Jennifer D. Watts

Provide compassionate, end-of-life care, focusing on comfort, dignity, and quality of life for patients with terminal illnesses and support for their families, while working in the patient homes or in the facility inpatient unit.

Provided skilled nursing care to patients in their homes, assessing their needs, developing individualized care plans, administering medications, and educating patients and families on home healthcare, safety, and disease management.

• Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
• Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
• Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails, and faxes per day from patients, labs, other provider offices

• Educated patients and families on health topics, medications and treatments to increase understanding and improve health outcomes.
• Monitored pediatric patient conditions to identify changes and respond promptly.
• Administered medications and treatments to pediatric patients to manage symptoms and promote healing.
• Administered immunizations and other preventative care measures to promote health and prevent disease.
• Documented pediatric patient care to maintain accurate and complete medical records.
• Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
• Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.

• Educated clients and families on community resources, treatment options and health care services to better manage conditions.
• Established and maintained relationships with clients, families and community partners to coordinate services to meet client's needs.
• Participated in team meetings and trainings to stay updated on best practices and new developments in care management.
• Developed and implemented individualized care plans and coordinated necessary services to avail quality care for clients.

• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
• Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
• Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
• Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.

• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
• Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
• Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
• Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.

• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• 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.

• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.

Provided comprehensive care for mothers and newborns in the hospital after delivery, encompassing everything from monitoring recovery to educating on infant care and breastfeeding.

• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.