Jennifer Hamrick
Oviedo,Fl
Summary
Experienced and detail oriented registered nurse providing comprehensive patient care together with team collaboration to provide the highest quality healthcare. My goal is to leverage my clinical experience towards new administrative opportunities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
GastroHealth
Longwood, FL
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with physician
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Registered Nurse, Bariatric/Med-Surg LPN
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center
Orlando, FL
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Procedure
Ambulatory Endoscopy Center of Central FL
Longwood, FL
02.2016 - 04.2018
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Pulled patient charts for upcoming appointments.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Manager
Brookdale Senior Solutions
Lake Mary, FL
07.2015 - 12.2015
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Coordinated registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Administered prescribed medications noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Performed medication reconciliation monthly adhering to company policy
- Exercised good judgment and decision-making in escalating concerns and resolving issues.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL08.2019
Licensed Practical Nursing
Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FL12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FLSkills
- Resource Utilization
- Patient Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Patient Education
- Vital Signs Recording
- Pain Management Oversight
- Medication Administration
- Health Education
- Vitals Assessments
- Medication and IV Administration
- Geriatric Treatment Knowledge
- Catheter Monitoring
- Procedure Assistance
- Wound Care
- Diabetes Management
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Test Interpretations
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Documentation
- Intake and Discharge
- Infection Control
Certification
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- ACLS pending renewal
- Certified National phlebotomist
- FEMA Disaster Management Training
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
GastroHealth
01.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, Bariatric/Med-Surg LPN
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center
10.2019 - 01.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse, Procedure
Ambulatory Endoscopy Center of Central FL
02.2016 - 04.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse, Manager
Brookdale Senior Solutions
07.2015 - 12.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Licensed Practical Nursing
Seminole State College of Florida
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Seminole State College of Florida