Jennifer Bischoff
Twin Lake,MI
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Home Hospice
Harbor Hospice
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse
Surgical Intensive Care, St John Hospital and Medical Center
01.2002 - 08.2022
- Nursing management of 1-2 SICU patients at a Level 1 trauma center requiring intense surgical post-operative, trauma care, neurological, and complex wound care.
- Administration, titration, and monitoring of multiple IV drip medications at the same time.
- Moderate sedation training and monitoring for bedside procedures
- Technical skills include: initiation and maintenance of IV's, hemodynamic monitoring, mechanical ventilation, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT).
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Assistant Clinical Leader
St John Hospital And Medical Center
02.2010 - 04.2015
- Shared daily responsibility of clinical and administrative operation of 20 bed SICU, while remaining consistent with mission, vision, and values of Ascension St John Hospital and Medical Center
- Assured unit/department goals were integrated with strategic planning and operations were in compliance with applicable regulatory and accrediting agencies
- Oversaw development, monitoring, and evaluation of associates, budget, policies and procedures, safety, quality improvement, and patient experience
- Closely collaborate with multiple departments and physicians to ensure all quality measures were met
- Lead representative for multiple unit, division, and system projects
- Consistently role models 10 Leadership Principles
- Held associates accountable for relationship building behaviors with patients, families, physicians and colleagues to promote healthy work environment.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Applied Science
St. Clair County Community College
Port Huron, MI05.1998
Skills
- Patient Needs Assessment in home
- Admissions Support
- Patient Care Plans
- Pain assessment and management
- Interpersonal communication
- End of life care
- IV Administration
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Accomplishments
Stepdown Intensive Care Unit: Registered Nurse
St John Hospital and Medical Center
January 2000-January 2002
Orthopedic/Neurosurgical Unit: Registered Nurse
Beaumont Grosse Pointe
June 1998-January 2000
Certification
-Registered Nurse Licensure State of Michigan
-Registered Nurse Licensure State of Tennessee
-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
-Basic Life Support
-NIH Stroke Certification
-Graduate of the International Healing Arts Program
through the Birch Tree Center for Health Care
Transformation
Timeline
Registered Nurse Home Hospice
Harbor Hospice
09.2021 - 01.2023
Assistant Clinical Leader
St John Hospital And Medical Center
02.2010 - 04.2015
Registered Nurse
Surgical Intensive Care, St John Hospital and Medical Center
01.2002 - 08.2022
Associate Degree in Nursing - Applied Science
St. Clair County Community College
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