Jennifer Dezelia
nurse
Byron,MI
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Henry Ford Health, with 12 years of diverse experience in cardiac telemetry, surgical specialty, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Recognized for enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions. Experienced professional skills in patient care, critical thinking, patient assessment, and communication. Strong focus on medical procedures, care coordination and team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Register Nurse
Henry Ford Health
11.2013 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Developed educational materials for patients, promoting health literacy and engagement.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving efficiency and compliance standards.
- Advocated for patient needs, fostering a supportive healthcare environment.
- 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- 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.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Registered Nurse
St Leonard Franciscan Center
11.2012 - 08.2013
- Administered medications and treatments in adherence to protocols and patient care standards.
- Monitored vital signs and reported significant changes to physicians promptly.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
Flint, MI04-2011
Certified Medical Assistant -
Ross Medical Education Center
Brighton, MI08-2006
High School Diploma -
Lake Fenton High School
Fenton, MI05-1995
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
Certification
ACLS & BLS
Timeline
Register Nurse
Henry Ford Health
11.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse
St Leonard Franciscan Center
11.2012 - 08.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
Certified Medical Assistant -
Ross Medical Education Center
High School Diploma -
Lake Fenton High School