JENNIFER GATES
Victorville,CA
Summary
Being a patient advocate, uphold the highest standards in nursing care. Committed to the medical profession, and quality patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Medley Management
07.2022 - Current
- Promoted a safe environment by adhering to infection control standards and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care, addressing concerns, and answering questions.
- Reduced complications through consistent assessment of pain levels and administration of appropriate medications.
- Educated patients and families on post-surgery expectations, care instructions, and follow-up appointments to support successful recoveries.
- Advocated for patients'' needs throughout their stay in the PACU, establishing trustful relationships with patients and their families.
Registered Nurse Traveler ER
Insight Hospital & Medical Center Chicago
12.2021 - 03.2022
- All aspects of the nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care, were accurately documented
- Oversaw the ER department and a team of multi-disciplinary professionals in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Stabilized patients, assessed their medical needs, and provided direct care
- Kept track of the patient's condition, interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying abnormal telemetry readings, and informing team members about changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse Traveler ER
Lincoln Medical Center
04.2020 - 05.2020
- Crisis response COVID 19 ER trauma assignment
- Followed strict safety precautions by calculating the correct dosages before administering medications
- Conducted ongoing assessments to assess mental health needs of psych patients, along with other ER patients
- Provided exceptional care to a large number of high-acute patients who required complex treatment such as ventilator management, extensive wound care, and rehabilitation.
Registered Nurse Traveler Med Tele
Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Gave patients, families, and caregivers information on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management, and lifestyle choices
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids, and oriented patients to the unit to achieve optimal outcomes
- Administered various therapies and medications in accordance with physician orders and treatment plans
- Administered medications orally, intravenously, and intramuscularly, and tracked responses to address new concerns.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
05.2018 - 12.2020
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids, and oriented patients to the unit to achieve optimal outcomes
- All aspects of the nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care, were accurately documented
- Was in charge of scheduling patient admissions and discharges
- Conducted lab tests and reported the results
- Transferred patients to units or discharge to home.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center
07.2016 - 07.2018
- Collected lab specimens, ordered testing after procedures and reported results to providers/surgeons
- Medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management were among the interventions I implemented
- All aspects of the nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care, were accurately documented
- Administered medications orally, intravenously, and intramuscularly, and tracked responses to address new concerns.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center
06.2013 - 06.2018
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by effectively communicating pertinent information during hand-offs and discharge planning.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse, IMC
Desert Springs Hospital
06.2011 - 06.2013
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Nursing - Associate of Applied Science -
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV05.2011
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Medley Management
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse Traveler ER
Insight Hospital & Medical Center Chicago
12.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse Traveler ER
Lincoln Medical Center
04.2020 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse Traveler Med Tele
Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital
12.2019 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse, PACU
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
05.2018 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse, PACU
Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center
07.2016 - 07.2018
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center
06.2013 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse, IMC
Desert Springs Hospital
06.2011 - 06.2013
Nursing - Associate of Applied Science -
College of Southern Nevada