Jennifer ANDERSON
Sumter,SC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Committed to developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude, and a commitment to excellent customer service.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IRP Float RN
Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital
11.2022 - Current
- I am working as a 'float nurse' on various floors including Oncology, Nephrology/Med-surg, Rapid Assessment, Acute Rehab, Surgical Inpatient and Step-down/Telemetry.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Med/Surg, Stepdown, Float RN
Christiana Hospital
01.2021 - 05.2022
- I provided direct patient care on various units in a large urban hospital including med/surg floors, step-down units and stroke care units
- I worked during a large spike in hospitalized covid patients where units essentially became 'Covid Units.'
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
Med/Surg RN
HSHS St Elizabeth Hospital
01.2019 - 12.2019
- I provided direct patient care on a busy med/surg floor in a local hospital
- On multiple occasions, I received recognition from patients and administration for providing excellent patient care.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
Transplant RN
Tampa General Hospital
08.2013 - 04.2015
- I was a Floor RN providing care to high acuity care to patients awaiting organ transplants and new organ recipients
- I also cared for ventricular assist device patients
- In this capacity, I received multiple recognition letters from hospital administration for providing excellent patient care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
Emergency Department RN
Robert Wood Johnson Hospital
08.2011 - 06.2012
- I provided direct patient care in a busy high acuity emergency and prompt care departments for both pediatric and adult patients.
- Regularly attended continuing education classes and workshops, staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in emergency nursing practices and patient care techniques.
- Maintained compliance with hospital policies and procedures, adhering to strict infection control practices to reduce the spread of disease.
Med/Surg PRN Float RN
Cooper University Hospital
01.2010 - 04.2011
- I provided direct patient care on seven different med/surg floors in a large inner-city hospital
- I received recognition from both patients and administration for providing excellent patient care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Emergency Department RN
Val Verde Regional Medical Center
06.2006 - 10.2008
- I provided direct patient care in a remote and unpredictable high-acuity ED to adult and pediatric patients.
- Regularly attended continuing education classes and workshops, staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in emergency nursing practices and patient care techniques.
- Served as a liaison between physicians, patients, and families, fostering open communication channels during challenging medical situations.
- Maintained compliance with hospital policies and procedures, adhering to strict infection control practices to reduce the spread of disease.
Med/Surg Wound Care RN
Cooper University Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2006
- I provided direct patient care on a high-velocity; high-acuity inpatient wound care med/surg floor
- I received recognition from patients and administration for providing excellent patient care.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay current on best practices in wound care nursing.
- Utilized advanced knowledge of various types of wounds in planning individualized treatments based on specific diagnoses.
- Advocated for patients'' needs by participating in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences.
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
09.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St Petersburg College
12.2019
Associates in Arts -
St Petersburg College
12.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ12.2004
Nursing Diploma, Associate in Science -
Helene Fuld School of Nursing
12.2004
Skills
BLS/ACLS Certified
Compassion and Empathy
Discharge Planning
Medication and IV administration
Direct Patient Care
Patient Assessment
Patient education and counseling
Medication Administration
Strong Clinical Judgment
Precepting
EMR / EHR
Wound Care
Awards
- St Elizabeth Hospital Daisy Award Nomination, 11/2019
- Cooper University Hospital Star Nurse Awards, 2005
- Cooper University Hospital Star Nurse Awards, 2010
Certification
ACLS
BLS
Telemetry
Timeline
IRP Float RN
Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital
11.2022 - Current
Med/Surg, Stepdown, Float RN
Christiana Hospital
01.2021 - 05.2022
Med/Surg RN
HSHS St Elizabeth Hospital
01.2019 - 12.2019
Transplant RN
Tampa General Hospital
08.2013 - 04.2015
Emergency Department RN
Robert Wood Johnson Hospital
08.2011 - 06.2012
Med/Surg PRN Float RN
Cooper University Hospital
01.2010 - 04.2011
Emergency Department RN
Val Verde Regional Medical Center
06.2006 - 10.2008
Med/Surg Wound Care RN
Cooper University Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2006
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St Petersburg College
Associates in Arts -
St Petersburg College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Camden County College
Nursing Diploma, Associate in Science -
Helene Fuld School of Nursing
ACLS
BLS
Telemetry
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