Jennifer Bennett
RN
Medway,MA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in both inpatient and outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Child Caregiver
Myself
Medway , MA
10.2004 - Current
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Offered top-notch care to 2 children at once. đ
Triage Nurse
Bedford Village Family Practice
Bedford , NH
11.2001 - 09.2004
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
- Suggested appropriate disposition to acting physicians based on assessment.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Delivered orientation and training of less experienced clinic staff in specific clinic operations and procedures.
Staff Registered Nurse
Fertility Center Of New England
North Reading, MA
05.1999 - 08.2001
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
Home Care RN/Hospital Liaison
Winchester Home Care
Winchester, MA
12.1997 - 05.1998
- Observed patient to chart and report changes in patient condition and adverse reactions to medications and treatments.
- Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene and ambulation.
- Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
- Updated and developed care plans to establish goals based on patient's nursing diagnosis.
- Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs.
- Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Neurosurgical RN
Baystate Health
Springfield , Massachusetts
05.1992 - 12.1996
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American International College
Springfield, MA 09.1988 - 05.1992
Skills
Patient and family advocacy
High level of autonomy
Timeline
Child Caregiver
Myself
10.2004 - Current
Triage Nurse
Bedford Village Family Practice
11.2001 - 09.2004
Staff Registered Nurse
Fertility Center Of New England
05.1999 - 08.2001
Home Care RN/Hospital Liaison
Winchester Home Care
12.1997 - 05.1998
Neurosurgical RN
Baystate Health
05.1992 - 12.1996
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American International College
09.1988 - 05.1992