Jennifer Adams
Branford,FL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency response, and medication administration. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient care and positive outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Care Coordinator
Dept of Veterans Affairs North FL/SGA VHA
Lake City, FL
05.2015 - Current
- Efficiently managed and resolved consults assigned through the Home Telehealth tech care program.
- Devise customized healthcare plans considering specific needs of patients suffering from chronic diseases, aimed at assisting them to manage their health better while staying at home.
- Delivered comprehensive patient education on topics such as health maintenance, disease prevention, and various treatment choices.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Ensure patient's medication refills are up to date.
- Delivered empathetic and supportive care to patients and their families.
LPN Specialty Clinic
North FL/South GA VHA
Lake CIty, FL
12.1999 - 06.2021
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Checked in patients for multiple specialty clinics, such as cardiology, hematology, neurology, and GI. Collected vital signs and documented reasons for visits, questions, and concerns in the medical record.
- Administered medication, vaccines in the nursing clinic.
- Managed flu clinic operations.
Primary Care Registered Nurse
North FL/South GA VHA
Lake City, FL
05.2010 - 05.2015
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Patient-centered care.
- Placed orders such as labs, prosthetic equipment, diabetic equipment, and other items per nursing protocol orders.
- Assess acute illness conditions of patients for appropriate medical attention at the clinic or emergency room.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Participated in group medical appointments with patients and providers.
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
North FL/South GA VHA
Lake City, FL
03.2009 - 05.2015
- Conducted thorough patient assessments on telemetry, monitoring vital signs for any condition changes.
- Provided direct care to patients with a variety of cardiac, pulmonary and neurological conditions.
- Monitored EKG rhythms and responded appropriately to arrhythmias using ACLS protocols.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physician orders.
- Assessed patient response to interventions, documenting accurately in medical records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress and care plans.
- Educated patients and families about disease processes, treatment plans, medication side effects and post-discharge instructions.
- Participated in quality improvement projects aimed at improving the standards of care for patients on telemetry units.
- Initiated emergency resuscitation measures when needed according to established policies and procedures.
- Calculated and administered IV, oral and subcutaneous medications, monitoring for adverse side effects.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
North FL/South GA VHA
Lake City, FL
06.2003 - 03.2009
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
- Instructed patients and families in health promotion activities such as proper nutrition, wound care and disease prevention.
- Performed vital signs monitoring for early identification of changes in patient condition or response to treatment plan.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions and revised plan of care accordingly.
- Developed positive relationships with patients to ensure quality holistic care was provided throughout the hospital stay.
- Utilized evidence based practice guidelines when making decisions regarding patient care needs.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
- Actively participated in performance improvement initiatives that focused on enhancing quality of services rendered by the Medical-Surgical Unit.
LPN, Telemetry Unit
North FL/South GA VHA
Lake City, FL
03.2001 - 06.2003
- Assisted physicians in providing patient care by conducting vital sign assessments, administering injections, and executing various nursing responsibilities.
- Delivered comprehensive support to patients and their families, addressing both physical and emotional needs.
- Administered medications accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Administered essential bedside care, encompassing tasks such as bathing and changing beds.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Nursing
University of Dundee
UK, Scotland06-2008
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL05-2003
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL12-1997
Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Diabetes management
- Case Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Monitoring
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Indirect Patient Care
- Professional Bedside Manner
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References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN Care Coordinator
Dept of Veterans Affairs North FL/SGA VHA
05.2015 - Current
Primary Care Registered Nurse
North FL/South GA VHA
05.2010 - 05.2015
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
North FL/South GA VHA
03.2009 - 05.2015
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
North FL/South GA VHA
06.2003 - 03.2009
LPN, Telemetry Unit
North FL/South GA VHA
03.2001 - 06.2003
LPN Specialty Clinic
North FL/South GA VHA
12.1999 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Nursing
University of Dundee
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Santa Fe College
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
Florida Gateway College
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