Jennie Postell
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Highly motivated healthcare professional prepared for challenges of managing patient care and coordinating treatment plans. Brings valuable experience in enhancing patient outcomes and fostering collaborative team environment. Known for adaptability and reliability, with strong skills in patient advocacy and communication.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Care Manager
Lucent Health
Nashville, TN
06.2022 - Current
- Coordinated care plans to enhance patient outcomes and streamline services.
- Developed educational materials to empower patients in managing chronic conditions.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions that improved patient adherence to treatment protocols.
- Mentored nursing staff on best practices for patient engagement and care management strategies.
- Analyzed patient data to identify trends and optimize resource allocation for care delivery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care and support services.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients progress and adjusting care plans as needed.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, ER visits, ancillary testing, and other enabling services for patients.
- Facilitated assessment of individual physiological, psychological, financial, cultural and family situation and coordinated social services to address individual and family needs.
- ActionListener.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives for nursing practices within the organization.
Registered Nurse
Amedisys Home Health
Nashville, TN
03.2017 - 11.2021
- Work independently under physician’s orders to provide care and prevent rehospitalization in a home health environment.
- Educate and evaluate patient and family regarding new or previous disease processes and medication regimen.
- Provide wound care, intravenous therapy, indwelling Foley care, obtain labs, implement and assess care plans, and communicate with physicians and their staff of any changes and/or recommendations to enhance patient’s care and outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Nephrology Associates-Columbia
Columbia, TN
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Provide nursing care to patients with abnormal kidney function under the direction of a Physician or Nurse Practitioner in a clinical setting.
- Prepare clinic for Physician or Nurse Practitioner by ensuring that pre-labs are obtained, performing vitals, reconciling medication, and updating patient demographics.
- Obtain labs via venipuncture, assess lab results, and report findings to Physician or Nurse Practitioner.
Registered Nurse
Saint Thomas West Hospital
Nashville, TN
07.2015 - 03.2017
- Serve as primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care on fast-paced, high performance unit.
- Assess the physical and psychological status of patients, providing interventions and treatments, and evaluating effectiveness of care to achieve desired patient outcomes.
- Evaluate learning methods of patient and family; provide age-specific and culturally appropriate education.
- Provide specialized care to kidney transplant patients by monitoring laboratory values, vital signs, input and output hourly, administering anti-rejections medications in a timely manner, and inform transplant team of patient's status.
- Perform Peritoneal Dialysis per hospital protocols by gravity, maintaining aseptic technique, and monitoring patient’s vitals and tolerance to procedure.
- Implement and evaluate patient teaching plans for diabetic patients concerning diabetes, glucose monitoring, insulin dosage and injections, therapeutic diet instructions, exercise, and weight management.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05.2015
Skills
- Patient and family advocate
- Handles emotional and ethical issues professionally
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent teaching, organizational, and job prioritizing skills
- Charge Nurse
Timeline
Nurse Care Manager
Lucent Health
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Nephrology Associates-Columbia
03.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Amedisys Home Health
03.2017 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse
Saint Thomas West Hospital
07.2015 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Middle Tennessee State University