Jennifer Hutcheson
Prescott,WI
Summary
Energetic individual offering 5 years' experience providing exceptional palliative care to patients. A friendly Hospice Nurse knowledgeable in pain management techniques, caregiver support and consistent needs assessment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Allina Health Home Health
Minnespolis , MN
08.2017 - 12.2022
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in pain management, wound care and medication dosing.
- Created and applied tailored care plans that would meet each patient's individualized needs.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Dialysis Charge Nurse/ Acute Team Lead
Fresenius Medical Care NA
St. Paul / Roseville/ Acute Program , MN
06.2000 - 05.2017
- Updated medical records with current vitals, behavioral observations and medication details.
- Monitored patient status during treatment and reported variances and adverse reactions to care teams.
- Assisted physicians with specialized treatments related to renal replacement and apheresis therapy.
- Administered peritoneal dialysis, as well as IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion, and intramuscular medications.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Coordinated with the healthcare team to establish, enact, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessing and monitoring vital signs, initiating and managing dialysis treatments, administering medications, and reporting changes in patient condition.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, laboratory results, treatment plans, and other pertinent information.
- Assisted in training new nurses on the technical aspects of dialysis treatments.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Centruy College
White Bear Lake, MN05.1990
Skills
- Creative Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Care Oversight
- Care Coordination
Certification
- Minnesota and WI License -
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Allina Health Home Health
08.2017 - 12.2022
Dialysis Charge Nurse/ Acute Team Lead
Fresenius Medical Care NA
06.2000 - 05.2017
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Centruy College
- Minnesota and WI License -
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