Jennifer Clark
Advanced Practice Nurse
Harrison,MT
Summary
Empathetic Advance Nurse Practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional bringing over 12 years of experience in diagnosing, evaluating and treating acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examinations and testing. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Cincinnati Comprehensive Pain Center
2021.12 - Current
- Work in a Chronic Pain Management Clinic.
- Proficient with EClinical Works.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care.
- Worked on process improvement to help improve patient care
- Created documentation templates to improve work efficiency and meet billing guidelines.
- Created documentation for ordering procedures in order to improve insurance approval rates.
- Created patient handouts for common procedures.
- Worked closely with reps in order to improve my understanding of possible treatment options and to ensure that patients were receiving the best possible care.
- Worked with referring providers to ensure better patient outcomes and improve communication with the healthcare team.
Nurse Practitioner
University Of Cincinnati Physicians
2011.10 - Current
- Work in Critical Care covering the Cardiac, Burns, and ENT ICU's.
- Proficient with EPIC.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care.
- Assessed and diagnosed patients, determining appropriate treatment plans in a timely manner.
- Monitored and evaluated patient progress, adjusting care plans as needed to achieve desired results.
- Maintained thorough documentation of all clinical encounters, adhering to HIPAA regulations while facilitating clear communication among team members.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple co-morbidities through diligent monitoring of disease progression and proactive intervention strategies.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
2007.01 - 2010.05
- Worked in the Surgical-Trauma ICU.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Registered Nurse
The Christ Hospital
2002.06 - 2007.01
- Worked in a Cardiac Cath Lab.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital
2000.06 - 2002.06
- Worked in a Medical-Surgical ICU.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Registered Nurse
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
1999.06 - 2000.06
- Worked in a Surgical Step Down Unit.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Wright State University
Dayton, Oh12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH06.1999
Skills
- Acute Care Expertise
- Chronic Pain Management Expertise
- Patient Examination
- Direct Patient Care
- Geriatric Treatment
- Direct Patient Care
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Treatment Planning
- Patient Education
- Chronic disease management
- Critical thinking
- Prescribing medications
- Clinical decision-making
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Diagnostic Tests Ordering
- Test Result Interpretation
- Epic and EClinical Works Systems
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Member
- Licensed RN and Licensed Advanced Nurse Practitioner
- ACLS and BLS certified
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Heart Failure
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Individualized Care Plans
- Critical Care Nursing
- Sound Judgment
- Lab Result Evaluation
- Developing Patient Care Plans
- Patient Observation
Certification
- ACLS Certified - renewed 2023
- BLS Certified - renewed 2023
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty in every age of life really never grows old.
Franz Kafka
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Cincinnati Comprehensive Pain Center
2021.12 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
University Of Cincinnati Physicians
2011.10 - Current
Registered Nurse
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
2007.01 - 2010.05
Registered Nurse
The Christ Hospital
2002.06 - 2007.01
Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital
2000.06 - 2002.06
Registered Nurse
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
1999.06 - 2000.06
Master of Science - Nursing
Wright State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
- ACLS Certified - renewed 2023
- BLS Certified - renewed 2023
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