Jennifer Edic
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Charge Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Health First Palm Bay Hospital on a PCU unit, excelling in quality improvement and patient relations. Proven track record in enhancing care outcomes through effective teamwork and active listening. Skilled in advanced cardiac life support and committed to fostering a culture of safety and excellence in nursing practice. I have been certified as a PCCN nurse as well as being NIH stroke certified.
I am happy to say that the unit I worked on went an entire year without a catheter associated urinary tract infection as well as central line associated blood stream infection.
Patient safety if very important and I am very familiar with conducting safety audits during my shift on sections of rooms to make sure all measures were in place for our patients, especially on our high fall risk patients. We had no pass zones in place which meant if a bed alarm was going off anyone passing that room was to go in and check on that patient to help prevent falls.
Having great teamwork is very important to me. In nursing things can change very quickly with just one patient declining can put a nurse behind in much of her patient care. When you have good team work and communication with your unit. The staff will just jump in and help where ever they can because they know that it will be done for them in the same situation. This keeps the patients safe as well as keeping them satisfied. I have worked as a charge nurse for 8 years and I feel that I am ready to take on an assistant manager position and learn more about the management side of maintaining a great nursing unit. I would like to be part of improving patient outcomes and streamline operational processes through effective communication and critical thinking skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Charge Registered Nurse
Health First Palm Bay Hospital
08.2017 - 04.2025
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans addressing each patient''s unique needs and goals.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing hospital-acquired infections and falls among patients.
- Conducted regular audits of clinical documentation to maintain adherence to regulatory standards and guidelines.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers for seamless coordination of care across multiple disciplines.
- Coordinated daily shift assignments to ensure adequate staffing levels for optimal patient care delivery.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective teamwork, open communication, and strong leadership skills.
- Enhanced continuity of care during shift handovers by standardizing report procedures among nurses.
- Developed a culture of continuous improvement within the unit by encouraging open feedback, promoting self-reflection, and supporting ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Evaluated clinical competencies of nursing staff on an ongoing basis to ensure consistently high-quality care delivery throughout the unit.
- Assessed planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing interventions to optimize patient safety and satisfaction.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Maintained patient confidentiality by protecting unauthorized access to personal information.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Bedside Nurse
Health First Palm Bay Hospital
11.2009 - 08.2017
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the nursing unit through strict adherence to infection control protocols, proper handling of hazardous materials, and consistent use of personal protective equipment.
- Contributed to positive departmental outcomes by serving on committees focused on quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice integration.
- Reduced readmission rates through thorough discharge planning, clear communication with patients and families, and diligent follow-up care.
Health Unit Coordinator/Monitor Technician/Nursing Assistant
Health First Palm Bay Hospital
02.1997 - 11.2009
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Enhanced communication between medical staff by promptly answering phone calls, relaying messages, and responding to inquiries.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily tasks, contributing to a well-organized and efficient unit environment.
- Assembled and maintained patient medical records and other documents related to patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT11-2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FL08-2009
Skills
- Preceptorship
- Basic life support
- HIPAA
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Safety protocols
- Quality improvement
- Team supervision
- Patient relations
- Employee evaluation
- Active listening
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Nursing documentation
Certification
BLS
ACLS
NIH Stroke certification
PCCN
Timeline
Clinical Charge Registered Nurse
Health First Palm Bay Hospital
08.2017 - 04.2025
Bedside Nurse
Health First Palm Bay Hospital
11.2009 - 08.2017
Health Unit Coordinator/Monitor Technician/Nursing Assistant
Health First Palm Bay Hospital
02.1997 - 11.2009
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Florida State College
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