Jennifer Buck
Dorr,MI
Summary
Registered Nursing professional in Emergency Medicine with extensive knowledge in acute patient care, rapid assessment, and critical interventions. Skilled in team collaboration, maintaining high standards, and adapting to changing needs seamlessly. Known for strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Trinity Health Grand Rapids -Saint Mary's
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2016 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma. Lead Trauma and Critical Care RN in an ED role assigned as CCTRN (critical care and trauma registered nurse).
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Assisted in training and mentoring of new nursing staff, ensuring high standards of care.
Trauma Program Coordinator / Injury Prevention
Ascension Borgess Allegan and Lee
Allegan, MI
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
- Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
- Monitored performance metrics closely to evaluate areas requiring intervention or adjustment, making data-informed decisions that contributed positively towards overall results.
- Assisted in the development of grant proposals, securing funding for vital program initiatives.
- Organized events and workshops to engage participants, enhancing their learning experience within the program framework.
Periop Charge Nurse
Metro Health - OAM Surgical Center
Grand Rapids, MI
07.2014 - 11.2015
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Spectrum Health- Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
Grand Rapids, MI
02.2011 - 07.2014
- 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.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall effectiveness and efficiency of emergency nursing care delivery within the department.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mercy Health St. Mary's
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2010 - 02.2011
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
Public Schools, Greater Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI
08.2007 - 06.2010
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI08-2026
Master of Science - Nursing
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI08-2009
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI04.2007
Skills
- RN License # 4704274754
- CEN (exp 2026)
- ATCN (exp 9/2027)
- ACLS certified (exp 2/2027)
- BLS certified (exp 2/2027)
- TNCC certified (exp 10/2024)
- ENPC certified (exp 10/2024)
- PALS certified (exp 3/2027)
- Teaching Certificate #IF0000000233039
Timeline
Trauma Program Coordinator / Injury Prevention
Ascension Borgess Allegan and Lee
02.2023 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Trinity Health Grand Rapids -Saint Mary's
01.2016 - Current
Periop Charge Nurse
Metro Health - OAM Surgical Center
07.2014 - 11.2015
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Spectrum Health- Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
02.2011 - 07.2014
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mercy Health St. Mary's
01.2010 - 02.2011
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
Public Schools, Greater Grand Rapids/West Michigan
08.2007 - 06.2010
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice
Spring Arbor University
Master of Science - Nursing
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Valley State University