Jennifer Hellinger
Lorain
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with a strong track record in emergency care and patient monitoring. Adept at critical thinking and compassionate patient advocacy, contributing to improved patient outcomes through effective collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
University Hospital Emergency Room
Elyria, OH
02.2009 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in high-pressure emergency situations, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs for patients with acute conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Streamlined triage processes, enhancing efficiency in patient assessment and treatment delivery.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Patient Care Technician
University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center
Elyria, OH
02.2006 - Current
- Assisted in monitoring patient vital signs and reporting changes to nursing staff.
- Provided direct patient care, including assistance with daily living activities and mobility support.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and clinical areas to promote safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH12-2008
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Precepting
- Lab result interpretation
- Performing ekgs
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Emergency response
- Maintaining privacy
- Staff supervision
- Emergency procedures
Certification
- PALS
- ACLS
- TNCC
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University Hospital Emergency Room
02.2009 - Current
Patient Care Technician
University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center
02.2006 - Current
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Lorain County Community College