Jenna Gehrtz
Hillsboro,ND
Summary
Dedicated to promoting quality patient care and satisfaction and offering experience in nursing and healthcare administration. Possesses proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive nursing policies, providing excellent leadership and mentoring, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Sanford Health
11.2020 - Current
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
Charge Nurse
Sanford Health
05.2018 - 11.2020
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring resident orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in resident care assignments.
- Monitored nursing care, resident assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Administered medications and treatment to residents and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
ICU Nurse
Sanford Health
12.2017 - 05.2018
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult and geriatric ICU patients.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
Med/Surge Nurse
Altru Hospital
12.2015 - 12.2017
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
Certified Medication Aide
Parkwood Place
10.2013 - 12.2015
- Took resident vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and resident wellbeing.
- Interacted kindly with residents and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding resident health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Administered medications to residents and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL07.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Fargo05.2017
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Northland Community And Technical College
East Grand Forks, MN12.2015
Skills
- Process Improvements
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Nurse Education and Training
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Issue Resolution
- Documentation and Reporting
- Strong Work Ethic
- Long-Term Care
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Sanford Health
11.2020 - Current
Charge Nurse
Sanford Health
05.2018 - 11.2020
ICU Nurse
Sanford Health
12.2017 - 05.2018
Med/Surge Nurse
Altru Hospital
12.2015 - 12.2017
Certified Medication Aide
Parkwood Place
10.2013 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Northland Community And Technical College
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