Jennifer Brenneman
Bluffton,OH
Summary
Healthcare professional driven to deliver high-quality patient care and effective case management. Expertise in care coordination and patient advocacy, fostering strong communication and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Known for adaptability and results-oriented approach in dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Clinical Supervisor
Blanchard Valley Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced staff competency through regular training sessions and performance evaluations.
- Regularly reviewed patient charts to ensure timely interventions were initiated and followed up accordingly.
- Addressed concerns raised by patients or their families promptly, actively working towards resolutions that met their needs.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff and administration, advocating for resources and support needed to deliver exceptional patient care.
- Managed staffing needs effectively, ensuring appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios for optimal care delivery.
- Advocated for patients' physical, psychosocial, developmental, spiritual and emotional needs during planning.
- Performed head-to-toe physical assessments, prioritizing treatment and delegating assignments to maintain patient flows.
- Directed day-to-day nursing and operational functions for 8-bed medical surgical floor serving outpatient infusions, post op surgeries, and swing bed patients, ensuring exceptional delivery of care when developing well-rounded nursing teams.
- Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
- Supervised team of 10 nurses, 1 social worker, school nurse and 8 PCT/ nursing assistants.
- Counseled families to improve communication.
- Provided comprehensive care to patients in rehabilitative unit.
- Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
- Documented patient progress and care interventions in medical records.
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer, and other diseases.
Cardiac Cath Nurse
Blanchard Valley Hospital
08.2022 - 12.2024
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse Case Manager/ Compliance
Bridge Hospice & Home Health
08.2016 - 08.2022
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Developed strong relationships with primary care providers to facilitate seamless coordination of care for patients transitioning from hospital or rehabilitation settings back into the community setting.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of care plan effectiveness, making adjustments as needed to optimize results.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between healthcare settings by coordinating services and maintaining open communication with patients, families, and providers.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs to develop individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough patient education and comprehensive discharge planning.
- Reduced potential legal exposure by identifying areas of non-compliance and recommending corrective actions.
- Conducted thorough investigations into potential violations, ensuring appropriate documentation and follow-up measures were implemented.
- Streamlined regulatory reporting processes for increased efficiency and accuracy in submissions.
- Conducted periodic compliance audits and reviews to identify areas of improvement.
Registered Nurse
Lima Memorial Hospital
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
Registered Nurse
Wyandot Memorial Hospital
06.2014 - 05.2016
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Maxim Healthcare Services
01.2010 - 05.2016
- Provided care for pediatric patients in the comfort of their own homes and ensured safety and education to the non-paid care providers
- Worked independently in the home and acted and responded according to the situation, providing the best care possible, following a team of experts including the family following the 485-care plan and Medicaid guidelines
- Performed tracheostomy and gastrostomy tube care
- Provided and secured a patient airway
- Provided suctioning, tracheostomy changes as needed, auscultation of breath sounds, and administration of breathing treatments as ordered
- Ensured ventilator settings were according to doctor orders, changed vent tubing, ensured humidification and vent was working properly
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH05-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Owens Community College
Findlay, OH01.2014
Skills
- Communication skills
- Time management skills
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving skills
- Patient confidentiality
- Professional work ethic
- Patient/Family/Staff education
- Compliance regulatory review
- Home health
- Cardiac care
- Geriatric
- Mental health
- Med surgical
- Pediatric experience
- Clinical leadership
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient safety
- Compassionate care
- Quality improvement
- Care planning
- Staff scheduling
- Staff development
- Discharge planning
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Licensure's Certifications
- Ohio Registered Nurse RN, 404352, Current, 07/01/14
- Ohio Licensed Practical Nurse PN, 122219, Expired, 01/01/06
- American Heart Association CPR, Current, 01/01/06
- Critical Care Internship, 12/01/15, 09/01/14
- Certificate for Oasis Specialist- Clinical
Timeline
Nurse Clinical Supervisor
Blanchard Valley Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Cardiac Cath Nurse
Blanchard Valley Hospital
08.2022 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse Case Manager/ Compliance
Bridge Hospice & Home Health
08.2016 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
Lima Memorial Hospital
08.2015 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse
Wyandot Memorial Hospital
06.2014 - 05.2016
Maxim Healthcare Services
01.2010 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Owens Community College
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