Jennifer Dyer
Hoffman Estates,Illinois
Summary
Detain-oriented, energetic, committed RN with broad background in a wide variety acute care and educational settings, excited to bring 40 years of nursing experience to a setting where the focus is helping patients to achieve, regain, and maintain health and quality of life. Seeking part time position that brings challenges and opportunities to learn and grow, to utilize interpersonal skills, and to positively impact patient outcomes.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
EMS Educator
NWC EMS System/ Endeavor Health
01.2005 - Current
- Developed continuing education for paramedics for various assigned topics, ensuring alignment with local, state and federal guidelines and current, peer-reviewed sources
- Scrutinized EMS System performance data to identify areas of opportunity for improvement
- Utilized scenario-based training to enhance critical thinking skills in high-acuity situations
- Created lesson plans, participant resources documents, PowerPoint slide presentations, and speaker notes for instructors for each module
- Conducted systematic literature search for up to date, peer-reviewed sources prior to creating education aligned with Natl Education Standards
- Presented monthly live continuing education classes
- Served on EMS System committees whose interests are impacted by education, quality improvement, and policies
- Guest lectured on select paramedic course topics
- Evaluated high acuity skills for which competency must be verified prior to awarding of practice privileges
Clinical Coordinator, NWC Paramedic Program
NW Community EMS System (Endeavor Health)
09.2012 - 06.2022
- Mentored students in performing and documenting thorough, increasingly complex patient assessments
- Appraised students' clinical performance records for evidence of progress toward achievement of program requirements; created improvement plans as needed
- Provided timely, constructive feedback to students
- Maintained strong working relationships with staff of hospital clinical units at five area hospitals
- Coordinated 25 clinical shifts in 5 different specialty areas for each student
- Prepared objectives, procedure guides, and documentation forms for clinical phase of program and for each required specialty area (ED, Labor and Delivery, Pediatrics, OR, Behavioral health)
- Ensured compliance with accreditation standards by maintaining accurate records of curriculum, assessments, and student performance
Staff RN, Emergency Dept
NWC Healthcare (now Endeavor)
- Provided patient-centered care based on patients' relative severity and individual needs
- Communicated plan of care, updates, and explanations at level appropriate to listeners
- Clarified discharge instructions at appropriate level, answered questions, and confirmed understanding
- Supported team members' needs as necessitated by rapid changes in acuity and ED census
- Provided collaborative online medical control to paramedics based on EMS System protocols
- Strengthened new RNs' confidence and competence by patient mentoring and support
Staff RN, Patient Advocate Program
Travelers Insurance
- Counseled clients planning in-patient medical procedures on options and services available and requirements related to their insurance plan
- Monitored progress of hospitalized clients and collaborated with discharge planning staff to promote safe, expeditious discharge to lower level care
Staff RN, Mother-Baby
NWC Healthcare
- Educated and assisted with techniques and challenges of breast feeding
- Educated new parents on safe care of healthy newborns
- Explained course of postpartum period, changes and self-care
- Assess and monitor newborns in first hours after birth
Staff RN, Intensive Care Unit
NWC Healthcare
- Provided highly-skilled care to critically ill patients, frequently including assistance of high technology devices
- Shared Charge Nurse role on rotating basis
- Promptly notified physicians of changes in patient condition, labs etc through vigilant monitoring
- Supported patients and families by building trust-based relationships and practicing active listening techniques
- Assisted physicians with procedures by preparing equipment, monitoring patient status, and ensuring sterile environments
- Independently implemented urgent interventions in response to sudden changes in patient condition
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and safety
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Arts
Univ of St Francis
Joliet, IL06.2002
Diploma - Registered Professional Nurse - Nursing
St Luke's Hospital School of Nursing
Cedar Rapids, IA05.1980
No Degree - Pre-Nursing
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IAEMT-Paramedic - Paramedicine
Northwest Community Hospital Paramedic Program
Arlington Hts, IL06.2012
Skills
- Public speaking
- Scenario-based learning
- Ethics and Professionalism
- Coworker collaboration
- Clinical competency assessment
- Curriculum development
- Written and spoken communication
- Adaptability
- Active Listening
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Time management abilities
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Epic EHR
- ECG rhythm and 12 Lead interpretation
- Adobe document management
Certification
- Level 1 Instructor; Natl Assoc of EMS Educators
- Emergency Communications Registered Nurse (ECRN)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); AHA
- EMT-Paramedic; IL Dept of Public Health (IDPH)
Timeline
Clinical Coordinator, NWC Paramedic Program
NW Community EMS System (Endeavor Health)
09.2012 - 06.2022
EMS Educator
NWC EMS System/ Endeavor Health
01.2005 - Current
Staff RN, Emergency Dept
NWC Healthcare (now Endeavor)
Staff RN, Patient Advocate Program
Travelers Insurance
Staff RN, Mother-Baby
NWC Healthcare
Staff RN, Intensive Care Unit
NWC Healthcare
Bachelor of Science - Health Arts
Univ of St Francis
Diploma - Registered Professional Nurse - Nursing
St Luke's Hospital School of Nursing
No Degree - Pre-Nursing
University of Iowa
EMT-Paramedic - Paramedicine
Northwest Community Hospital Paramedic Program
- Level 1 Instructor; Natl Assoc of EMS Educators
- Emergency Communications Registered Nurse (ECRN)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); AHA
- EMT-Paramedic; IL Dept of Public Health (IDPH)
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