Jennifer Fetzer
North Aurora,IL
Summary
Professional nurse with experience in leadership roles, adept at managing patient care and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving optimal outcomes. Skilled in critical thinking, patient assessment, and crisis management, with flexible approach to adapt to changing healthcare needs. Reliable and results-driven, ensuring high standards of care and team cohesion.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital
11.2022 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Administered chemotherapy and other cancer treatments, ensuring accurate dosing and proper patient education.
Patient Care Technician
Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital
10.2018 - 11.2022
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Patient Care Technician
Advocate Health Care
12.2010 - 11.2018
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Contributed to positive clinical outcomes through accurate charting, timely reporting of changes in condition, and close collaboration with nursing staff.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans that promoted optimal patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - RN-BSN
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL12-2024
Associate of Science - Professional Nursing
Rasmussen University
Aurora, IL10-2022
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Professional bedside manner
- Precepting
- Central line management
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Chemotherapeutic drug administration
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital
11.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital
10.2018 - 11.2022
Patient Care Technician
Advocate Health Care
12.2010 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - RN-BSN
Eastern Illinois University
Associate of Science - Professional Nursing
Rasmussen University
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