Jennifer Claybrook
Appomattox,VA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with 21 years of experience. I work as an Advanced Clinical Nurse alongside the Clinical Nurse Specialist. I am certified in chemotherapy administration and an oncology-certified nurse. I am currently pursuing a master's degree as a Clinical Nurse Leader while maintaining a full-time status.
Considerate expert with a passion for providing excellent patient care. Skilled in collaborating with healthcare teams to identify and implement patient-centered strategies to improve care quality and outcomes. Dedicated to promoting patient education and advocating for evidence-based practice.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Clinical Nurse
Centra Health
10.2022 - Current
- Work with all quality metrics to help units maintain bundle compliance
- Assess if a central line or Foley catheter is still necessary and if a specialty bed is required
- Provide education to staff nurses on procedures and policies, as well as assist with difficult procedures such as NG tube placement, Foley catheter placement, exchange of supra-pubic catheters, cannulation of ports, changing central line dressings, pleurx drain care and drainage, wound assessments and treatment, wound vac placement and care, and peritoneal dialysis exchanges
- Continue to be hands-on with patient care, assisting with medication administration, turns, and cleaning up the patients
- Communicate with the charge nurses on my units, as well as touch base with the primary nurses
- Attend IDT meetings within the units to help with communication
- Each unit knows that I am available to help in any way when needed
- Available to help with chart reviews and audits when VDH or JACHO is on site.
Clinical Quality Coordinator
Centra Heath
11.2015 - 10.2022
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Monitored performance metrics consistently and implemented corrective actions when needed, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Registered Nurse
Centra Health
06.2003 - 11.2015
- 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.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Front Desk Receptionist
Read Hopkins Pediatrics
06.2000 - 06.2003
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
- Answered multi-line phone system and transferred callers to appropriate department or staff member.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Nurse Leader
James Madison University Graduate School of Nursing
Harrisonburg, VA05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing
Richmond, VA12.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing Education
Central Virginia Community College (Dean's List)
Lynchburg, VA06.2006
Diploma - Nursing Practice
Lynchburg General Hospital School of Nursing
Lynchburg, VA05.2003
High School Diploma -
Jefferson Forest High School
Forest, VA06.2000
Skills
- Quality Improvement
- Care Coordination
- Oncology Nursing
- Chemotherapy Administration
- Attention to Detail
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Quality improvements
References
Available Upon Request
Certification
- Certified Oncology Nurse May 2021 - present
- CLABSI Metric Team 2020 - present
- CoChair CLABSI Metric Team Dec 2023 - present
- Cerner Informatics Council 2014 - present
Timeline
Advanced Clinical Nurse
Centra Health
10.2022 - Current
Clinical Quality Coordinator
Centra Heath
11.2015 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
Centra Health
06.2003 - 11.2015
Front Desk Receptionist
Read Hopkins Pediatrics
06.2000 - 06.2003
Master of Science - Clinical Nurse Leader
James Madison University Graduate School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing Education
Central Virginia Community College (Dean's List)
Diploma - Nursing Practice
Lynchburg General Hospital School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Jefferson Forest High School