Jenna Lucas
Vermillion,SD
Summary
Highly qualified and board certified Nurse Practitioner driven to build strong relationships with patients and families. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes.
Qualified Nurse Practitioner with experience in a leadership nursing role. Adept at critical care and management with training in patient education and leadership. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrophysiology APP
North Central Heart
01.2022 - Current
- Assist in the management of patients pre-and post-cardiac EP procedures. Manage a complex caseload of patients with cardiac arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, and bradycardia. Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including physical exams, medical history reviews, and interpretation of diagnostic tests like ECGs and Holter monitor results. Manage patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs), such as pacemakers and ICDs.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Provide pre and post care for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization, EP studies and pacemaker/AICD implantation. Provide care for patient undergoing MI screenings, anticoagulation therapy and open heart surgery. Prepare and assist with TEE, cardioversions and vascular studies. Provide close monitoring of IV drip cardiac medications. Monitor and record telemetry strip rhythms. Manage SLED, IABP, Impella devices.
Clinical Adjunct
Augustana College
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Teach and guide undergraduate nursing students in the acute clinical setting. Grade and provide feedback to assigned work. Assist in developing clinical skills and critical thinking.
Charge Nurse Telemetry Unit
McAllen Medical Center
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Oversee daily functioning of the unit directing admissions, discharges and general patient flow. Liaise with physicians and other care providers regarding patient’s care and patient experience. Ensure Core Measure Standards are followed. Communicate with physicians and other members of the care team to provide safe, quality patient care.
Education
MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner
Mount Marty University
Yankton, SD01-2022
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Mount Marty University
Yankton, SD01-2012
Bachelors of Arts - Sociology
Augustana College
Sioux Falls, SD01.2009
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Problem-solving
- Time management
Affiliations
- Nurse Practitioner Association of SD: 2022-current
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners 2020-current
- Graduate Student Nurses Association: Community Representative Chair: 2020-2022
- South Dakota Student Nurses Association: Community Health Chair 2011-2012 Nurses Day at the Legislator/Attend SDNA conventions
- American Nurses Association 2011-2020
Certification
- FNP-AANP, State of South Dakota License number: F07210550 Expires- 7/2026
- Registered Nurse, State of South Dakota License number: R041533 Expires- 05/2023
- ACLS Certified Expires- 08/2026
- BLS Certified Expires- 04/2026
Professional Website
https://jenher39.wixsite.com/jennalucas Online portfolio to highlight my nursing philosophy, education, CEU hours, clinical experience, and Master's capstone project
Timeline
Electrophysiology APP
North Central Heart
01.2022 - Current
Clinical Adjunct
Augustana College
01.2018 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota
01.2017 - 01.2022
Charge Nurse Telemetry Unit
McAllen Medical Center
01.2014 - 01.2017
Bachelors of Arts - Sociology
Augustana College
MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner
Mount Marty University
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Mount Marty University