Jenna Higgins MSN, RN
New Lenox,IL
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
University Of Chicago Medicine
05.2017 - Current
- Proficient in central line insertion technique.
- Administered chemotherapy, immunotherapy and biologic medications.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
RN
University Of Chicago At Silver Cross Hospital
01.2015 - 05.2017
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Proficient in central line care.
- Administered chemotherapy medications and adhered to treatment plan.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
RN
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
01.2012 - 04.2015
- Administered chemotherapy to the pediatric population
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Proficient in central line access.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration and catheter insertion.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
RN
Silver Cross Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care and delegating nursing assignments.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Saint Xavier University
12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Saint Francis
Joliet, IL12.2009
Timeline
RN
University Of Chicago Medicine
05.2017 - Current
RN
University Of Chicago At Silver Cross Hospital
01.2015 - 05.2017
RN
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
01.2012 - 04.2015
RN
Silver Cross Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2012
Master of Science - Nursing
Saint Xavier University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Saint Francis
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