Jennifer Kingsbury
Summary
Nursing leader with strong focus on patient care, team collaboration, and promoting safe and appropriate nursing care. Expertise in managing healthcare teams, implementing quality improvement initiatives, and adapting to changing needs. Proven ability to foster supportive environment and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations. Known for reliability, effective communication, and strategic planning.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Nurse Director
MWMC
12.2024 - Current
- Served as Interim director during absences of the Director of the department on multiple month long occasions throughout 2023 to present.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Developed a collaborative work environment for the nursing team by promoting open communication and effective conflict resolution.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Contributed to strategic planning efforts by providing expert insight into current evidence based practice to enhance competency of clinical staff and ensure high quality nursing care.
- Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing strict adherence to hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of nursing staff performance, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement opportunities and highlighting staff achievements.
- Mentored and coached nursing staff, resulting in increased professional growth and skill development.
- Collaborated with Quality department to maintain and update policies and procedures to ensure best practice for patient safety.
- Fostered an inclusive work environment by championing diversity and inclusion initiatives within the nursing department.
Perinatal Nurse Educator
Metrowest Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
- Continuously updated knowledge on the latest advancements in perinatal nursing through professional development courses, webinars and relevant literature reviews.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment, implementing evidence-based practices in perinatal nursing care.·
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
- Developed and implemented engaging didactics to keep learner attention.
- Assessed performance of staff and provided feedback to facilitate success.
- Guided nurses in setting and achieving profession goals.
- Integrated feedback from staff to continuously improve teaching methods and classroom management techniques.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Assisted in the development of hospital policies and procedures related to perinatal nursing, ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the level of care provided to perinatal patients.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Labor and Delivery Charge Nurse
MWMC
01.2010 - 10.2022
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Served as a liaison between hospital administration and nursing staff, advocating for resources needed to maintain quality patient care.
- Maintained open lines of communication with physicians regarding patient status changes or concerns, facilitating timely interventions and appropriate care adjustments.
- Optimized resource utilization by effectively managing staffing levels and scheduling according to patient acuity and census data.
- Facilitated smooth shift transitions by conducting thorough handoffs and ensuring accurate documentation of patient progress.
- Served as a clinical resource for nursing staff, offering guidance and support in addressing challenging patient situations or complex medical issues.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts, Boston
Boston, MASkills
- Clinical expertise
- Team Skills Enhancement
- Evidence-Based Practice Expertise
- Effective Mentoring
- Team Leadership
- Performance Assessment
- Experience with Accreditation Standards
- Quality improvement
- Staff coaching and mentoring
- Practical Simulation Training
- Conflict management
Accomplishments
- Developed an orientation program of didactics and preceptorship for new perinatal nurses
- Developed 4 different didactics to bring continued learning and adherence to evidence based practice to nursing staff
- Collaborated with general clinical educator to develop a Competence Training Plan for perinatal nurses in Dossier
Certification
Advanced Fetal Monitoring (Awhonn)
NRP Instructor (Neonatal Resuscitation)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Interim Nurse Director
MWMC
12.2024 - Current
Perinatal Nurse Educator
Metrowest Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
Labor and Delivery Charge Nurse
MWMC
01.2010 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts, Boston
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