Jennifer Clendenny
Griggsville ,IL
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Illinois Veterans Home Quincy, excelling in patient care and staff leadership. Proven ability to implement evidence-based strategies. Skilled in electronic charting and fostering team collaboration, ensuring high-quality care and positive patient outcomes. Committed to continuous professional development and mentorship.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse 2
Illinois Veterans Home Quincy
11.2015 - Current
- Administered medication and monitored patient vital signs to ensure health stability.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop tailored care plans for residents.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and health management strategies.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment for residents.
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Frequently serve as Unit Coordinator, monitoring and reporting any issues affecting members of our facility, staff, or the buildings and grounds to the Supervisor on Call, in addition to resolving the issues in a professional and courteous manner when possible.
Licensed Practical Nurse 2
Illinois Veterans Home Quincy
02.2013 - 11.2015
- Delivered prescribed medications and treatments as directed by healthcare providers.
- Tracked patient vital signs regularly, alerting nursing staff and physicians of significant changes.
- Engaged with interdisciplinary teams to design tailored care plans for each resident.
- Facilitated daily living activities for veterans, emphasizing comfort and dignity.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Liberty Village of Pittsfield
03.2004 - 05.2011
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans tailored to patient needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement effective treatment strategies and improve patient care.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication usage, and wellness practices.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
- Streamlined documentation processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency in patient records management.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
John Wood Community College
Quincy, IL05.2015
Practical Nurse - Nursing
John Wood Community College
Quincy, IL12.1996
Skills
- Nursing staff management
- Decision-making
- Schedule coordination
- Patient care assignments
- Team collaboration and motivation
- Patient care
- Staff leadership
- Electronic charting skills
- Nursing assignments
- Staff supervision
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Staff scheduling
- Department leadership
- Multitasking and organization
Timeline
Registered Nurse 2
Illinois Veterans Home Quincy
11.2015 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse 2
Illinois Veterans Home Quincy
02.2013 - 11.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Liberty Village of Pittsfield
03.2004 - 05.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
John Wood Community College
Practical Nurse - Nursing
John Wood Community College