Jennifer Henderson
Mansfield
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital
03.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and treatment effectiveness.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medications, and post-discharge instructions to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and prioritize nursing interventions effectively.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient care quality and adhere to clinical protocols.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on best practices, enhancing team competency and performance consistency.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing insights that enhanced departmental operational efficiency.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Avita Hospital
04.2018 - 03.2021
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, promptly reporting changes to healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, enhancing understanding of treatment regimens and recovery processes.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to optimize patient outcomes, contributing to overall excellence in care delivery at facility.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital
06.2004 - 12.2019
- Delivered high-quality patient care in fast-paced emergency department environment.
- Assessed and prioritized patient needs to ensure timely interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Mentored junior nurses on emergency response protocols and best practices.
- Streamlined triage processes, enhancing patient flow and reducing wait times.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and guidelines.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient safety standards.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining equipment, and following safety guidelines.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN02-2026
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Central Ohio Technical College
Newark, OH08-2016
Graduate Certificate - Practical Nursing
North Central Technical College
Mansfield, OH03-1995
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Intravenous therapy
- Emergency care
- Critical care
Certification
BLS
Aegis
Timeline
Registered Nurse
OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Avita Hospital
04.2018 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital
06.2004 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Central Ohio Technical College
Graduate Certificate - Practical Nursing
North Central Technical College