Jennifer Arnone
Vernon, CT,CT
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient and inpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Registered Nurse
Department of Corrections
01.2024 - Current
- Promoted a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols, reducing the spread of communicable diseases within the facility.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, performing life-saving interventions as necessary.
- Provided critical health education to inmates, empowering them to make informed decisions about their wellbeing.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and developing tailored treatment plans for inmates.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
GI/Endoscopy Registered Nurse
Hartford Hospital
07.2017 - 12.2023
- Interviewed patients by retrieving pertinent information such as current medications and past medical history in the preoperative setting
- Prepared such patients for their procedure by taking vitals, inserting and IV, and providing teaching for discharge
- Excellent understanding of procedures and ability to work alongside doctors and technicians in procedures
- Part of the advanced procedure team in the unit: knowing all of the advanced procedures in both the nursing role as well as the technician role
- Cared for patients in the postoperative/recovery role by assessing patients after anesthesia and ensuring their recovery
- Provided antibiotics for patients both preoperative and postoperative
- Skilled in many different procedural tools as well as the Tecsys program.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Hartford Hospital
03.2016 - 07.2017
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Volunteer EMT-B
Suffield Volunteer Ambulance
11.2013 - 01.2015
- Provided life support services during medical emergencies on scene and en route to the hospital
- Collected pertinent information from the patient, family and friends, medical records and prescriptions
- Interacted with patients, families, hospital staff and the general public.
Education
Nurse Residency -
Hartford Hospital
Hartford, CT01.2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Bachelor of Science
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Allied Health
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT01.2014
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical judgment
- Support and education
- Physical assessments
- Problem-solving abilities
- Compassionate and Caring
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Preventive Care
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Chronic Disease Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Connecticut, 132168
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 2016-01-01, present
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification, 2015-01-01, present
Timeline
Correctional Registered Nurse
Department of Corrections
01.2024 - Current
GI/Endoscopy Registered Nurse
Hartford Hospital
07.2017 - 12.2023
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Hartford Hospital
03.2016 - 07.2017
Volunteer EMT-B
Suffield Volunteer Ambulance
11.2013 - 01.2015
Nurse Residency -
Hartford Hospital
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Bachelor of Science
University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Science - Allied Health
University of Connecticut