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Jennifer Dohrn

Registered Nurse
Madison

Summary

Adaptable provider of general nursing services to patients with wide variety of conditions and health considerations. Highly efficient and effective multitasker with 16 years experience managing health of up to 4+ patients simultaneously. Empathetic and emotionally available nurse with highly relatable approach. Interacted with patients and colleagues, demonstrating compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status or cultural beliefs. Works collaboratively with ancillary staff and other patient care personnel in maintaining standards of professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Maintains cultural and diversity awareness when dealing with patients, visitors, co-workers and other customers.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Employee Health RN

University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
2023.10 - Current

Onboarded new employee's including eye exams, respiratory fit testing, TB skin testing, reviewing health assessments and vaccine records, deliver vaccines as needed

Educate employee's on illnesses and when it is appropriate to return to work

Provide return to work visits for employee's

Help new employee's navigate the onboarding process

Help current employee's with questions regarding returning to work, illnesses, work injuries, and non-work injuries

Manage communicable disease exposures

Manage blood-borne pathogen exposures

RN OSC Pre/Post & PACU STM

University Of Wisconsin Hospitals And Clinics
2021.06 - 2023.10
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

ER Travel RN

PrimeTime Healthcare
2020.12 - 2021.03
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Documented all patient interactions and interventions in Cerner EMR, including physical and psychological assessments, care plans, treatment and observations.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.

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MercyOne
2019.06 - 2020.12
  • Assist with nerve blocks
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various procedures.
  • Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of surgical patients in a challenging environment.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Moderate sedation while in the GI lab

ER Charge Nurse

MercyOne
2016.09 - 2019.06
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Assist with nerve blocks
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Moderate sedation during procedures.

Registered Nurse

Smart Staffing
2005.05 - 2016.08
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.

ER Charge Nurse

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
2011.07 - 2016.07
  • Led successful 40-person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for all patients in a 100 bed emergency room, providing direct care to up to 4 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
  • Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Assist with nerve blocks
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.

Nursing Supervisor

Critical Care Transport Inc.
2009.06 - 2011.07
  • Interviewed, hired, instructed and mentored employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients.
  • Maximized staff and patient protections by enforcing optimal disease prevention protocols.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in ambulance and stock to meet typical patient loads.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment procedures and answered questions for thorough home care plans.
  • Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.

Registered Nurse

MercyOne
2004.05 - 2005.05
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Education

BSN - Nursing

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA
Mar 2009 - 2010.11

ASN - Nursing

Trinity College of Nursing And Health Sciences
Rock Island, IL
May 2002 - 2004.05

Skills

Nursing staff leadership

Critical care nursing

Patient and family education

Healthcare ethics

Clinical Documentation

Strong clinical judgment

EMR / EHR

Medication Administration

Intravenous therapy

Patient and family advocacy

Collecting vitals

Oxygen saturation standards

Moderate sedation

Timeline

Employee Health RN

University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
2023.10 - Current

RN OSC Pre/Post & PACU STM

University Of Wisconsin Hospitals And Clinics
2021.06 - 2023.10

ER Travel RN

PrimeTime Healthcare
2020.12 - 2021.03

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MercyOne
2019.06 - 2020.12

ER Charge Nurse

MercyOne
2016.09 - 2019.06

ER Charge Nurse

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
2011.07 - 2016.07

Nursing Supervisor

Critical Care Transport Inc.
2009.06 - 2011.07

Registered Nurse

Smart Staffing
2005.05 - 2016.08

Registered Nurse

MercyOne
2004.05 - 2005.05

BSN - Nursing

Azusa Pacific University
Mar 2009 - 2010.11

ASN - Nursing

Trinity College of Nursing And Health Sciences
May 2002 - 2004.05
Jennifer DohrnRegistered Nurse