Jennifer Graves
Bothell
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with a strong background in patient care, clinical procedures, and medical documentation. Utilizes evidence-based practices to provide optimal support and care for patients. Strong emphasis on collaborative team efforts and achieving positive patient outcomes. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Skilled in patient education, IV management, wound care, electronic fetal monitoring, lactation consulting, and monitoring post-op complications. Track record of maintaining patient safety and delivering compassionate care in diverse medical settings.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinic Nurse
UWMC Northwest OBGYN
12.2018 - 06.2025
- Handled telephone triage for gynecology, mental health, postpartum, and obstetric issues.
- Coordinated daily huddles with clinical team to ensure smooth clinic operations.
- Identified high-risk patients (hypertension, gestational diabetes, or mood disorders) and coordinated referrals to specialists or social work.
- Demonstrated expertise in EMR systems using Epic Charting.
- Simplified complex test results into clear terms to improve patient understanding.
- Performed post-surgical follow-up calls to ensure patient recovery progress.
- Executed clinic procedures for blood pressure, void trials, and injections.
- Performed non-stress tests by electronic fetal monitoring.
- Carried out phlebotomy tasks prioritizing patient relaxation.
- Provided compassionate care to patients experiencing miscarriage.
- Quality improvement participation in team discussions regarding workflow redesigns to support better breastfeeding outcomes postpartum.
Postpartum Nurse
Family Maternity Center, Providence Regional Medical Center
08.2001 - 12.2018
- Delivered focused maternal and neonatal care for 6-8 patients at 100% capacity in a fast-paced family care environment.
- Performed evaluations and vital sign checks for mothers and newborns.
- Followed and contributed to hospital initiatives aligned with national safety, such as hemorrhage and hypertension protocols.
- Executed medication administration via oral, IV, IM, and SC routes.
- Managed post-operative wound care for cesarean patients.
- Executed emergency measures to address critical incidents promptly.
- Formulated patient care plans with comprehensive assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.
- Worked alongside medical, social work, and lactation teams to strategize and implement care plans.
- Conducted engaging demonstrations to enhance family knowledge of newborn care and safety.
- Facilitated mothers in initiating breastfeeding bonds with infants by teaching proper latching.
- Cultivated a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere to support diverse needs.
- Educated newly hired nurses on essential techniques, care standards, procedures, and safety protocols for the well-being of new mothers and their infants.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Utah01.2018
Associate Degree - Registered Nursing
Shoreline Community College
Washington01.2001
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Health Education
- Discharge planning
- Care management
- Quality improvement
- Medication and IV administration
- Team coordination
- Precepting
- Care plan development
- Epic EHR, Obix, Microsoft Excel
- Wound care
- Vaccine administration
- Telephone triage
Certification
- NCC Certification in Maternal Newborn Nursing (RNC-MNN) - 2005 to Present
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Clinic Nurse
UWMC Northwest OBGYN
12.2018 - 06.2025
Postpartum Nurse
Family Maternity Center, Providence Regional Medical Center
08.2001 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate Degree - Registered Nursing
Shoreline Community College
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