Jennifer Kegin
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Skilled in patient education, addressing concerns, and developing individualized care plans. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Regstered Nurse
Utica Park Clinic Medical Oncology
05.2014 - Current
- Coordinate care between clinic, infusion, and radiation oncology.
- Educated patients and family members/caregivers on disease symptom management, management of side effects from chemotherapy/immunotherapy, as well as self-care techniques in easy-to-understand terms.
- Address patients and family members questions, concerns, complications, complaints via phone and messages.
- Relay results of testing to patients once reviewed by providers.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
Health and Wellness Director
Brookdale Senior Living
03.2008 - 04.2014
- Conducted residents' needs assessments prior to move in and prior to returning from hospitalizations to ensure the residents were appropriate for assisted living as well as to determine what care and assistance was needed.
- Work with other members of the care team to develop and maintain individualized care plans for every resident.
- Coordinated care for the residents between home healths and hospice to ensure the residents' care needs were met to allow aging in place to occur.
- Worked closely with the executive director and sales and marketing manager to ensure potential residents assessed in a timely manner and coordinate move-ins.
- Led training and in-services for staff.
- Oversaw the certified nurse aides and certified medication aides including staffing schedules.
- Assisted the executive director with interviewing, hiring, training, and termination of certified nurse aides and medication aides.
- Cultivated a positive work environment by fostering open communication, collaboration, and respect among all team members.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK05-2017
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Meridian Technology Center
Stillwater, OK06-2003
Skills
- Patient Education
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Appointment Scheduling
- Call triaging
- Coordination of care
Timeline
Regstered Nurse
Utica Park Clinic Medical Oncology
05.2014 - Current
Health and Wellness Director
Brookdale Senior Living
03.2008 - 04.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tulsa Community College
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Meridian Technology Center
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