Jennie Elgohari
Corona,CA
Summary
Passionate and dedicated nurse with four years of healthcare experience in a CVICU, MICU and Neuro ICU. Vast experience dealing with a very broad range of medical conditions. Bringing forth the ability to thoroughly and accurately assess the health of patients and prescribe the proper treatment programs for optimal health moving forward. Adept in working as a collaborative team member to ensure that patients receive the highest level of care possible.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
- 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.
- Improved patient outcomes by diligently monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Educated patients and their families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and post-discharge care for optimal recovery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop customized care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic care during hospitalizations.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between facilities by effectively communicating pertinent patient information to receiving staff members.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
USC Arcadia Hospital - FlexCare
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Enhanced patient care in ICU by closely monitoring vital signs and administering appropriate treatments.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge instructions and follow-up care to patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Streamlined communication between medical professionals, ensuring timely updates on patient status and treatment plans.
- Conducted thorough assessments of critically ill patients to develop individualized care plans that addressed their unique needs.
- Effectively prioritized interventions for multiple patients under high-stress conditions, maintaining optimal quality of care.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in rapidly changing situations, contributing to positive patient outcomes.
Home Health RN
Vast Home Health
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
- Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and asked appropriate questions to better understand current feelings.
- Contacted family immediately when issues arose with at-home patients in effort to find effective resolutions.
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
ICU Travel Nurse
CareRev
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
- Utilized ventilators, monitors and infusion pumps following manufactures' guidelines.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Ascension All Saints Hospital
03.2019 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver optimal patient outcomes.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration by effectively communicating with physicians, therapists, and support staff to ensure optimal patient care.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Provided care requiring hemodynamic monitoring and vasopressor therapy, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and intervention.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Performed invasive procedures such as central line insertions or arterial catheter placements with precision and confidence when necessary for optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing exceptional patient-centered care within a fast-paced critical care environment.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing complications related to ventilator use, central line infections, and pressure ulcers.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
- Assisted in the development of evidence-based protocols for the management of complex medical conditions, leading to better clinical outcomes.
- Maintained high standards of infection control within the critical care unit, contributing to a safer environment for both patients and staff.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
- Streamlined workflow processes within the critical care unit, resulting in increased efficiency and improved patient satisfaction.
Patient Care Technician
Vista Medical Hospital
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Patient Care Representative
Orthopaedic Surgeon Office
02.2008 - 12.2012
- Worked with over 25 patients per day to schedule tests and procedures.
- Established positive patient relationships to deliver excellent and direct individualized patient care.
- Communicated with insurance companies to verify coverage and obtain authorizations for medical treatments and procedures.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
- Acted as main point of contact for patients, doctors, and hospital staff by closely reviewing medical charts and maintaining high levels of communication.
- Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Kenosha, WI12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin Parkside
Kenosha12.2010
Skills
- Critical Care Nursing
- Electronic Charting
- Swan-Ganz Catheters
- Sedation Management
- Ventilator Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Care Prioritization
- Complex Information Interpretation
- Cardiac monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association/Wisconsin Nurses Association - Member ID 03843857 - Valid through January 2025
- National Nurses United/California Nurses Association - Member - Valid through January 2025
Additional Information
- Registered Nurse - California State Board of Nursing - License Number 95183537 - Expiration November 30, 2024
- Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation - License Number 041523164 - Expiration May 31, 2024
- Registered Nurse - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - License Number 245040-30 - Expiration February 29, 2024
Certification
- ACLS, American Heart Association - May 2025
- BLS, American Heart Association - June 2024
- NIHSS, APEX Innovations - July 2024
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Italian
Limited Working
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare
11.2023 - 02.2024
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
USC Arcadia Hospital - FlexCare
09.2023 - 11.2023
Home Health RN
Vast Home Health
04.2023 - 11.2023
ICU Travel Nurse
CareRev
01.2023 - 10.2023
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Ascension All Saints Hospital
03.2019 - 06.2023
Patient Care Technician
Vista Medical Hospital
02.2018 - 01.2019
Patient Care Representative
Orthopaedic Surgeon Office
02.2008 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin Parkside