Jennifer Hutsen, BSN RN
College Station,TX
Summary
Confident seasoned nurse with excellent attention to detail and documentation skills utilized through close collaboration with healthcare providers. Analysis-oriented professional with exemplary clinical judgement and critical thinking skills, seeking entry level opportunity in Documentation Integrity.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Nurse
Park Hudson Surgery Center
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
Perioperative Nurse
Hill Country Memorial Surgery Center
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Prepared, implemented and evaluated nursing care for patients through each step of surgical procedure.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- 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.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
PACU Nurse
Hendrick Health System
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Director of Nursing
Whispering Pines Lodge - Long Term Care
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
PACU Charge Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest
08.2017 - 11.2020
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Houston Northwest Medical Center
07.2014 - 07.2017
- Took records of birthdates and times, baby weights, lengths, head circumferences and APGAR scores.
- Assisted doctors in monitoring baby and mother health during labor.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Leveraged computerized documentation systems to monitor, record and communicate patient condition.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lone Star College System
Spring, TX05.2014
Skills
- Professional Clinical Documentation
- Self motivated
- Detail Oriented
- Critical Thinking
- Workflow management
- Fast Learner
- Organized
- Experienced Leader
Certification
- Certified Documentation Integrity Practitioner (CDIP) - Certification Exam Imminent - 12/2/2023
- ACLS - exp. 5/2025
- BLS - exp. 7/2025
Timeline
Operating Room Nurse
Park Hudson Surgery Center
03.2023 - Current
Perioperative Nurse
Hill Country Memorial Surgery Center
05.2022 - 02.2023
PACU Nurse
Hendrick Health System
08.2021 - 04.2022
Director of Nursing
Whispering Pines Lodge - Long Term Care
12.2020 - 07.2021
PACU Charge Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest
08.2017 - 11.2020
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Houston Northwest Medical Center
07.2014 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lone Star College System
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