Jennifer Henderson
Waynesboro,TN
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional with 25 years of successful experience, offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN House Supervisor
Wayne Medical Center
04.2018 - Current
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate acute healthcare needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
- Supervised scheduled nursing staff in rural acute care hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Participated in unit council policy committee to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed numerous aspects of patient care, including but not limited to, facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Registered Nurse
Wayne Medical Center
06.2001 - Current
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to patients daily.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Provided care in multiple hospital settings, frequently alternating assignments as charge nurse, Emergency Department Nurse, Float Nurse, and Primary Nurse.
RN Team Leader/Patient Care Coordinator
LHC Group Inc.
04.2017 - 05.2018
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Led successful 10-15 person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- OASIS chart reviews/edits
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Evaluated system data to calculate and update Medicare and Medicaid budgeting systems.
Home Health Field Nurse
Deaconess Homecare And Services
06.2012 - 10.2015
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Procedure Room RN
Pain Management Services- WMC Specialty Clinic
04.2013 - 01.2014
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Assisted MD with ESI/Facet Steroid injections, which included but was not limited to patient prepping, preparation of medications, maintaining sterile environment, preop/postop calls to procedure patients, electronic procedure documentation and chart reviews
Clinical Nurse
Herrera Medical Clinic
10.2011 - 08.2012
- Assessed and assisted in diagnosis of patients in family practice clinic
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- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Responsible for patient clinic visits including assessments, medication reconciliation, electronic documentation, venipuncture, non-complex office procedures
- Aorta Scans
Correctional Nurse
Wayne County Boot Camp
09.2003 - 11.2003
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions, including diabetes, arthritis and COPD.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wayne Medical Center
11.1996 - 06.2001
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Columbia State Community College
Columbia, TN05.2001
Practical Nurse -
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology - Hohenwald
Hohenwald, TN09.1996
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- EMR / EHR
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Chronic disease management
- Wound management
- Medication and IV administration
- Care Planning specific to patient diagnosis and needs
- Direct patient care
- Quality improvement
- Patient assessments
- Team coordination
- Patient education and counseling
- Precepting
- Staff supervision
- Performing ekgs
- Coordinating referrals
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - Exp. 06/30/2025
- Healthcare Provider (BLS) Adult, Child, and Infant CPR/AED- Exp. 03/2026
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support- Exp. 03/2026
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support- Exp. 04/2026
Timeline
RN House Supervisor
Wayne Medical Center
04.2018 - Current
RN Team Leader/Patient Care Coordinator
LHC Group Inc.
04.2017 - 05.2018
Procedure Room RN
Pain Management Services- WMC Specialty Clinic
04.2013 - 01.2014
Home Health Field Nurse
Deaconess Homecare And Services
06.2012 - 10.2015
Clinical Nurse
Herrera Medical Clinic
10.2011 - 08.2012
Correctional Nurse
Wayne County Boot Camp
09.2003 - 11.2003
Registered Nurse
Wayne Medical Center
06.2001 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wayne Medical Center
11.1996 - 06.2001
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Columbia State Community College
Practical Nurse -
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology - Hohenwald
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