Jennifer Gilbride
Wickliffe
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse with a strong background in conducting medical assessments and delivering pre, intra and post procedural care. Expertise in emergency interventions and patient monitoring, committed to improving health outcomes through effective communication and teamwork.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Euclid
Euclid
10.2017 - Current
- Conducted pre-operative assessments by reviewing medical history, allergies, and vital signs while verifying informed consent.
- Prepared procedure room by organizing sterile tray and anticipating physician needs for efficient workflow.
- Administered mild sedation per physician directives to enhance patient comfort.
- Monitored patient vitals, sedation levels, airway status, and pain response during the procedure.
- Provided post-operative care, including site evaluation, pain management, and care instructions.
- Documented all assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in Optime/Epic.
- Trained incoming staff to all roles
PACU Nurse/Pre op Holding
Cleveland Clinic Euclid
Euclid
11.2005 - 10.2017
- Delivered immediate post-anesthesia nursing care to surgical patients during recovery.
- Conducted continuous assessments of vital signs and consciousness levels.
- Performed emergency interventions for respiratory distress, bleeding, and hemodynamic instability.
- Administered medications including pain management drugs, antiemetics, and IV fluids.
- Trained new PACU nurses to ensure compliance with protocols.
Congestive Heart Failure RN
Cleveland Clinic Euclid
Euclid
02.2003 - 11.2005
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and prioritize care activities.
- Facilitated monthly support groups to enhance patient engagement.
- Implemented a primary case load nursing system to streamline patient management.
- Upgraded filing system for patient charts to improve accessibility.
- Educated patients on medications, diet, and lifestyle modifications for better health outcomes.
Ambulatory Surgery Center RN
Cleveland Clinic Euclid
Euclid
05.1998 - 02.2003
- Phase 2 nursing care for four post-operative patients in a fast-paced surgery center.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and health management.
- Ensured all patients met discharge criteria for safe transitions.
- Floated to pre-operative procedure area and pre-admission testing as needed.
- Served as team leader, planning and organizing flow of post-operative patients in surgery center.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital
Mayfield Heights
02.1993 - 05.1998
- Facilitated patient care planning through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Executed rapid assessments and interventions during emergency situations.
- Educated patients about conditions, disease processes, and post-discharge care instructions.
- Monitored vital signs and cardiac rhythms for critical patients continuously.
- Assessed and managed care for four critical patients effectively.
- Provided support in ICU and CCU as needed.
- Led staffing planning and addressed unit challenges in team leader capacity.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lakeland Community College
Willoughby, OH12-1992
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Medical assessment
- Emergency response
- Patient monitoring
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
American Heart Association
3/22/2024-3/31/2026
American Heart Association
3/22/2024-3/31/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Euclid
10.2017 - Current
PACU Nurse/Pre op Holding
Cleveland Clinic Euclid
11.2005 - 10.2017
Congestive Heart Failure RN
Cleveland Clinic Euclid
02.2003 - 11.2005
Ambulatory Surgery Center RN
Cleveland Clinic Euclid
05.1998 - 02.2003
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital
02.1993 - 05.1998
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lakeland Community College