Jennifer Garlock
Fort Atkinson,WI
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Registered Nurse with proven expertise in patient assessments, medication administration, and mental health evaluation from diverse roles in several healthcare facilities. Excelled in enhancing patient satisfaction and safety, leveraging vital signs monitoring and empathetic communication. Demonstrated leadership in coordinating care and educating patients, significantly reducing hospital readmissions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Travel
Tellurian Detoxification Center
2024.08 - Current
- 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.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center
2017.09 - Current
- Increased patient satisfaction by establishing trust and rapport through compassionate listening and empathetic communication.
- Streamlined documentation processes, resulting in increased efficiency and accuracy of patient records.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting regular environmental assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks within the behavioral health unit.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and community resources to promote informed decisionmaking.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Registered Nurse - Travel
Tellurian Detoxification Center
2024.04 - 2024.07
- 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.
Registered Nurse - Travel
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
2021.10 - 2023.08
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Led shift handover meetings effectively communicating critical information about each patient''s status ensuring continuity of care.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
- Designed individualized nursing care plans based on each patient''s unique needs, preferences, strengths, weaknesses, goals and objectives.
- Provided psychoeducation to patients and families, fostering understanding of mental health issues and coping strategies.
- Enhanced the quality of care by implementing evidence-based practices and staying current on industry trends.
- Reduced hospital readmissions with effective discharge planning and patient education.
Registered Nurse - Travel
Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division
2021.03 - 2021.07
- Served as a liaison between permanent staff members and other travel nurses, fostering camaraderie and teamwork within the unit.
- 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.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Brookfield08.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Madison, WI08.2017
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Education
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Wound Care
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Mental Health Evaluation
- Clinical Documentation
- De-Escalation Techniques
Certification
- Registered Nurse WI (compact) #237813, exp 3/1/2026
- Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Registered Nurse
- BLS - American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Travel
Tellurian Detoxification Center
2024.08 - Current
Registered Nurse - Travel
Tellurian Detoxification Center
2024.04 - 2024.07
Registered Nurse - Travel
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
2021.10 - 2023.08
Registered Nurse - Travel
Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division
2021.03 - 2021.07
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center
2017.09 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
- Registered Nurse WI (compact) #237813, exp 3/1/2026
- Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Registered Nurse
- BLS - American Heart Association
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