Jennifer Counts

• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• 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.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.

Salary: $52.50/hour

• Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
• Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
• Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
• Decreased medication errors by meticulously administering medications following proper protocols and verifying dosages.
• Prevented complications from anesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
• Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the recovery process, easing anxiety related to surgery outcomes.
• Ensured continuity of care by effectively documenting patient assessments, interventions, responses, and progress in electronic medical records systems.
• Improved patient satisfaction through compassionate nursing care and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

Salary: $45.00/hour

• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• 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.
• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.

Salary: $38.50/hour

• Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
• Served as a reliable resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or relevant research findings to inform their own practice.
• Educated patients on disease prevention strategies and self-care management techniques.
• Streamlined documentation processes for increased efficiency, allowing more time for direct patient care.
• Participated actively in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing safety measures within the facility.
• Coordinated timely referrals to specialists or other services as needed for optimal patient outcomes.
• Patient care of the the expectant mother through labor, delivery, and postpartum period.
• Patient care of the well newborn infant
• Stabilization of the preterm/sick infant and transfer to outside facility.

Pay: GS10-10 (approx. $103,000/year) for entire employment at PIMC

• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
• Increased patient satisfaction by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic care during hospitalizations.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop customized care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
• Optimized resource utilization within the department by proactively identifying areas for cost reduction without compromising quality of care.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Direct Patient Care of the Postpartum Mother and Well Newborn.

Pay: $1980/week (plus living expenses stipend)