Jennifer Avery
Leesville,LA
Summary
Provided compassionate care and support to diverse patient populations, utilizing comprehensive nursing knowledge to enhance case management practices in a hospital environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Ambulatory Nurse
DHA
07.2024 - Current
- Administered comprehensive patient assessments and developed individualized care plans to enhance patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate efficient patient care and streamline processes.
- Educated patients on chronic disease management, promoting self-care strategies and adherence to treatment plans.
- Implemented infection control protocols, ensuring compliance with health regulations and improving safety standards.
- Utilized electronic health records systems for accurate documentation and improved communication among healthcare providers.
- Conducted training sessions on best practices in ambulatory nursing, promoting continuous professional development within the team.
- Enhanced patient safety with diligent monitoring of vital signs and medication administration.
Case Manager
Allegiance Health
06.2021 - 07.2024
- Coordinated client assessments to identify needs and develop personalized care plans.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Managed case documentation in compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
- Conducted regular follow-ups to monitor client progress and adjust care plans as necessary.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Advocated for client rights when interacting with external agencies or institutions, ensuring fair treatment at all times.
- Contributed to team discussions and case conferences actively, sharing insights and expertise with colleagues to optimize client support strategies.
Medical Surgical Director
ALLEGIANCE HEALTH MANAGEMENT
12.2016 - 06.2021
- Manage a 40-person team, 34 acute medical/surgical/telemetry beds while overseeing budget requirements and monitoring productivity. Supervise and mentor Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and Unit Secretaries, delegating duties. Coordinate and evaluate nursing care and adapt staffing levels and assignments. Adhere to all hospital policies and procedures along with Joint Commission Standards. Maintain human resource and education files for nursing staff. Consult and coordinate with the multi-disciplinary team daily to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient's individualized care plans. Update policies, procedures, and best-practices. Collaborate with physicians and ancillary staff to ensure multidisciplinary, efficient, high quality patient care is delivered. Responsible for doing rounds in all areas of the hospital during shift as well as inpatient and observation bed control. Monitors the quality of nursing care delivered by reviewing documentation, meeting with patients and/or families, and investigating all practice concerns. Manages overtime and unit staffing for all nursing staff based on budget, patient acuity and census on a daily basis.
- 40/week $81,000 yearly
Registered Nurse
THE PEDIATRIC CENTER
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Responsible for assessing pediatric patients, administering oral, rectal, intramuscular and intravenous medications and assisting with procedures. Helped families deal with a child's illness or injury and offered information on nutrition, diet and good health habits. Gave childhood vaccinations and assisted the pediatrician during patient's examinations.
- 40/week $66,240 yearly
Medical Surgical Director
COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS
06.2011 - 12.2014
- Evaluated the performance of staff nurses, providing feedback and mentoring, developing education programs, contributing to staff professional development, interviewing and hiring nursing staff, developing departmental budgets, and maintaining inventory of equipment and supplies. Spoke on behalf of nursing staff when upper management is making decisions that affect the nursing unit. Served as a representative to promote the best interests of the staff and the patients that they care for. Addressed any personnel issues to promote a productive and supportive work environment. Applied evidence-based healthcare practices and nursing standards. Reviewed patient and staff data to measure the effectiveness of patient care.
- 40/week $53,760 yearly
Registered Nurse/Med Surg-telemetry Unit
COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS
06.2008 - 06.2011
- Provided direct care to geriatric and pediatric patients with a range of diagnosis. Provided various nursing responsibilities including patient assessment, developing and following nursing care plan, blood and medication administration, admissions, discharge and providing education to patients and families. Collaborated with physicians and other members of the healthcare team. Floated to ER and ICU as needed. Served as a preceptor to new employees.
- 36/week $34,560 yearly
Education
A.S. - Nursing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA, USA05.2008
Skills
Oversaw patient interactions to foster compassionate care and support
Managed clinical documentation processes to enhance patient experience
Guided teams in effectively communicating with patients to address their needs
Certification
- Registered Nurse in the state of Louisiana, RN123229
- BLS with American Heart Association Expires 11/2026
Timeline
Clinical Ambulatory Nurse
DHA
07.2024 - Current
Case Manager
Allegiance Health
06.2021 - 07.2024
Medical Surgical Director
ALLEGIANCE HEALTH MANAGEMENT
12.2016 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse
THE PEDIATRIC CENTER
01.2015 - 12.2016
Medical Surgical Director
COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS
06.2011 - 12.2014
Registered Nurse/Med Surg-telemetry Unit
COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS
06.2008 - 06.2011
A.S. - Nursing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana