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Overview
Work History
Education
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RegisteredNurse

Jennifer Garland

Travelers Rest,SC

Summary

Experienced Registered Nurse in pediatrics, focusing on patient assessments and medication management. Achieved high patient satisfaction rates through empathetic care and strong communication skills. Expertise in clinical judgment and crisis intervention, promoting safety and support for patients and their families.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Children’s Medical Center
04.2008 - Current

Oversaw comprehensive operations of pediatric office, encompassing triage nursing, vaccinations, laboratory testing, phlebotomy, and rooming of patients.

Registered Nurse -mom /baby Floor

Bob Secours St.Francis Hospital
04.2007 - 04.2008
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.

Education

Nursing Administration

Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Patient care and assessments
  • Clinical judgment and decision-making
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Infection control practices
  • Compassionate patient monitoring
  • Care planning and management
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Physical assessments and evaluations
  • Family education and advocacy
  • Licensed RN with autonomy
  • Vital signs collection
  • Nursing leadership and coordination
  • EMR/EHR proficiency
  • EKG performance and interpretation
  • Complex problem-solving skills
  • Catheter insertion and removal
  • Privacy maintenance strategies
  • Relationship building in healthcare
  • Chart documentation and updates
  • Immunization administration
  • Medical recordkeeping expertise
  • Oxygen saturation monitoring
  • Mobility assistance techniques
  • Suture removal procedures
  • Software application skills in healthcare
  • Appointment scheduling and triaging calls
  • Supply management and restocking
  • Medication administration
  • Patient assessment
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient care

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Children’s Medical Center
04.2008 - Current

Registered Nurse -mom /baby Floor

Bob Secours St.Francis Hospital
04.2007 - 04.2008

Nursing Administration

Greenville Technical College
Jennifer Garland