Jenna VanKummer
San Diego,CA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Rady Children's Hospital, enhancing patient outcomes through expert care coordination and critical thinking. Skilled in medication administration and fostering patient education, I've consistently improved care efficiency and patient satisfaction. Demonstrates exceptional clinical judgment and a compassionate approach to patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse
Rady Children's Hospital
2024.02 - Current
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
Travel Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
2023.11 - 2024.02
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare teams by providing accurate and timely updates on patient conditions.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications, treatments, and IV therapies.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
2023.01 - 2023.09
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Improved patient outcomes by diligently monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
Travel Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
2022.03 - 2023.01
- Elevated patient trust by establishing strong rapport and effectively addressing concerns related to their care plans or overall health status.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
- Educated patients and their families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and post-discharge care for optimal recovery.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic care during hospitalizations.
Registered Nurse
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
2020.08 - 2022.01
- 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.
Registered Nurse
ChildServe
2020.06 - 2022.01
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Des Moines, IA05.2020
Associate of Science - Biology- Allied Health
San Diego City College
San Diego, CA05.2017
Skills
- Vital Signs Documentation
- Medication Administration
- Care Planning
- Care Coordination
- Clinical judgment
- Patient Examination
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Observation
- Family Education
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- Licensed Registered Nurse- California
- Licensed Registered Nurse- Missouri
- Licensed Registered Nurse- Louisiana
- Licensed Registered Nurse- Iowa
Timeline
Clinical Nurse
Rady Children's Hospital
2024.02 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
2023.11 - 2024.02
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
2023.01 - 2023.09
Travel Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
2022.03 - 2023.01
Registered Nurse
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
2020.08 - 2022.01
Registered Nurse
ChildServe
2020.06 - 2022.01
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Associate of Science - Biology- Allied Health
San Diego City College
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- Licensed Registered Nurse- California
- Licensed Registered Nurse- Missouri
- Licensed Registered Nurse- Louisiana
- Licensed Registered Nurse- Iowa
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