
- Communicates and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team.
RN, Surgical Acute
OSF St. Francis Medical Center
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Managed care for 4-6 patients on medical/ surgical floor.
- Conducted pre and post-operative cares, assessments, pain management, and wound care.
- Proficient at nursing skills: PIV insertion, lab draws, NG tube insertion, Urine catheterization, and rectal tube insertion.
Patient Care Technician Surgical Acute
OSF St. Francis Medical Center
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in post operative cares, ambulating patients.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Summer Nurse Internship
Children's Hospital Of Illinois
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Performed documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
Education
DNP PNP Acute Care -
University of Illinois of Chicago College of Nursing
Chicago, IL05.2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
Peoria, IL12.2020
Skills
- Airway Management and Intubation
- Arterial Blood Draws
- Central Line Management
- Chest Tube Management
- CRRT Management
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Lumbar Puncture
- Ultra Sound Guided PIV Insertion
Certification
- ACLS, BLS, PALS
- CITI training
- P-CCRN
- PFCCS
Practicum Hours
- PICU (Medical & CVICU) 289 hours
- Congenital Heart Clinic 150 hours
- Pediatric Surgery 122 hours
- Pediatric Hematology & Oncology 84 hours
- Pediatric Asthma & Allergy Clinic 67 hours
- Pediatric ENT 25 hours
- Pediatric Genetics 17 hours
Presentations
- Community Health: Implementation of a Mobile Grocery Store in a high food insecurity neighborhoods (5/2023)
- Case Study: Pediatric Sepsis (6/2023)
- Respiratory Case Study (9/2023)
- Cardiogenic Shock (1/2024)
- Implementation of a Central Line Dressing Change Team in the PICU (12/24)
- Case Study: Transportation of a Patient with increased ICP (2/2025)
Timeline
Pediatric Critical Care Transport Nurse
Children's Hospital Of Illinois
12.2023 - Current
RN, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Children's Hospital Of Illinois
09.2021 - Current
RN, Surgical Acute
OSF St. Francis Medical Center
02.2021 - 09.2021
Summer Nurse Internship
Children's Hospital Of Illinois
05.2020 - 07.2020
Patient Care Technician Surgical Acute
OSF St. Francis Medical Center
08.2018 - 01.2021
DNP PNP Acute Care -
University of Illinois of Chicago College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
- ACLS, BLS, PALS
- CITI training
- P-CCRN
- PFCCS
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