Jennifer Coleman
Bentonville,AR
Summary
Driven nursing professional experienced in long term care, hospice care and pediatrics. Compassionate, caring and comfortable working with people of all backgrounds. Self motivated, organized, dependable and eager to learn and gain more experience in the field of nursing.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Clinical Coordinator
UAMS Kids First
Springdale , AR
10.2021 - Current
- Advocate for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Follow all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Develop safety training procedures and provided manuals for distribution to staff members.
- Provide instructions to staffers during fire drills and emergency evacuations.
- Verify monthly practice of fire and tornado drills.
- Evaluate children to identify signs of illness or injury and intervened appropriately.
- Coordinate and complete nursing intake/health assessment history and ongoing nursing assessments to monitor progress at established intervals.
- Maintain current and accurate records and ensure confidentiality.
- Collaborate with Registered Dietitian, Primary Care Physicians, UAMS resources and others to inform, implement and revise plan of care as needed.
- Demonstrate positive working relationships with co-workers, management team and ancillary departments.
- Demonstrate objective and family centered communication in documentation.
- Administer treatments, medications and perform procedures according to policies.
RN Case Manager
Concho Hearts Hospice
San Angelo , TX
04.2019 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
- Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Authored clinical notes and updates to be reviewed by patient's primary physician.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Cedar Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation
San Angelo , Texas
10.2014 - 06.2019
- Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and administered medications and respiratory treatments as part of comprehensive support.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to doctors, administration and families.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Collaborated with fellow nurses on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Performed glucose testing and assisted in administering injections.
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, hygiene and grooming.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Mesa Springs Healthcare Center
Abilene , TX
07.2013 - 08.2014
- Delivered oral medications and intramuscular injections to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Documented patient vitals and conditions and communicated concerns to supervising nurses and doctors.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support.
- Administered feedings and medication via PEG.
- Performed wound care to patients.
Education
Midland College
Midland, TXAngelo State University
San Angelo, TXAssociate's Degree - Nursing
Howard College
San Angelo, TX2019
Licensed Vocational Nurse Certification -
Howard College
San Angelo, TX2013
Skills
- Physical assessments
- Wound treatments
- Case Management
- Hospice Care
- Treatment Planning
- HIPAA Compliance
- Pain Management
- Dementia Knowledge
- Medication Management
- Palliative Care
- Emotional Support
- Patient Evaluation
- Scheduling
- Insurance Knowledge
- Health Education
- Infection Control
- Telehealth
- Gastrostomy Tubes
- Certified CPR Instructor
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Urinary catheter insertion and removal
Timeline
RN Clinical Coordinator
UAMS Kids First
10.2021 - Current
RN Case Manager
Concho Hearts Hospice
04.2019 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Cedar Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation
10.2014 - 06.2019
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Mesa Springs Healthcare Center
07.2013 - 08.2014
Midland College
Angelo State University
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Howard College
Licensed Vocational Nurse Certification -
Howard College
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