Jennifer Hardesty
Marion,KY
Summary
I have been a nurse in the state of Kentucky since 2010 beginning my career with an Associate’s degree and returning to school to receive my BSN and then my MSN degree in Nursing Education. I have worked in different areas of nursing throughout my career including medical-surgical, emergency department, critical care, cardiac rehabilitation, supervision, quality/risk management, informatics, developmentally disabled persons and administration. I now have 14 total years of nursing experience but also worked in healthcare as a nurse aide for 6 years prior to obtaining my nursing degree which gave me invaluable insight to patient care and team work. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Cumberland River Homes
09.2023 - Current
- I currently also work with developmentally and intellectually disabled individuals and oversee their healthcare needs as the Health Care Operations Manager.
- Oversee daily medication management and treatments. Facilitate appointments with providers.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
RN
Crittenden Community Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- I am currently serving in a PRN role working in all areas of the hospital
- I still submit several types of data for the hospital including CMS reporting for various required submissions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Chief Nursing Officer
Crittenden Community Hospital
02.2020 - 07.2023
- I was again asked to serve as the interim Director of Nursing at the facility while they looked for a full-time position but after 30 days took the position on full-time
- My title changed to Chief Nursing Officer in 2022
- This role included overseeing all things clinical in our facility
- I also served as the quality/informatics nurse, risk manager, as well as a staff nurse during this time
- Completed detailed chart reviews for quality reporting at the state and federal level and to implement performance improvement projects.
- While serving in this position I finished my Master’s Degree in Nursing Education.
- Enhanced staff development through comprehensive training programs and mentorship initiatives.
- Managed budgets, ensuring cost-effective use of resources without compromising patient care quality or employee satisfaction.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless coordination of patient care across all departments.
- Participated in community outreach events to promote healthcare awareness and foster strong relationships with local organizations.
- Developed and implemented new nursing protocols to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.
- Evaluated clinical performance data to identify areas for improvement and develop targeted action plans.
- Promoted a positive work environment by recognizing achievements and addressing concerns promptly.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging open communication and teamwork among staff members.
- Interviewed, hired, instructed and mentored employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
RN
Crittenden Community Hospital
06.2018 - 02.2020
- I moved into a PRN position for the same facility to complete my educational goals
- During this time I continued to by the nurse scheduler and help to manage staffing levels
- This gave me the ability to work in all areas of the hospital including staff nurse as well as helping with administrative duties when needed.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
RN
Crittenden Community Hospital
02.2018 - 06.2018
- I stepped out of my role as Director of Nursing and into a nurse manager’s position of the medical surgical floor where I continued many of the same duties but under the direction of another Director of Nursing
- This was a choice made on my part as I had returned back to school for BSN and needed more flexibility to complete my education.
RN
Crittenden Community Hospital
06.2017 - 02.2018
- During this time I served as the interim Director of Nursing and the accepted this position full-time
- I was in charge of all things nursing, clinical, and patient care related
- I oversaw all nursing staff at the facility including day to day staffing, managing their education as required by the facility, as well as administrative duties as I moved into an administration role
- In this role is where I learned to manage a department budget, reporting requirements for the facility, and became part of the clinical team that oversaw all attributes of patient care.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
RN
Crittenden Community Hosptial
09.2014 - 06.2017
- At this time in my career I became the full time day shift supervisor
- I became responsible for the medical surgical floor, critical care unit, and emergency department when in charge
- At any time census, acuity demands, or staffing limitations came in to play I functioned as the staff nurse in these departments
- I work on staffing on a daily basis
- This is a leadership role where you not only lead but you show by example the expectations that you have for your nursing staff
- I also prepared and managed the 6 week nursing schedule which includes preparing and posting for staff
- I handle requests off following the policy and procedures set forth by the hospital
- I also worked at this facility on an as needed basis for 2 years prior to becoming a full time employee
- I was able to work all three departments within the hospital because of my certifications.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
RN
Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services
09.2013 - 03.2015
- At this time I became the full time emergency department nurse on day shift
- The hospital that I worked at the time was very small, so patient’s that came to you were in the very beginning of their emergency
- We provided stabilizing care and either sent the patient to higher levels of care or admitted them to the hospital
- This hospital is also a part of Kentucky’s Trauma Network and while working in this position I attended a Trauma Symposium in Louisville with my director at the time.
RN
Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services
01.2009 - 03.2015
- I worked on the medical surgical unit just out of nursing school
- In this position I cared for a group of patient’s that have any number of diagnosis along with post-operative patients
- In this position we did care for patients who were on ventilator support and were provided one to one care by a nurse.
Education
Masters of Science in Nursing Education -
Western Governors University
09.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Western Governors University
06.2018
Associates Degree in Nursing -
West Kentucky Community and Technical College
12.2009
Skills
- I worked for 3 years as a nurse on a medical surgical floor
- I spent one year in a full time emergency nurse position
- I took a PRN position at a neighboring hospital where I trained and worked on their medical surgical floor, critical care unit, and emergency department
- I spent 3 years as house nursing supervisor, where I was responsible for all three units in the hospital including the medical surgical floor, emergency department, and critical care department During this time I also served as the nursing staff scheduler making myself responsible for creating and managing the 6 week nursing schedule I handled requests off and managing staffing levels day to day under the direction of my Chief Nursing Officer
- I have been responsible for reporting data to various agencies including the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to ensure that the facility was meeting their reporting requirements This includes detailed chart reviews to ensure we are meeting care requirements as well as reimbursement
- I have been over the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Program at my and have worked with various departments to set goals for their department and collect data
- I have also trained with their electronic health record system enabling me to serve in an informatics role at the facility I work with staff in every department including providers to ensure they are using the system correctly as well as adapting elements of the system for better use
- I have been the team lead on the set up and implementation of a Walk in Clinic within the hospital for after-hours clinic visits This had never been attempted at this facility, so I built the framework that was needed to begin this project I also oversaw all other team members as this project was implemented to ensure a smooth adoption and the project’s success
- I have worked with different electronic health records over the years including Evident, Cerner, Epic, and Therap
- Staff Supervision
- Attention to Detail
- Documentation
- Team Coordination
- Chart updating
- Care Coordination
- Clinical judgment
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
Certification
- BLS for healthcare providers (Basic Life Support and AED) Certified
- BLS Instructor Certification through AHA
Timeline
RN
Cumberland River Homes
09.2023 - Current
RN
Crittenden Community Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Chief Nursing Officer
Crittenden Community Hospital
02.2020 - 07.2023
RN
Crittenden Community Hospital
06.2018 - 02.2020
RN
Crittenden Community Hospital
02.2018 - 06.2018
RN
Crittenden Community Hospital
06.2017 - 02.2018
RN
Crittenden Community Hosptial
09.2014 - 06.2017
RN
Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services
09.2013 - 03.2015
RN
Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services
01.2009 - 03.2015
Masters of Science in Nursing Education -
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Western Governors University
Associates Degree in Nursing -
West Kentucky Community and Technical College
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