Jennifer Gagnon

St. Joseph's Hospital in Nashua, NH

December 2025 to present

Med-Surg/Neuro Unit

* Provide comprehensive care with neurological focusing on detailed on detailed neurological assessments

* Administering neuro specific medications

* Managing post-op care

* Collaborating with specialists, and educating families, all while handling typical med-surg tasks, for example, IV's and documentation in fast paced environment

Northern Light Bluehill Hospital, Bluehill, ME

October 2022 - November 2023

Med-Surg /Tele Unit

* Administered medications and treatments based on patient care plans.

* Educated patients and families on health management and discharge procedures.

* Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers.

* Assisted in managing emergency situations through rapid assessment and intervention.

* Adapted quickly to diverse clinical settings and varying patient needs.

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor, ME

November 2023 - November 2025

Oncology/Respiratory Unit

* Managing chronic ventilation, weening, and treating acute respiratory distress.

* Provide specialized palliative care, pain management, and pulmonary rehabilitation to improve quality of life and lung function.

* Caring for patients with blood disorders and administering blood products.

* Requiring the ability to critical think, paying attention to detail and the ability to handle high acuity patients.

* Administered medications and monitored patient responses in fast-paced medical-surgical environment.

* Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.

* Educated patients and families on post-operative care, promoting understanding and compliance.

* Assisted in the training of new nursing staff, ensuring adherence to best practices and protocols.

* Advocated for patient rights and needs, fostering a supportive healthcare environment.

North Country Hospital Critical Access Center, Newport, VT

November 2019 - September 2020

Med-Surg/Tele Unit

* Administered comprehensive patient assessments to identify needs and develop appropriate care plans.

* Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient care and improved outcomes.

* Managed electronic health records efficiently, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.

* Implemented best practices in infection control, significantly reducing hospital-acquired infections rates.

The Cedars Skilled Facility, Portland, ME

June 2019 - September 2019

Rehabilitation Unit

* As a skilled travel nurse performed skilled nursing needs including complex wound dressings, rehabilitation, tube feeding, and identify a change in patient's health status as well as follow facilities policies and procedures.

St. Marys D'Youville Pavilion, Lewiston, ME

February 2019 - June 2019

Rehabilitation Unit

* As a skilled nurse performing nursing procedures to treat and rehabilitate patients including wound care, IV therapy, injections, catheter care and monitoring vital signs and medical equipment.

* Administered medications and monitored patient responses in compliance with care plans.

* Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment strategies.

* Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of conditions and treatments.

* Assessed patient conditions through detailed evaluations, ensuring timely interventions and adjustments to care plans.

* Oversaw nursing staff, ensuring compliance with protocols and quality patient care standards.

* Developed and implemented efficient workflows to enhance departmental productivity and patient outcomes.

* Mentored nursing team, fostering professional growth and improving overall staff performance.

* Oversee the completion of minimum data set (MDS) assessments for all residents, insuring they accurately reflect each resident's health status and care needs.