Jennifer Block
Frisco,TX
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Methodist Richardson Medical Center, excelling in emergency triage and airway management. Demonstrated ability to provide critical care under pressure, enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in both technical procedures and compassionate communication, ensuring high-quality care and patient safety.
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Methodist Richardson Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Patient Care Technician, ICU/IMC
Methodist Richardson Medical Center
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Nationally Certified Medical Assistant
Texas Children's Neurology
01.2020 - 02.2023
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health MSN- Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX01-2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Richardson, TX03-2024
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Airway management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency triage
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
- Intake and discharge
- Initial trauma life support
- Intravenous therapy
- IV management
Affiliations
- Critical Care Nurses of America Member-Dallas Chapter
- American Nurses Foundation Member
- International Association of Forensic Nurses Member
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- CET- Certified EKG Technician
- NIHSS- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
- SAMA Training Certified- Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression
- Certificate in ENA- Emergency Nurses Association
- Currently working on CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse)
- Currently working on SANE Nursing Certification- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
- Certification- Stop the Bleed (Trauma training)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Methodist Richardson Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician, ICU/IMC
Methodist Richardson Medical Center
01.2023 - 01.2024
Nationally Certified Medical Assistant
Texas Children's Neurology
01.2020 - 02.2023
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health MSN- Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas At Tyler
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
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