Jennifer Divino
Sherwood,AR
Summary
A dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, specializing in perinatal care and medical-surgical nursing. Expert in medication administration and patient assessments, I excel in fostering patient satisfaction through compassionate advocacy and effective communication, ensuring optimal outcomes for mothers and newborns in high-risk situations.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Perinatal/High Risk Antepartum Staff Nurse
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, UAMS
11.2013 - Current
- Specializes in providing comprehensive care to women during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
- Work closely with obstetricians, midwives, and neonatologists to ensure the health and well-being of both mother and newborn baby.
- Managing high-risk pregnancies, provide perinatal education, perform postpartum care, and assist with transitioning of newborns.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administer medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, UAMS
11.2010 - 11.2013
- Responsible for providing direct care to adult patients recovering from surgery, managing acute and chronic medical conditions, and assisting in disease prevention.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Administer medications and treatment to patients and monitor responses.
- Develop strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
Registered Nurse, Perinatal
St. Vincent Infirmary
03.2005 - 01.2015
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- (Please refer to above job descriptions)
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Vincent Infirmary
03.2004 - 03.2005
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintain accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Registered Nurse, Perinatal
University of the East
08.2003 - 03.2004
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs with respect to their unique preferences and cultural values.
Registered Nurse, Out-Patient Department
Ministry of Health (Saudi Arabia)
07.1997 - 06.2003
- Provide high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals in the setting of a community health center.
- Responsible for assessment, triage, education, and direct patient care, ensuring continuity and efficiency in the management of acute and chronic conditions.
- Conduct in-person and telephone triage to determine patient care priorities.
- Coordinate referrals, diagnostic testing, follow-up appointments, and specialty care.
- Deliver compassionate, culturally sensitive, and individualized care that respected the patient’s unique needs, preferences, and cultural values.
- I learned Arabic in order to effectively educate and communicate with patients while working in Saudi Arabia.
Registered Nurse, Private Duty Nurse
Navarro/Matorre/Nicolas Families
06.1994 - 06.1997
- Provide individualized, one-on-one nursing care to patients in their home or a private setting.
- Manage both routine and complex medical needs, offering skilled care, monitoring health conditions, administering treatments, and providing support to patients with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or post-operative needs.
- Ensure the patient’s comfort, safety, and well-being in a more personalized and familiar environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Far Eastern University
Manila, Philippines03-1994
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Complex Problem-solving
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
Accomplishments
- Serves as a Registered Nurse IV (RN IV) in the perinatal setting since 2022, who demonstrates advanced clinical expertise, leadership, and mentoring capabilities in the care of pregnant and postpartum patients.
- Served as a Patient Care Advocate from 2008-2010 with a primary role of being a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team, ensuring that patients receive quality, compassionate, and personalized care.
Certification
- Certified Maternal Newborn Nurse (RNC-MNN)
- Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST)
Languages
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Perinatal/High Risk Antepartum Staff Nurse
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, UAMS
11.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, UAMS
11.2010 - 11.2013
Registered Nurse, Perinatal
St. Vincent Infirmary
03.2005 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Vincent Infirmary
03.2004 - 03.2005
Registered Nurse, Perinatal
University of the East
08.2003 - 03.2004
Registered Nurse, Out-Patient Department
Ministry of Health (Saudi Arabia)
07.1997 - 06.2003
Registered Nurse, Private Duty Nurse
Navarro/Matorre/Nicolas Families
06.1994 - 06.1997
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Far Eastern University
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