Jenna Hickel, BSN, RN
Eagle River,Alaska
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with adult acute care and Level III NICU expertise, including charge nurse duties. Delivers evidence-based care through thorough assessments and effective family-centered communication. Skilled in managing high-risk deliveries, coordinating staffing, and making decisive judgments in high-pressure environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE, CHARGE NURSE
Providence Alaska Children's Hospital - LEVEL III NICU
Anchorage, AK
03.2025 - Current
- Deliver specialized care to premature and medically complex newborns
- Monitor vital signs and physical assessment closely to recognize the earliest signs of change in status.
- Support emergency response and clinical decision-making in high acuity situations while maintaining a safe and effective care environment.
- Attend high risk deliveries, following NRP guidelines and coordinating admissions.
- Ensure effective staffing and resource allocation to meet patient care needs.
- Facilitated conflict resolution and problem-solving efforts to enhance communication and cooperation.
REGISTERED NURSE | PEDIATRIC HOME HEALTH
Maxim Home Health
Anchorage, AK
09.2024 - 09.2025
- Implemented individualized plans of care, providing daily patient care such as ADLs, IADLs, G-tube management, medication administration, and facilitating community integration.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to enhance comprehensive patient care delivery.
- Coordinated with PT/OT/SLP to ensure safe patient activity and exercise.
- Accompany patients to medical appointments.
REGISTERED NURSE | RESIDENT
Providence St. Elias Specialty Hospital
Anchorage, AK
10.2023 - 03.2025
- Conducted comprehensive nursing assessments for long-term acute care and inpatient rehab patients to identify needs and develop care plans.
- Managed medication administration, patient assessments, and coordinated therapies to ensure timely and effective patient care.
- Facilitated daily interprofessional team and family conferences to communicate patient progress, set goals, and plan for safe discharge.
CAREGIVER
Opus Memoria Memory Care Assisted Living
Anchorage, Alaska
01.2018 - Current
- Guided residents in dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders to support daily independence.
- Facilitated activities of daily living for residents to boost self-esteem and overall wellness.
- Provided safe mobility support to help residents move around personal and public spaces.
- Repositioned bedbound residents to enhance skin integrity and promote comfort.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT & CLIENT SERVICES
Preferred Care At Home Of Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska
01.2018 - 02.2022
- Streamlined HR processes by coordinating new hire orientations and facilitating onboarding and training for new employees.
- Briefed new hires on company policies, employment benefits, and job duties to ensure smooth integration into the organization.
- Collaborated with managers to ensure compliance with organizational policies, clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Conducted comprehensive client assessments to gather information for service planning.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to clients by leveraging extensive knowledge of services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
Phoenix, AZ04-2023
Pre-Nursing -
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK01-2020
Business Administration -
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK01-2017
High School Diploma -
A.J. Dimond High School
Anchorage, Alaska05-2016
Skills
- Neonatal resuscitation
- High acuity patient care
- Adult acute care nursing
- Patient monitoring and early recognition of deterioration
- Medication administration and safety
- Emergency response and prioritization
- Clinical judgment
- Interdisciplinary collaboration and communication
- Family-centered patient care
- Time management and adaptability
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award Winner April 2026
Certification
- RN License State of Alaska
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE, CHARGE NURSE
Providence Alaska Children's Hospital - LEVEL III NICU
03.2025 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE | PEDIATRIC HOME HEALTH
Maxim Home Health
09.2024 - 09.2025
REGISTERED NURSE | RESIDENT
Providence St. Elias Specialty Hospital
10.2023 - 03.2025
CAREGIVER
Opus Memoria Memory Care Assisted Living
01.2018 - Current
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT & CLIENT SERVICES
Preferred Care At Home Of Alaska
01.2018 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
Pre-Nursing -
University of Alaska Anchorage
Business Administration -
University of Alaska Fairbanks
High School Diploma -
A.J. Dimond High School