Jennifer Eschbaugh

Focusing on my skills in detail-oriented patient assessments, treatment planning and execution, I bring a proven record of accomplishment of 23 years of experience in delivering high-quality patient care. My commitment to fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment has consistently contributed to positive patient outcomes. I pride myself on being both a team player and autonomous in critical thinking situations, ensuring effective communication and seamless coordination among healthcare professionals. I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to bring my extensive experience and passion for nursing to the next step in my career. Thank you for considering my application.

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

• Certified BLS, American Heart Association- Exp. 5/2024
• Licensed Registered Nurse - Exp. 10/2025

• Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Mayfield Heights, Ohio, Infusion Nurse, Neurological Institute, 11/01/2011, 03/01/2017, Provide specialized infusion therapy with concentration specific to Multiple Sclerosis, Headache, Neurological and Neuromuscular patient populations in an outpatient setting., Comply with FDA regulations regarding Tysabri administration., IVIG administration and monitoring per Cleveland Clinic guidelines., Documentation specific to IVIG, Tysabri and Headache infusion therapy., Assist with physician clinical operations on a daily basis to maintain flow and accuracy of patient visits., Botox preparation for injection., Collaborate efforts with insurance companies to obtain prior authorizations for in office procedures and medications and testing., Reconstitution and mixing of medications for infusion therapy., Routing patient refill requests to appropriate physician for authorization., Responsible for collect additional information from patient phone calls, discussing concerns with physician and relaying information back to patient in a timely manner. Triage calls., Respond accordingly to patient Mychart requests. Review normal findings with patients., Monitor supplies in patient exam rooms and order as indicated., Monitor medications and order through pharmacy as indicated., Lead resource person for staff consisting of RN's and MA's., Flexibility to travel locally throughout system based on daily need., Responsible for patient assessment through rooming intake questions. Report abnormal findings., Education of patient and family members for specific drugs and procedures., IV pump management.
• Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Mayfield Heights, Ohio, Staff Nurse, Progressive Care Unit, 11/01/2010, 11/01/2011, See responsibilities listed below in previous job description, Management of patients from ICU, CSICU, CCU, Management of chest tubes and additional drainage devices, Transfer of patient to regular nursing floor to prepare for discharge planning, Working with social work to coordinate care to outside facility, Transfusion of blood products, Receive and provide report to and from other units using SBAR
• Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Mayfield Heights, Ohio, Staff Nurse, Orthopedic/Neurosurgical Post-Operative Unit, 05/01/2001, 11/01/2010, Vital signs, Patient assessment through direct patient care., Develop and execute nursing care plans., Monitor intake and output., Monitor dietary restrictions., Assist patient with ADL., Incisional care., Wound care, simple and complex., Documentation., Promote patient independence by establishing patient care goals., Administer medications as assigned with proper documentation., Assist with patient ambulation and repositioning., Collaborate with other members of the healthcare team on a daily basis., Assist with discharge through discussion of treatment plan with social worker., Observe and record patient's behavior., Delegate appropriate tasks to LPN and NA's., Supervising LPN and NA's., Maintain hygienic and safe work environment, Insert IV's., Patient education, diagnosis specific and education family on home going process and concerns, Adequately manages specialized equipment specific to patient hospitalization such as Continuous Passive Motion machine, pain ball, Patient Controlled Analgesia machine, IV pump, Sequential Compression Device. Educate both patient and family regarding use of equipment., Report abnormal findings to physician.
• Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Mayfield Heights, Ohio, Nurse Technician, Medical/Surgical Unit, 03/01/2001, 05/01/2001, Vital signs, Intake and Output, Assist with patient ambulation, Monitor dietary restrictions, Promote patient safety, Documentation, Assist with patient transfers