Jennifer Almeda
Chesterfield,VA
Summary
To obtain employment as a Nurse Practitioner at Central Virginia Health Service. I look forward to expanding my knowledge of the patient care process and delivering competent and compassionate patient centered care. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in advanced practice nursing.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU
Richmond, VA
04.2016 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Registered Nurse
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Richmond, VA
03.2013 - 03.2016
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse
Southside Regional Medical Center
Petersburg, VA
08.2011 - 03.2013
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA12.2016
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Southside Regional Medical Center Professional
Colonial Heights, VA08.2011
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Clear Patient Communication
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Accurate Documentation
- Decision Making
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Creative Problem Solving
- Patient Care Assessment
- Attention to Detail
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Compassionate and Caring
- Direct Patient Care
Accomplishments
- Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of Biliary and Nephrostomy Catheter Standard of Care.
Affiliations
2017- Present The Association for Radiologic and Imaging Nursing (ARIN)
2018- Present American Association of Critical Care Nursing (AACN)
2020- Present The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Certification
01/2021-01/2023 Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) (Certified since 1999)
07/2020-07/2022 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) for Healthcare Providers (Certified since 2013)
07/2020-07/2022 Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Certified since 2015)
11/2018- Current Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU
04.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
03.2013 - 03.2016
Registered Nurse
Southside Regional Medical Center
08.2011 - 03.2013
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Old Dominion University
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Southside Regional Medical Center Professional
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