Jennifer Coker
Summerville,SC
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with 14 years of experience caring for patients within surgical step-down setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Roper Hospital
Charleston, SC
07.2010 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Managed ventilators and other respiratory support devices as needed.
- Cared for post-operative patients by providing wound care, pain management, and infection control protocols.
- Charge nurse for up to 23 patients, 7 nurses and 3 patient care techs
Bartender/Server
Brixx
Mount Pleasant , SC
05.2006 - 08.2009
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
Hostess/Server
Old Chicago
Fort Collins, CO
06.2004 - 12.2005
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
Education
Associates of Nursing -
Trident Technial College
North Charleston, SC12-2010
Some College (No Degree) -
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, COHigh School Diploma -
Loveland High School
Loveland, CO05-2003
Skills
- Nursing staff leadership
- Tracheostomy Care
- EMR Systems
- Staff Supervision
- Urology knowledge
- Ventilator care
Affiliations
- Member of PTA at Sand Hill Elementary
- Team manager of youth girls softball team
Accomplishments
- Charge nurse for 12 years
- Peer interview team
- Preceptor for 12 years
- Computer mentor for new system role outs
Certification
- South Carolina nursing license
- BLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Roper Hospital
07.2010 - Current
Bartender/Server
Brixx
05.2006 - 08.2009
Hostess/Server
Old Chicago
06.2004 - 12.2005
Associates of Nursing -
Trident Technial College
Some College (No Degree) -
Colorado State University
High School Diploma -
Loveland High School