Jennifer Bonheur
Linglestown
Summary
Spent many years volunteering and working with Special Education children and adults. Wanted a more hands on career, so transitioned to being a Registered Nurse.
Now have over five years experience working on fast paced floors with neurology, orthopedic, trauma, ENT, plastics, and telemetry patients. Served as both a charge nurse and a preceptor at both hospitals. Worked weekend nights with little "support" and therefore have ability to use the resources that are presented while working that shift.
Moving to Arizona with family in April, and interested in pursuing a position at your hospital.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
- Oversaw a busy 48 bed floor as a Charge Nurse on a neurology/orthopedic/trauma floor at a level one trauma center.
- Worked with patients in an Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (certified EMU), patients that are post op from craniotomies, laminectomies, IM nailing, VP shunt revisions, tracheostomies and more. Used NIHSS and neurology checks , PCA pumps, and nerve blocks.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse
UPMC Harrisburg Hospital
01.2020 - 10.2022
- Charge Nurse and preceptor on a neurology/telemetry floor at a magnet hospital.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings and rounding with physicians by presenting relevant clinical data about patients' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Completed frequent neurology checks and monitored for changes in patient status and relayed any concerning findings to appropriate medical professional.
- Served a variety of patients, though primarily stroke, epilepsy, brain tumors, and patients with dementia and Parkinson's.
Special Education Teacher
Onslow County School District
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Moved around frequently due to being married to a Marine, however spent years working as a Special Education Aide, and then became a teacher for a year prior to starting nursing school.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Education
ADN - Registered Nurse
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA01-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA12-2012
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Team collaboration
- Compassion and empathy
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
UPMC Harrisburg Hospital
01.2020 - 10.2022
Special Education Teacher
Onslow County School District
08.2015 - 06.2016
ADN - Registered Nurse
Harrisburg Area Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
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