Jennifer Kemp RN BSN
Ridgefield,NJ
Summary
Patient and Facility focused Registered Nurse offering eighteen-year background driving quality improvements and coaching nursing staff to reach full potential. Strong organizational, communication and multitasking abilities. Expertise in managing medical records, evaluating staff performance and developing continued care plans. Dedicated to promoting quality patient care and satisfaction and offering experience in nursing and healthcare administration. Possesses proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive nursing policies, providing excellent leadership and mentoring, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, patients, and families.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both patients and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology
AMN Healthcare
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology
Holy Name Medical Center
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
Englewood Hospital Medical Center
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Assistant Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
Hoboken University Medical Center
02.2013 - 11.2017
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- Developed departmental goals and objectives to improve satisfactory rating with patients.
- Created work schedules for multiple shifts to confirm complete floor coverage.
- Communicated with members of medical staff and department heads during weekly update meetings.
- Verified facility remained up-to-date and compliant with laws and regulations.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
NYU Medical Center
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
Lawrence Hospital
11.2006 - 02.2011
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Nurse Coordinator
Columbia University Endovascular Associates
02.2008 - 12.2010
- Created individualized care plans for patients and worked with medical professionals to come up with treatment and discharge options.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pace University
Pleasantville, NY05.2006
Skills
- Acute Care
- Critical Thinking
- Nursing Protocols
- Case Management
- EMR Software
- Supply Monitoring
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Behavioral Health
- Time Management
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology
AMN Healthcare
01.2021 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology
Holy Name Medical Center
01.2018 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
Englewood Hospital Medical Center
01.2014 - 12.2017
Assistant Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
Hoboken University Medical Center
02.2013 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
NYU Medical Center
01.2011 - 12.2013
Nurse Coordinator
Columbia University Endovascular Associates
02.2008 - 12.2010
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
Lawrence Hospital
11.2006 - 02.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pace University
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