Jennifer Desart
Concrete,WA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Providence Swedish Edmonds, skilled in medication administration and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through critical assessments and evidence-based interventions. Adept at fostering teamwork and mentoring new staff, ensuring high-quality care in fast-paced environments. Committed to continuous professional development and patient education.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, PCU/TELE, IMCU
Providence Swedish Edmonds
07.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- 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.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse, Med/Tele
CommonSpirit Health
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Carrington College
Phoenix, AZ08.2022
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- IV setup
- Physical assessments
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family education
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Taking vitals
- Medication distribution
- Precepting
- Patient discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Performing ekgs
- Complex Problem-solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency response
- Chart updating
- Vaccine administration
- Insulin medication assistance
- EMR / EHR
- High level of autonomy
- Data collection
- Cardiac care
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Removing sutures
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PCU/TELE, IMCU
Providence Swedish Edmonds
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Med/Tele
CommonSpirit Health
12.2022 - 06.2023
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Carrington College
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