Jennifer Aaron
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with 14 years of bedside nursing experience in orthopedics and critical care settings. Adept at critical care and management with training in patient education and leadership. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Nurse Practitioner position. Responsible and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CRITICAL CARE REGISTERED NURSE/CHARGE NURSE
IUH Methodist-Cardiac Medical Critical Care
09.2014 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient status and make rapid, informed decisions; Prioritized and managed multiple complex patient cases, adapting to evolving situations
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Applied ACLS protocols during emergencies, including participation in code blue responses; Demonstrated proficiency in performing advanced life support measures, such as defibrillation and advanced airway management.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
CRITICAL CARE TRAVEL NURSE
St. Vincent Hospital-MICU
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Utilized strong assessment skills in identifying early warning signs of complications or deterioration in patients'' conditions, allowing for prompt interventions when necessary.
- Developed rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds while promoting trust and open communication throughout their treatment journey.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing detailed handovers that emphasized pertinent information for continuity of care purposes.
- Demonstrated expertise in utilizing various types of medical equipment required for monitoring critically ill patients closely.
REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL-SURGICAL/ORTHO UNIT
IUH Ball Hospital-Ortho/Neuro Med-Surg
02.2010 - 09.2014
- Responsible for making staff assignments and coordinating admissions of multiple surgical patients, on 36-bed unit.
- Unit-based council leader, Wound-ostomy team member, Leadership Academy graduate, Nursing Grand Rounds Presenter, Hourly Rounding Champion
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ball State University
Muncie, IN12.2009
Skills
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Patient Examination
- Research utilization
- Chronic Health Problems
- Documentation And Reporting
- Policy Adherence
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Excellent attention to detail
- Fast Learner
- Highly dependable
Websites
Practicum Experience
- Family Practice/Primary Care - Melissa Willis, NP, Martinsville, IN, IU Health Southern Indiana Physicians, Spring/Summer Semester 2019, 375 hours
- Family Practice/Primary Care - Emily Glass, PA, Indianapolis, IN, Cornerstone Family Physicians, Spring/Summer Semester 2018, 250 hours
Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Phi Pi Chapter
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Coalition of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses of Indiana
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
- American Nurses Association
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner-ANCC, 12/2028
- Registered Nurse-State of Indiana, 10/2025
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
CRITICAL CARE TRAVEL NURSE
St. Vincent Hospital-MICU
08.2017 - 02.2018
CRITICAL CARE REGISTERED NURSE/CHARGE NURSE
IUH Methodist-Cardiac Medical Critical Care
09.2014 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL-SURGICAL/ORTHO UNIT
IUH Ball Hospital-Ortho/Neuro Med-Surg
02.2010 - 09.2014
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ball State University
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