Jennifer Hetherington
Ocean City
Summary
Registered Nurse with comprehensive experience in surgical care and patient management. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving outcomes. Skilled in patient assessment, preoperative preparation, and postoperative care. Reliable, adaptable, and prepared to meet changing needs in fast-paced environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Same Day Surgery
Azar Eye Institute
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from the operating room to the recovery area by providing comprehensive handoff reports to post-anesthesia care unit nurses.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing personalized and attentive care during pre-and post-operative procedures.
- Managed inventory of supplies within the Same Day Surgery unit, ensuring optimal resource allocation while minimizing waste.
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Beebe Healthcare
08.2017 - 10.2023
- Educated patients and caregivers on nature of diagnosis and specifics of treatment plans.
- Administered nursing care to patients with musculoskeletal disorders and degenerative conditions.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates for orthopedic patients by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up care plans.
- Ensured proper medication administration and pain management strategies to promote comfort and healing during postoperative care.
- Assisted patients in execution of physical therapy exercises and interventions, providing both physical and motivational support.
- Prevented complications by closely monitoring postoperative patients for signs of infection, blood clots, or other issues that may arise after surgery.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive treatment plans for optimal patient recovery.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wor-Wic Community College
Salisbury, MD05-2017
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- IV insertion
- Preoperative care
- Sterile technique
- Postoperative care
- Immunization administration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- CPR certification
- Electronic health records
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Same Day Surgery
Azar Eye Institute
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Beebe Healthcare
08.2017 - 10.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wor-Wic Community College
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