Jennifer Greatsinger
Pine City
Summary
Versatile registered nurse with several years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes. Highly qualified RN with broad experience in critical care, patient education, and team leadership. Specialized skills include acute patient care, health assessments, and medical documentation. Notable strengths: superior communication abilities, strong clinical judgment, and a commitment to fostering collaborative relationships within healthcare teams. Past work highlights include implementing quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient satisfaction and reduced readmission rates.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Chess Float Pool
Cayuga Medical Center Urgent Care, Cortland, NY
Ithaca
12.2021 - Current
- Collaborated effectively with medical personnel and team members to achieve optimal outcomes for patients.
- Educated patients and families on managing disease processes.
- Supervised unlicensed personnel performing delegated tasks within scope of practice as assigned.
- Monitored patient vital signs, assessing and responding to changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Identified potential problems related to patient's condition or treatment plan and reported these issues to supervising nurse or physician immediately.
- Coordinated patient transfers between ICU units when necessary.
- Conducted assessments of patients in a crisis situation, providing appropriate interventions and treatments.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by initiating CPR or calling for help from other healthcare professionals.
RN, Emergency Department
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Elmira
02.2019 - 09.2023
- Organized workflows within the Emergency Department efficiently while ensuring quality patient outcomes.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for the delivery of patient care services.
- Evaluated laboratory results for accuracy and completeness prior to documentation in the medical record.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines to inform decisions related to patient care management.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while following established nursing standards of care.
- Provided initial assessment of patients and identified changes in their condition.
- Advocated for patient rights and ethical treatment, ensuring respect and dignity in patient care.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Elmira
05.2018 - 04.2019
- Developed individualized patient-care plans based on physician instructions and nursing assessment of patient needs.
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms and changes in patients' conditions.
- Provided compassionate care for patients with chronic illnesses or terminal conditions.
- Provided emotional support for patients experiencing pain or stress due to illness or hospitalization.
ER Technician
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Elmira
04.2013 - 05.2018
- Operated a variety of diagnostic equipment such as EKG's, oxygen saturation monitors, blood pressure cuffs, glucometers and pulse oximeters.
- Conducted daily rounds on assigned units observing condition of patients and providing support when necessary.
- Actively participated in department meetings providing feedback on process improvements for increased efficiency.
- Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
- Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.
- Took blood pressure measurements and reported to nurse or physician if above or below normal levels.
- Stocked and replenished patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
- Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures.
- Collected blood samples for lab analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems.
- Restocked supplies and cleaned equipment between patients.
- Greeted, guided and offered assistance to patients and visitors.
- Supported nursing staff in day-to-day operations.
Dialysis Technician
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Elmira
02.2012 - 04.2013
- Performed daily maintenance on dialysis machines, such as cleaning and sterilization.
- Calibrated dialysate solution according to prescribed formula for each individual patient's needs.
- Identified and reported any adverse reactions or changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse.
- Restocked supplies needed for dialysis procedures in an organized manner.
- Evaluated access sites for infection or other complications prior to initiating treatment.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines to provide patient care.
Medical Records Clerk
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Elmira
01.2007 - 02.2012
- Entered data into electronic health record systems.
- Retrieved patient medical records in response to requests from authorized personnel.
- Conducted periodic audits of physical documentation versus electronic health records.
- Processed incoming medical records requests.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Corning Community College
Corning, NY05-2018
Respiratory Therapy
Napa Valley College
Napa, CASkills
- Patient assessment
- Patient care coordination
- Evidence-based practice
- Critical thinking
- Manage response calls throughout the facility
- Assist new nurses with patient management
- Mentor nursing staff in skills, critical thinking and patient condition management
- Provide assistance with IV access throughout the facility
- round on all units to identify patient needs
Certification
- Certified Emergency Nurse
- ACLS/BLS/PALS
Other Experience
- I have many years of charge experience as well as triage experience.
- I have some experience as Nursing Supervisor as smaller sister facility
- I have approximately 8 years prehospital EMT experience
Timeline
RN, Chess Float Pool
Cayuga Medical Center Urgent Care, Cortland, NY
12.2021 - Current
RN, Emergency Department
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
02.2019 - 09.2023
RN, Medical-Surgical
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
05.2018 - 04.2019
ER Technician
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
04.2013 - 05.2018
Dialysis Technician
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
02.2012 - 04.2013
Medical Records Clerk
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
01.2007 - 02.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Corning Community College
Respiratory Therapy
Napa Valley College
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