JENNIFER JOST
Registered Nurse
Wayzata,MN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service. Attention to detail in assessments and procedures. Strong patient advocate.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Park Nicollet Urgent Care
08.2016 - Current
- Direct, acute patient care for a diverse population in an outpatient setting including children, adults and geriatric patients.
- Patient triage. Procedures such as I.V. infusion, ear wash, wound care. Patients with a wide range of symptoms from influenza to cardiac arrest.
- Participate as a member of the code team and rapid response nurse for the three building medical complex.
Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic Hospital
06.2011 - 10.2015
- Patient care in Cardiac Progressive and Cardiothoracic Surgery unit. Care of complex patients including mechanical assist devices, cardiothoracic surgery, heart transplant and heart failure.
- PICC and central line care. Cardiac device care.
- Precepted students, new graduates and new hire nurses.
- Safe Patient Handling committee member. Quarterly wound care surveys. Diabetes management.
- Taught a weekly in-patient heart failure class to patients and their families on how to manage their heart failure and cardiac conditions to lead to a healthier lifestyle and reduce readmission.
Medical Sales Representative
BSN Medical
07.2005 - 09.2009
- Sales, customer service, relationship development and management and continuing medical education.
- Exceeded performance standards consistently: 2005 and 2006 Sales Incentive Trip award winner.
- Worked with acute and ambulatory care, primarily with orthopedic and emergency medicine.
- On-going clinical education for providers, nurses and technicians.
West Coast Regional Manager
Cultural Experiences Abroad
09.2003 - 07.2005
- Educational sales. Key account management and new business development. Top Sales Rep in percentage sales growth.
Territory Manager
Cintas Corporation
06.2002 - 09.2003
- New business development. President’s Club, multiple monthly and quarterly awards.
Education
B.S. - Nursing
Arizona State University, Mayo Campus
Phoenix, Arizona05.2011
B.S. - Marketing/Management And Communications
St. Catherine University
Saint Paul, Minnesota04.2001
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- EMR Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Emergency response
- Vaccine administration
- Procedure preparations
- Chest pain management
- Emergency care
- Cardiac care
- Removing sutures
- Acute care expertise
- Health screening
- Intermediate Spanish language skills
- Telemetry monitoring
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- ACLS and BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Park Nicollet Urgent Care
08.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic Hospital
06.2011 - 10.2015
Medical Sales Representative
BSN Medical
07.2005 - 09.2009
West Coast Regional Manager
Cultural Experiences Abroad
09.2003 - 07.2005
Territory Manager
Cintas Corporation
06.2002 - 09.2003
B.S. - Nursing
Arizona State University, Mayo Campus
B.S. - Marketing/Management And Communications
St. Catherine University