Jennifer Kindred

• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
• Educated patients and families on health management, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.

• Led implementation of clinical protocols to enhance operational efficiency.
• Streamlined patient care processes, reducing wait times and improving service delivery.
• Managed crisis situations effectively as they arose; swiftly identifying root causes, formulating action plans, executing decisive action steps to resolve issues, and prevent recurrence.
• Interacted effectively with clinical staff and patients by using active listening and interpersonal skills.

Same job description as current position

• Led multidisciplinary team in managing complex cardiovascular care plans for critically ill patients.
• Implemented evidence-based protocols to enhance patient recovery and reduce complications in CVICU.
• Assisted with invasive CVICU procedures, such as central line placements and pulmonary artery catheter insertions, ensuring aseptic technique and patient comfort throughout the process.
• Demonstrated proficiency in titrating vasoactive medications according to physician orders while closely monitoring hemodynamic parameters for early detection of adverse effects or trends that may require intervention or escalation of care.
• Participated in daily rounds with physicians, contributing valuable insights into patient conditions based on continuous assessments.
• Assisted in life-saving procedures such as CPR, defibrillation, and advanced airway management during critical events.
• Provided emotional support to patients'' families during challenging situations, fostering trust between healthcare team members and loved ones.
• Collaborated with physicians to refine treatment strategies based on patient progress and outcomes data.