Jennifer Graham
Central Point,OR
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
ASANTE Rogue Regional Medical Center
07.2013 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- 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.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Flight Nurse
Mercy Flights
03.2013 - 08.2020
- Documented appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.
- Communicated with patients, explaining nursing tasks being performed in effort to maintain calm.
- Performed wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor-wing and fixed-wing aircraft.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Assessed for and detected changes in status of patients and demonstrated proactive approach to solving patient problems.
Critical Care Flight Paramedic
Mercy Flights
03.2006 - 07.2013
- Provided visual guidance, navigation and radio communications assistance to pilot.
- Monitored patients' vital signs to assess condition and identify necessary medical interventions, assessed nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
- Documented patient information, medical interventions and patient outcomes for accurate record-keeping.
- Transported critically ill and injured patients to nearest medical center, using advanced life support equipment as needed.
- Communicated patient information and updates to hospital staff for smooth transition.
- Trained new paramedics on proper procedures and protocols to maintain best practices and promote great patient care.
- Interpreted limited histories and used physical examinations to identify potential underlying critical issues.
Education
Master of Science - Masters of Science in Nursing
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, OR06.2013
Associate of Science - Associates of Applied Science Paramedic
Rogue Community College
Grants Pass, OR09.2006
Skills
- Patient Counseling
- Team Coordination
- Direct Patient Care
- Family Education
- Diagnostic Tools Knowledge
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Life-Sustaining Machines
- Emergency Procedures
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse, Oregon #201390897RN- July 2013-Current
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- CCRN
Timeline
Registered Nurse
ASANTE Rogue Regional Medical Center
07.2013 - Current
Flight Nurse
Mercy Flights
03.2013 - 08.2020
Critical Care Flight Paramedic
Mercy Flights
03.2006 - 07.2013
Master of Science - Masters of Science in Nursing
Gonzaga University
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Oregon Health & Science University
Associate of Science - Associates of Applied Science Paramedic
Rogue Community College