Jennelle Brings
Cottage Grove,MN
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with a strong background in patient care and medical support, recognized for fostering collaborative relationships with medical teams to ensure high-quality care delivery. Proven ability to adapt to evolving patient needs while maintaining a focus on compassionate care and reliability. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration enhances the capacity to provide comprehensive support in diverse healthcare settings. Committed to improving patient outcomes through effective communication and teamwork.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Admissions Nurse
Hospice of the Midwest
Edina, MN
01.2026 - Current
- Analyzed patient conditions and needs to determine suitability for hospice service enrollment.
- Coordinated efforts with interdisciplinary teams to formulate individualized care strategies for patients and their families.
- Provided comprehensive information to patients and caregivers to enhance understanding of hospice services and end-of-life care alternatives.
- Strengthened patient support systems through effective communication and collaboration with families and healthcare providers.
- Managed electronic health record systems to uphold accuracy in patient documentation and care plan management.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/Post-surg
United Hospital
Saint Paul, MN
07.2023 - 12.2025
- Partnered with physicians to evaluate patient conditions swiftly and ensure timely delivery of appropriate care.
- Executed medication administration and treatment plans while closely monitoring patient responses to adjust care as needed.
- Recorded food and fluid intake and output, maintaining comprehensive patient charts for effective health monitoring.
- Administered essential patient care to stabilize conditions and assess next steps in treatment.
- Advocated for policies and practices that enhance patient health, safety, and rights.
- Educated patients and families on discharge protocols and care plans to ensure effective post-hospitalization management.
- Delivered comprehensive education to patients and families regarding medical-surgical procedures and therapeutic regimens to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Developed and applied tailored pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions to effectively manage patient pain.
Medical Assistant
Allina Health Woodbury Clinic
Woodbury, MN
08.2012 - 07.2023
- Reviewed and documented patient medical histories and vital signs while evaluating medication regimens for accuracy and compliance.
- Delivered medications and immunizations as prescribed, focusing on accuracy and patient safety.
- Partnered with provider to refine and manage quality goals, ensuring alignment with organizational standards.
- Coordinated patient communication and handled prescription refill requests to enhance service delivery.
- Administered EKG specimen collection and rapid testing for UA/UC, COVID, strep, and A1C, utilizing clinical judgment to enhance efficiency in patient care.
- Developed and communicated tailored patient education and after-visit care instructions to ensure seamless transition in care.
- Assisted with patient intake processes, ensuring accurate documentation and data entry.
- Conducted routine clinical tasks including vital signs monitoring and lab specimen collection.
Nursing Student Clinical Rotation
St. John's Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2023
Medical Assistant
CENTRAL PEDIATRICS
Woodbury, MN
06.2011 - 07.2012
- Oversaw patient intake procedures, verifying documentation accuracy and enhancing data entry efficiency.
- Administered essential clinical procedures, ensuring accurate vital signs monitoring and efficient lab specimen collection.
Lead Certified Medical Assistant
HealthEast Roselawn Clinic
Saint Paul, MN
06.2008 - 07.2011
- Managed clinical team performance, ensuring alignment with protocols and commitment to superior patient care quality.
- Oversaw deployment of electronic health record systems, streamlining patient information management processes and enhancing data accessibility.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights, MN05.2023
Skills
- Prioritization and scheduling
- Medication management
- Ostomy patient support
- Strategic thinker
- Working with adult populations
- Assessment of urgent needs
- Proficient in organization techniques
- Catheter management
- Experienced with Microsoft Office applications
- Medical-surgical proficiency
- NG tube placement
- Clinical decision-making
- Anticipating and addressing issues
- Open to learning
- Healthcare clinic management
- IV fluid management
- Effective patient interaction
- Emergency Response (Code Blue Rapid Response)
- Patient-centered pain relief strategies
- Wound vacuum-assisted closure
- Proficient Epic user
- Proficient in safe blood transfusion practices
- Dependable and honest
Certification
- BLS Certification
- RN License June 2023 to July 2027
- Driver's License
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Hospice Admissions Nurse
Hospice of the Midwest
01.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/Post-surg
United Hospital
07.2023 - 12.2025
Nursing Student Clinical Rotation
St. John's Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2023
Medical Assistant
Allina Health Woodbury Clinic
08.2012 - 07.2023
Medical Assistant
CENTRAL PEDIATRICS
06.2011 - 07.2012
Lead Certified Medical Assistant
HealthEast Roselawn Clinic
06.2008 - 07.2011
Associate Degree - Nursing
Inver Hills Community College