Jennie L. A. Caval
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse professional with over 10 years experience in Emergency Nursing, highly desires a full time position in the Emergency Department. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Henderson Hospital - Free Standing Emergency Room
09.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
- Updated personal nursing knowledge through continuing education courses, staying current on best practices in emergency medicine.
- Delivered culturally competent care to diverse populations, adapting communication styles as needed for optimal understanding between parties involved.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Director of Operations & Emergency/Trauma Registered Nurse
United States Air Force
05.2022 - Current
- Directs day-to-day administrative and operational functions for five outpatient clinics and one Emergency Department. Provides guidance and leadership to over 20 department leaders and managers.
- Oversees policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term organizational goals and objectives.
Director of Operations & Emergency Registered Nurs
United States Air Force
02.2020 - 05.2022
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
- Directed patient throughput, triage and nursing care as Charge Nurse. Navigated host nation process for patient transfers to higher level of care.
- Developed plan for department operations during three-week hospital closure. Realigned 43 Emergency Services personnel. Averted loss to 911 base response capabilities for 16.4K patient population.
Emergency Services Operations Manager/ER Nurse
United States Air Force
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Directed and administered nursing care for the Air Force's only Emergency Department in Korea in support of 21K active duty members and beneficiaries.
- Trauma Lead Registered nurse. Galvanized teams across specialties. Coordinated with local host nation hospitals for patient transfers.
- Led 120 providers, nurses and medical technicians during air show. Developed disaster response plan with host nation agencies. Provided medical support.
- Propelled critical care training for Medical-Surgical nurses. Taught emergency and triage concepts, validated skillsets. Bolstered unit's manpower support.
Family Health Services Operations Manager
United States Air Force
08.2016 - 12.2018
- Managed staff development through in-depth trainings, workshops, seminars and other learning opportunities.
- Improved clinic's care access. Initiated appointment template revamp & supported provider initiatives.
- Referred patients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Provided nursing care support for Family Health, Pediatrics and Women's Health clinics. Championed staff support protocols.
Emergency/Trauma Registered Nurse
United States Air Force
08.2012 - 08.2016
- Led 14 paraprofessionals as Charge Nurse. Collaborated with patient, family and healthcare team in open discussion to identify mutual goals based on nursing assessment and nursing diagnosis.
- Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of illnesses and injuries.
- Observed patient condition and notified physician of patient reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents.
- Maintained and upgraded knowledge, skills, nursing practice and competencies affecting quality of nursing care and re-licensure.
Critical Care/Emergency Trauma Nurse Fellow
United States Air Force
08.2011 - 07.2012
- Identified and responded to critically ill patients from trauma to various medical emergencies. Managed patients with multiple vasoactive drips.
- Calculated and administered sedatives/analgesics for intubated patients. Collaborated with physicians during daily rounds.
- Facilitated Journal Club sessions among 13 peers. Delivered 3 Nursing Grand Rounds lectures. Integrated pathophysiology and treatment plans to complex Intensive Care Unite patients.
- Fellowship class leader. Served as liaison between nurse fellows and faculty. Handled and resolved issues/concerns.
Education
Master of Science - International Health
Trident University International
Cypress, CA04.2018
Critical Care/Emergency Trauma Nursing Fellowship
Lackland Air Force Base, Texas07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV08.2004
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Nursing Protocols
- Business Oversight
- Providing Guidance
- Emergency Medical Care
- Clinical Judgment
- Floor Assignments
- Best Practices and Standards
Affiliations
Emergency Nurses Association Member
Certification
- Certified Emergency Nurse -November 2018 to present
- Certified Pediatric Nurse - April 2011 to present
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Henderson Hospital - Free Standing Emergency Room
09.2022 - Current
Director of Operations & Emergency/Trauma Registered Nurse
United States Air Force
05.2022 - Current
Director of Operations & Emergency Registered Nurs
United States Air Force
02.2020 - 05.2022
Emergency Services Operations Manager/ER Nurse
United States Air Force
01.2019 - 01.2020
Family Health Services Operations Manager
United States Air Force
08.2016 - 12.2018
Emergency/Trauma Registered Nurse
United States Air Force
08.2012 - 08.2016
Critical Care/Emergency Trauma Nurse Fellow
United States Air Force
08.2011 - 07.2012
Master of Science - International Health
Trident University International
Critical Care/Emergency Trauma Nursing Fellowship
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
- Certified Emergency Nurse -November 2018 to present
- Certified Pediatric Nurse - April 2011 to present
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
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