Jennifer Kirst
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Upcoming nursing student graduate with background in clinical research and passion for patient care. Committed to developing strong relationships with patients through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent client-centered care. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, aiming to apply and foster critical thinking skills, and utilize organization and time management abilities. Seeking to leverage academic knowledge and hands-on acute care experience in a fast-paced critical care environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Preceptorship
St. Joseph's Westgate Medical Center,
2023.10 - Current
- Perform and observe procedures such as trauma activation, peripheral IV insertion, use and management of IV pumps, PICC line and central line infusions and care, cardiac monitoring with 5 lead and 12 lead, insertion of Foley catheters, and critical medication administration.
- Determine priority of care based on physical, psychological, and social needs.
- Independently maintain safe and effective care for patients with various acuity levels in time-restricted and demanding environment.
Critical Care Rotation
Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospit
2023.08 - 2023.10
- Closely monitored acute conditions by assessing/conducting vitals, heart rates and rhythms, ventilatory management, neurological assessments, blood pressure control, arterial line management, ventricle pressure monitoring, titrated infusions and conscious sedation medications.
- Identified patients' nursing diagnoses and expected outcomes, selected nursing interventions, and documented plan of care under supervision of nurse manager.
Medical/Surgical Rotation
St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center
Community Rotation
Native American Connections - Patina Wellness Cent
Behavioral Health Rotation
Aurora Behavioral Health
Pediatric Rotation
District Medical Group (DMG)
Labor and Delivery Rotation
St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center
Software Quality Assurance Analyst
MWG
2018.04 - Current
- Communicate with developers and software engineers regarding non-compliance in existing code using React Native with Ruby on Rails.
- Oversee routine maintenance schedule for automated test scripts, enabling compliance with latest conventions and framework updates affecting system design and user experience.
- Manage team of four individuals to delegate daily maintenance software tasks and implement database growth.
Clinical Research Assistant
Oregon Health & Science University
2019.03 - 2022.01
- Identified, consented, and enrolled patients for up to 10 active multi-centered research studies at given time, including study to estimate specificity of Covid-19 antigen tests.
- Reviewed patient records and collected quality data according to research study protocols.
- Collaborated closely with OHSU Emergency Department physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff.
Physics Teaching Assistant
Portland State University
2019.09 - 2020.06
- Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics.
- Collaborated with teaching staff members to plan lessons and develop curriculum.
- Evaluated student performance in order to adapt current curriculum.
Education
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BSN -
Creighton University
Phoenix, AZ12.2023
Premedical Post Baccalaureate -
Portland State University
Portland, OR08.2020
Bachelor of Science - General Science
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR06.2016
Skills
- Epic and Cerner Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Team-centered work ethic
- Professional bedside manner
- Meticulous and detail-oriented
- Adaptable and flexible under high-stress environment
- Patient and Family Advocacy
Accomplishments
Physics Workshop Leader of the Year Award granted by Portland State University Department of Physics June 2020
Certification
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) | Current - November 2024
Volunteer Experience
Almost There: A Mom + Pups Rescue
Bay Area Association of Disabled Sailors (BAADS) Volunteer Sailing Instructor
Timeline
Emergency Department Preceptorship
St. Joseph's Westgate Medical Center,
2023.10 - Current
Critical Care Rotation
Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospit
2023.08 - 2023.10
Physics Teaching Assistant
Portland State University
2019.09 - 2020.06
Clinical Research Assistant
Oregon Health & Science University
2019.03 - 2022.01
Software Quality Assurance Analyst
MWG
2018.04 - Current
Medical/Surgical Rotation
St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center
Community Rotation
Native American Connections - Patina Wellness Cent
Behavioral Health Rotation
Aurora Behavioral Health
Pediatric Rotation
District Medical Group (DMG)
Labor and Delivery Rotation
St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BSN -
Creighton University
Premedical Post Baccalaureate -
Portland State University
Bachelor of Science - General Science
University of Oregon
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) | Current - November 2024
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