Jennifer Demczar
Schenectady,NY
Summary
Seasoned nursing leader with team-building expertise, superior clinical skills and sound judgment honed over 7+ years of experience. Systematically build teams, maintain records and manage daily care with decisive approach and strong multitasking skills. Demonstrated success in enhancing team performance to boost patient care outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Supervisor
Option Care Home Infusion
2024.03 - Current
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for 20 nurses and 5 support personnel.
- Interviewed, hired, instructed and mentored employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
- Completed patient care requirements by scheduling and assigning nursing and staff.
- Increased staff efficiency through regular performance evaluations and targeted coaching sessions.
- Championed a culture of accountability within the nursing team, promoting transparent reporting mechanisms for errors or concerns.
- Established clear performance expectations for staff members through goal-setting exercises and regular feedback sessions.
- Spearheaded initiatives for continuous quality improvement in patient services, resulting in higher patient satisfaction scores.
- Facilitated professional development opportunities for nurses through continuing education programs, workshops, and seminars.
- Advised on policy revisions aimed at enhancing adherence to evidence-based practice guidelines within the nursing team structure.
Infusion Registered Nurse
Option Care Home Infusion
2022.07 - 2024.02
- Educated and provided thorough teaching to patients and caregivers of all ages to feel confident with their Home Infusion therapy.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information loss.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Administered SQ, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Communicated triage information to primary care team to discuss disposition.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores through effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues regarding treatment plans and progress updates.
- Served as a mentor for new staff members, guiding them through the orientation process and sharing best practices in infusion nursing care.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of infusion nursing.
Infusion Registered Nurse
Optum, UnitedHealth Group
2020.10 - 2022.07
- Worked autonomously to provide clinical care and education to home based patients receiving a wide range of parenteral medications.
- Administered prescribed intravenous medications medications in alignment with nursing standards.
- Establish, secure and maintain vascular access devices as prescribed including: port-a- cath, PICC lines, hickman catheters, midline catheters and long peripheral IV catheters to start infusions and assess for cleanliness and dressing change needs.
- Managed infusion schedule and patient flow for up 20 + patients per week.
- Updated patient charts using confidential electronic medical records.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- all required clinical documentation thoroughly and timely, including nursing plans of care, plans of treatments, supplemental physician orders, visit note, clinical summaries, medication profiles, discharge summaries, and any updates to the patient's primary care team.
- Participate in case conferences as needed to comprehensively plan patient care with the multidisciplinary team.
- Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
- Provided training, guidance, and support to new nurses.
Home Care Registered Nurse
Nurse Core Home Health
2020.05 - 2022.07
- Assesses the symptoms and nursing care needs of the patient/family, and reviews the individualized plan of care for patients.
- Developed care plans, covering goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporating therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing actions.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare providers.
- Notified physicians of changes in patients' conditions.
- Educates the patient and family on the safe and effective use of medications, equipment and supplies
- Observes, assesses and communicates pertinent information to all members of the patient care team including the primary care physician, case managing RN, pharmacy and nursing team.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Albany Medical Center Hospital
2018.03 - 2020.09
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions for variety of patients.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL06.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Adirondack Community College
Queensbury, NY12.2017
Skills
- Multitasking and Organization
- Staff Coaching and Mentoring
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Performance Improvement
- Case Management
- Utilization review
- Clinical Leadership
- Workload Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Effective Communication
- Active Listening
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Training and mentoring
- Patient education and counseling
- Relationship Building
- Self Motivation
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
Timeline
Nursing Supervisor
Option Care Home Infusion
2024.03 - Current
Infusion Registered Nurse
Option Care Home Infusion
2022.07 - 2024.02
Infusion Registered Nurse
Optum, UnitedHealth Group
2020.10 - 2022.07
Home Care Registered Nurse
Nurse Core Home Health
2020.05 - 2022.07
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Albany Medical Center Hospital
2018.03 - 2020.09
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Adirondack Community College
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
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