Jennifer Darnaby Couch
Jackson,TN
Summary
Seeking a RN position where my extensive medical experience in urology will be fully utilized. Registered nurse with more than twelve years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of medical care. Compassionate advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital
01.2011 - Current
- ACLS/BLS certified
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Charge nurse- making assignments for oncoming staff nurses
- Administration of blood transfusions
- Blood glucose testing
- Blood draws from central venous lines
- Suture and staple removal
- Interpreting and monitoring telemetry monitors
- Medication administration: PO, IM, IV, PEG, SQ, intradermal
- PEG tube feedings
- Initiating and monitoring seizure precautions
- Patient charting, including Cerner Electronic Charting
- Foley Catheter Insertion and care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Infusion Nurse RN/BSN
Arthritis Clinic
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Prepare and reconstitute medications to be administered
- Provided education on treatment side effects and precautions
- Implement and follow protocol for IVIG infusions; including premedications, titration of dosage at appropriate time, and monitoring for symptoms of a reaction
- Communicate closely with doctors with configuring weight-based infusion doses
- Monitored for side effects and obtained vital signs through treatment infusions
- Performed venipuncture, accessed implanted ports, maintained peripheral IV lines
- Modified treatment dosages by assessment of patient, labs, and consulting protocols
- Provided documentation and obtained insurance prior authorizations
- Performed telephone triage, regarding patients health concerns, abnormal labs, diagnostic tests, and medications
- Implemented online medication refills- E-prescribing.
Home Health RN
Tennessee Quality Homecare and Hospice
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Perform initial assessment for admission to home health agency
- Initiates/updates plan of care as needed
- Communicate disease process with patient and family
- Medication education
- Head-to-toe assessment
- Coordinate medication list with patient's pharmacy
- Available for on-call duties every 3rd weekend of the month.
LPN
Resource One Medical Company- Private Duty
01.2010 - 05.2010
- Performed head-to-toe assessment; monitoring for behavior and medical condition changes
- Completed paper charting and verified paper documentation
- Monitoring vital signs
- Monitored for reactions to medications
- Educated patients and families on disease processes
- Provided emotional support
- Verified medications were correct, being administered as ordered, and ensuring that the prescription were filled as needed
- Wound care
- Foley catheter care
- Bed baths.
Education
RN-BSN -
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN05.2017
Registered Nurse (RN) -
Jackson State Community College
Jackson, TN12.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) -
Tennessee Technology Center
Brownsville, TN08.2011
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- ACLS/BLS certified
- Staff Supervision
- Admissions and Discharges
- Medication Distribution
- Patient Assessments
References
- Dr. Clarey Dowling, Brownsville, TN 38301, 731.772.4411
- Morgan Simpson, FNP, Brownsville, TN 38012, 731-780-4326
- Fatima Compton, RN, Jackson, TN, 38301, 731.267.0267
Timeline
Infusion Nurse RN/BSN
Arthritis Clinic
08.2017 - 06.2018
Home Health RN
Tennessee Quality Homecare and Hospice
01.2016 - 05.2016
RN
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital
01.2011 - Current
LPN
Resource One Medical Company- Private Duty
01.2010 - 05.2010
RN-BSN -
Austin Peay State University
Registered Nurse (RN) -
Jackson State Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) -
Tennessee Technology Center
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