Jenna McNicholas
Macungie,PA
Summary
Proven Registered Nurse with a solid background at Lehigh Valley Health Network, demonstrating exceptional skills in direct patient care and medication administration. I have worked in home care/hospice for the past 14 years. Renowned for compassion and empathy, effectively enhancing patient satisfaction and outcomes. Excelled in interdisciplinary collaboration, significantly improving treatment plans and patient education. Possesses strong clinical judgment and a commitment to continuous professional development.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lehigh Valley Health Network
03.2010 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Pennsylvania School of Health Sciences
Lancaster, PA06.2028
Associate of Science - Nursing
State University of New York, Albany, NY
Albany, NY06.2012
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Triage Calls and Use Clinical Knowledge and Skills to Empower Patients to Manage their Care
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound Care including wound vacs
- Compassion and Empathy
- Intravenous therapy
- Care Planning and Development
- Professional Bedside Manner
- BLS certification
- Patient Discharge
- Team Coordination
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Emergency Response
- High level of autonomy
- Emotional awareness
- Cardiac Care
- Tracheostomy Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lehigh Valley Health Network
03.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Pennsylvania School of Health Sciences
Associate of Science - Nursing
State University of New York, Albany, NY