Jennifer Collette
Thomas Hospital Infirmary Health
Spanish Fort
1
Certification
13
years of professional experience
Compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with extensive experience in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination. Skilled in managing high-stress situations and fostering strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and exceptional service.
Work History
RN, Emergency Department
2 Years- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Monitored vital signs, performed diagnostic tests, and documented findings accurately.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
Registered Nurse
2 Years 5 Months- Responded to codes promptly, ensuring timely and skilled medical care delivery.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to coordinate effective patient care and enhance treatment outcomes.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Monitored and evaluated patient behaviors and conditions, providing clinical supervisors with timely updates for informed decision-making.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
2 Years 2 Months- Administered therapies and medications per physician orders and treatment plan to ensure effective patient care.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to plan and implement treatment strategies, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed triage on incoming patients, assessing severity of injuries and illnesses to prioritize care.
Registered Nurse, Trauma Center
6 Years- Monitored patient condition and communicated changes to physician regarding reactions to medications, treatments, and significant incidents.
- Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of illnesses and injuries.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for a variety of illnesses and injuries.
- Collaborated with patient, family and healthcare team in open discussion to identify mutual goals based on nursing assessment and nursing diagnosis.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Observed patient condition and notified physician of patient reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents.
- Delivered a high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
- 3.75 GPA
- Honor Roll
Associate Of Science - Nursing
- 3.95 GPA
- Honor Roll in all semesters
- Graduated Salutatorian
Skills
Emergency Care
Critical Care
IV medication administration
Patient Assessment
Triage assessment
Lab result interpretation
Clinical judgment
EKG interpretation
Trauma care
Affiliations
- Emergency Nurses Association
Certification
- BLS certified
- ACLS certified
- PALS certified
- TNCC
Timeline
RN, Emergency Department
Thomas Hospital Infirmary Health
08.2024 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
03.2022 - 08.2024Read More
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Prattville Baptist Hospital
02.2020 - 04.2022Read More
Registered Nurse, Trauma Center
Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola
02.2014 - 02.2020Read More
Fortis College
Associate Of Science from Nursing
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Chamberlain University
Bachelor Of Science from Nursing
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