Jennifer Carter
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Triage Nurse Assistant
Brandywine Urology Consultants
12.2001 - Current
- Assisted physicians in diagnosis and treatment of patients.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections. As well as Nursing visits which consist of Foley catheter placement and removal, Suture and staple removal, Ureteral stent removal, Wound care, Drain removal, BCG intravesical administration, nephrostomy tube removal.
- Delivered orientation and training of less experienced clinic staff in specific clinic operations and procedures.
- Advised patients on pre- and post-operative instructions, medication administration and symptoms indicating emergency care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Completed specimen collection and analysis while complying with OSHA, Universal Precautions, and quality assurance policies.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Operated and maintained medical equipment used to diagnose and treat patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delaware Technical And Community College
Newark, DE05.2024
Skills
- Wound Care
- Triage
- Vitals Monitoring
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Procedure Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Removing Sutures
- Urology Knowledge
- Proper Catheter Insertion/Removal
Certification
Certified Urology Associate
Hobbies
My hobbies include camping with my family, as well spending my time sewing canadian smocked pillows as gifts for friends and family, and I especially enjoy live entertainment and volunteering in my Sons Drama and performing Arts club, Drama Kids of Delaware.
Timeline
Triage Nurse Assistant
Brandywine Urology Consultants
12.2001 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delaware Technical And Community College
Certified Urology Associate
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