Jennifer Barger
Greer,SC
Summary
Dynamic, driven and service oriented registered nurse skilled in working with diverse populations and in team environments. Adept in critical thinking, handling emergency situations, facilitating open communication and expertly directing resources with a proactive nature in an evolving environment
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Nurse
Atrium Health
05.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing high-quality care in intensive care setting.
- Served as advocate for patients and their families, addressing concerns and facilitating open lines of communication between healthcare providers and loved ones.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs, identifying early warning signs of complications, and taking prompt action in emergent situations.
- Promoted culture of safety within ICU by adhering to established protocols, reporting potential hazards, and participating in regular safety drills.
- Rapid Response and Code Team member responding to emergency situations throughout facility
- Fulfill roles and responsibilities of charge nurse managing patients families physicians and overall flow of care for patients.
ICU Nurse
Community Memorial Health System
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Fulfill role as intensive care nurse
- Act as preceptor for new and traveling assignment employees
- Chair and champion of hospital stroke committee
- Meditech superuser and educator
- Resource nurse for intensive care unit
- Rapid Response and Code Team member
- Ultrasound guided vascular access team
- Initiated career in this facility August 2014 to March 2018
ICU Nurse
Prisma Health
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Fulfill role as intensive care nurse
- Fulfill role and responsibilities and charge nurse
- Fulfill duties as member of unit council
- Rapid response and code team member
ICU Nurse
Bon Secours Healthcare System
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Fulfill role and responsibilities of ICU Nurse
- Rapid Response and Code Team member for orthopedic, medical/surgical and mother/infant units
- Provide ultrasound guided vascular access as needed
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Prisma Health
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic and interventional procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and safety including cardiac catheterizations, valvuloplasty, angioplasties, pacemaker insertion, implantable cardioversion, cardiomems and watchman devices
- Minimized complications by identifying and responding to emergent situations promptly and efficiently.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care in Cardiac Cath Lab setting.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and hemodynamic parameters during procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina
Spartanburg04.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ventura College
Ventura, CA12.2013
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Ethical Practice
- Condition Assessment
- Problem-Solving
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Analytical Thinking
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Resource Monitoring and Utilization
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Patient Advocacy
- Honest and Dependable
- Reliable and Responsible
Certification
Registered Nurse South Carolina 2018-present
Registered Nurse California 2013-present
Critical Care Registered Nurse 2018-present
Advanced Cardiac Life Support 2013- present
Basic Life Support 2013-present
Accomplishments
United States Naval Achievement Medal recipient
United States Naval Good Conduct Medal recipient
United States Navy Command Achievement Award recipient
National Boys and Girls club volunteer
Channel Islands Clean beach program volunteer
Interests
Travel
Music
Brazilian JiuJitsu
Kettlebells
Art
Reading
Football
Timeline
ICU Nurse
Atrium Health
05.2022 - Current
ICU Nurse
Community Memorial Health System
10.2021 - 05.2022
ICU Nurse
Prisma Health
02.2021 - 10.2021
ICU Nurse
Bon Secours Healthcare System
02.2021 - 10.2021
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Prisma Health
04.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ventura College