Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
NOMINATIONS
Timeline
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Jennifer D. Petteway

Jacksonville

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Manager

Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside
12.2019 - Current
  • Led nursing team in delivering high-quality patient care and maintaining safety standards.
  • Mentored nursing staff, fostering professional development and promoting best practices in clinical care.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the department, conducting regular risk assessments and addressing potential hazards promptly.
  • Coordinated interdisciplinary meetings to streamline communication and collaboration among healthcare providers.
  • Managed staffing schedules to ensure optimal coverage for patient needs and minimize overtime costs.
  • Analyzed patient care metrics to identify trends, driving strategies for continuous quality improvement initiatives.
  • Oversaw compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring adherence to healthcare laws and standards.
  • Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
  • Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.

Floor Nurse / Charge RN

Ascension St. Vincent's Riversdie
07.2013 - 12.2019
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans, including preparing patients for cardiac testing and closely monitoring patients on telemetry for rhythm changes; as well as charge nurse responsibilities including daily staffing assignments, patient procedure coordination, direct problem solving, capacity management, and event responding/reporting, along with direct contact with Nurse Manager and Assistance Nurse Manager.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized patient care strategies.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
04.2013

Skills

  • Proficient in healthcare data management
  • Staff supervision
  • Critical thinking
  • Quality improvement
  • Department management
  • Patient education and advocacy
  • Conflict management
  • Staff coaching and mentoring
  • BLS certification
  • ACLS certification

NOMINATIONS

  • Service of the Poor nominee
  • Carol Wilder Pitman award nominee

Timeline

Nurse Manager

Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside
12.2019 - Current

Floor Nurse / Charge RN

Ascension St. Vincent's Riversdie
07.2013 - 12.2019

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jennifer D. Petteway