Jennifer Elmore
Slater,IA
Summary
Highly organized and dependable candidate skilled in managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Demonstrates a willingness to take on additional responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication skills. Proven ability to effectively and efficiently handle multiple tasks in fast-paced environments. Recognized for proactive problem-solving, focusing on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives. Compassionate nurse with experience providing comprehensive patient care in outpatient settings. Works effectively with diverse, vulnerable patient populations, fostering trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ketamine Nurse
Iowa Ketamine Clinic
04.2022 - Current
- Administer medications via intranasal and IV and monitored responses.
- Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and their families during challenging times.
- Work closely with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including assessments, treatments, and progress notes.
- Assess and monitor clients before, during, and after infusion therapy/Spravato treatments, observing for any adverse reactions or changes in client condition.
- Educate and support clients and their families regarding the ketamine/Spravato process, potential side effects, and self-care measures.
- Ensure accurate documentation in electronic health record (EHR).
Lead Nurse
MEND Correctional Care/Story County Jail
08.2017 - 12.2022
- Conducted medical and mental health assessments on incoming inmates to identify immediate health needs, including communicable diseases, injuries, and mental health conditions.
- Screened inmates for signs of substance withdrawal and provided necessary interventions to manage symptoms safely.
- Dispensed medications as prescribed, monitored for adverse reactions, and maintained accurate medication records.
- Responded to medical emergencies such as injuries, asthma attacks, seizures, and chest pain within the jail facility.
- Performed wound care, administered injections, and managed minor injuries, referring to hospital care when necessary.
- Addressed acute mental health crises, including suicidal ideation or self-harm behaviors, following appropriate protocols to ensure inmate safety.
- Monitored and managed infection control practices within the facility to prevent outbreaks of communicable diseases (was there during COVID-19).
Team Nurse
Primary Health Care
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Advocated for patients' physical, psychosocial, developmental, spiritual, and emotional needs during planning.
- Provided leadership to the care team to ensure efficient patient flow and completion of daily tasks.
- Assigned care team members in accordance with patient needs and staff capabilities and qualifications to meet the needs of the clinic.
- Coordinated patient medication management, ensuring comprehensive medication reconciliation, appropriate patient education, and medication refills were completed per standing orders.
- Assisted clinical support staff as needed, including but not limited to, facilitating patient rooming and intake, obtaining vital signs; performing point-of-care, lab, and diagnostic testing per orders; administering medications, immunizations, and treatments per orders, completing prior authorizations and referrals to ensure efficient care team workflow.
- Recorded, monitored and documented symptoms and patient condition changes to communicate concerns to assigned physician.
Study Coordinator Nurse (Oncology)
PMG Research
03.2017 - 08.2017
- Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals, and case report form requirements.
- Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
- Participated in initiation visits and investigator meetings, implementing trials following study timelines.
- Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
- Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
- Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
- Monitored patient safety throughout clinical trials and reported any adverse events.
- Managed patient recruitment, informed consent process and data entry to support trial objectives.
- Collaborated with clinical staff and other healthcare professionals to support clinical trial data accuracy.
- Followed clinical research protocols and conducted study visits in compliance with ICH/GCP and FDA regulations.
Occupational Health Nurse
CDS Global
04.2015 - 03.2017
- Conducted pre-employment health screenings and regular health assessments for employees to establish and monitor baseline health status.
- Educated all employees on flu symptoms, illness prevention, benefits of good hygiene and smoking cessation programs.
- Administered annual flu shots
- Managed work-comp cases
- Collaborated with physicians or other licensed practitioners to arrange further medical treatment.
- Conducted ergonomic set ups
- Managed employee wellness group
- Was BLS instructor for supervising staff
- Liaised between employees with health concerns and supervisors, maintaining medical confidentiality to communicate work status and coordinate return to work accommodations.
Medical Supervisor (RN)
Biolife Plasma Services
04.2012 - 04.2015
- Determined donor eligibility; to include, proper management of informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interview and acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis.
- Evaluated donor reactions; followed applicable SOPs for medical emergencies including the development of Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Patient Care Tech (med-surg & Mental Health)
Mary Greeley Medical Center
07.2008 - 04.2012
- Delivered assigned patient care and treatment as delegated by an RN.
- Performed/assisted patients with activities including personal hygiene, bathing, ambulation, transporting, range of motion exercises, dressing/undressing, feeding, changing bandages, elimination needs, and emptying drainage devices.
- Responded to patient calls and anticipated patient needs.
- Calculated/monitored intake and output.
- Measured vital signs.
- Performed bedside blood glucose testing.
- Made entries to patient health records as consistent with scope of job duties and in compliance with company policy.
- Observed and reported information regarding any change in physical/mental condition, behavior, or status of the patient to the nurse.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health
Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA04-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwestern College
Orange City, IA05-2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
DMACC
Boone12-2011
High School Diploma -
Nevada High School
Nevada, IA06-2006
Skills
- Therapeutic communication
- Dependable and Responsible
- Trauma-informed care
- Patient Assessment
- Research experience
- Patient advocate and education
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Interpersonal Communication
Certification
- Mandatory Reporter (adult and child)
- Certified in BLS
- Trauma-Informed Entheogenic Guide Course - October 2023 - Mindscape Psychedelic Institute
- Peer-Led Experiential Training: Foundations of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy - October – December 2022 - Cognitive-behavioral, bio-psycho-social-spiritual approach
- DMTx -2018 & 2019 Cohorts - Exploring legal psychedelic research and exploration
Timeline
Ketamine Nurse
Iowa Ketamine Clinic
04.2022 - Current
Team Nurse
Primary Health Care
06.2021 - 07.2022
Lead Nurse
MEND Correctional Care/Story County Jail
08.2017 - 12.2022
Study Coordinator Nurse (Oncology)
PMG Research
03.2017 - 08.2017
Occupational Health Nurse
CDS Global
04.2015 - 03.2017
Medical Supervisor (RN)
Biolife Plasma Services
04.2012 - 04.2015
Patient Care Tech (med-surg & Mental Health)
Mary Greeley Medical Center
07.2008 - 04.2012
- Mandatory Reporter (adult and child)
- Certified in BLS
- Trauma-Informed Entheogenic Guide Course - October 2023 - Mindscape Psychedelic Institute
- Peer-Led Experiential Training: Foundations of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy - October – December 2022 - Cognitive-behavioral, bio-psycho-social-spiritual approach
- DMTx -2018 & 2019 Cohorts - Exploring legal psychedelic research and exploration
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health
Wilkes University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwestern College
Associate of Science - Nursing
DMACC
High School Diploma -
Nevada High School
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