Jenna M. Downing
Tampa
Summary
Exhibits desire to use and expand knowledge obtained through the Galen College of Nursing, and to leave a lasting positive impact through dedication, collaboration, and success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Complex Medical-Surgical Inpatient, RN
Advent Health Tampa
Tampa, Florida
04.2023 - Current
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments on 5-6 patients and monitored vital signs, telemetry readings, and cardiac rhythms to identify changes in patient status and intervene.
- Trained preceptor, enhancing knowledge of newer workforce and establishing standards for evidence-based, effective care.
- Provided compassionate support to patients and families during critical moments, educating on post-discharge care to promote long-term health and minimize readmission rates.
- Trained as a preceptor to enhance the knowledge of our newer workforce and set the standard for evidence-based, effective care.
OR Circulator, Pre and Post operative Care, RN
Tampa Surgery Center/ Newsom Eye
Tampa, Florida
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Performed all perioperative tasks with a patient-centered focus such as preoperative interviews/education, patient positioning/surgical prep, OR circulator, and postoperative patient recovery.
- Assessed patient’s emotional well-being before and after surgery to provide compassionate support services.
- Coordinated procedures and treatments for pre-, intra-, and post-operative patients, ensuring continuity of care.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatments, and adjusted schedules to optimize patient flow and minimize turnover times.
- Initiated preoperative IVs.
- Collaborated with ophthalmologist and healthcare providers to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Enforced compliance with HIPAA/JCAHO requirements and collaborated with healthcare leaders to drive objectives.
Acute Care and Nephrology, RN
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
Lakeland, Florida
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Documented data related to patient care which included assessments, interventions, medications administered, patient's responses and treatment changes.
- Reported patients' condition to appropriate personnel each shift.
- Provided comprehensive care to adults with various stages of renal disorders, including oversight of dialysis treatment.
- Administered blood products as ordered and observed patients' condition for adverse reactions.
- Managed patients pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, monitoring response, and changing care plans accordingly in coordination with a multidisciplinary team.
- Managed PCA pumps.
- Operated patient-controlled analgesia pumps to deliver pain relief therapy.
- Obtained specimens or samples for laboratory work.
- Worked closely with cardiologists, endocrinologists, urologists, and primary care providers.
- Managed patients' pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, monitoring response, and changing care plans accordingly in coordination with a multidisciplinary team.
- Coordinated with patients and families to develop personalized plans for future health care needs.
Medical Front Desk Receptionist
Vein and Vascular Institute of Tampa Bay
Tampa, Florida
03.2017 - 07.2018
- Managed appointment cycle by notifying provider of patient arrival, reviewing service delivery against schedule, and alerting providers to service delays.
- Collaborated with teams including attending physicians, board certified vascular surgeons, registered nurses, and physical therapists to streamline patient care.
- Obtained/updated financial information by recording and collecting patient charges.
- Updated financial information by accurately recording and collecting patient charges, ensuring timely processing.
- Educated patients on pre and post-operative surgical care for peripheral vascular procedures in a clinical setting.
Education
Associates of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
St. Petersburg03.2020
Skills
- IV administration
- IV medication administration
- Medication management
- Patient assessments
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound care
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
Certification
American Heart Association CPR Certified Current
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Provided safe, patient centered care, consistent with medical plan of care.
- Executed physical assessments, including but not limited to, listening to heart, lung, and bowel sounds.
- Delivered/received verbal reports on each patient at the start and end of each clinical experience.
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate the patient’s optimum level of wellness.
- Provided emotional and patient education to patients and families.
- Observed Alcoholic Anonymous meetings.
Timeline
Complex Medical-Surgical Inpatient, RN
Advent Health Tampa
04.2023 - Current
OR Circulator, Pre and Post operative Care, RN
Tampa Surgery Center/ Newsom Eye
06.2022 - 04.2023
Acute Care and Nephrology, RN
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
06.2020 - 03.2021
Medical Front Desk Receptionist
Vein and Vascular Institute of Tampa Bay
03.2017 - 07.2018
Associates of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing