JENNIFER KLEIN
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in patient assessment, medication administration, and emergency care. Skilled in developing individualized care plans and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Proven ability to educate patients and families while ensuring adherence to safety standards. Committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
NCH Hospital
Naples, Florida
09.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments, ensuring adherence to established protocols and enhancing patient safety.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient conditions accurately.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assisted in emergency procedures to stabilize patients effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, addressing unique patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery strategies, promoted better health outcomes.
Registered Nurse (Travel PCU )
Riverside Medical
Kankakee, Illinois
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient conditions accurately.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Evaluated patients, addressed complications, and coordinated treatment with the critical care team to optimize patient outcomes.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding and adherence to recovery plans.
- Provided compassionate support to patients during challenging times.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assisted in emergency procedures, contributing to patient stabilization and recovery.
PERSONAL CARE GIVER
Family Members
Steger, Illinois
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Assisted family members with daily living activities and personal hygiene to enhance their overall well-being and independence.
- Administered medication according to prescribed schedules and instructions.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and social outings to ensure timely access to care and social engagement.
- Oversaw various household tasks such as cleaning and organizing., including meal preparation and laundry duties.
Registered Nurse
Carle Foundation Hospital (Travel PCU)
Urbana, Illinois
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care through evidence-based practices in primary and acute care, preventive health, and cardiac care.
- Partner with physicians, nurses, and pharmacists to develop and evaluate care plans encompassing clinical assessments, laboratory testing, and critical care services.
- Administer plans for chronic disease management, prescribe appropriate medications, and provide leadership, training, and direction to nursing and support staff.
- Engaged with family members to provide education and facilitate discussions on treatment plans.
- Independently conduct intake assessments and closely monitor patient conditions unless physician intervention is required.
- Maintain compliance with all regulations and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.
Registered Nurse (Travel ED Nurse)
NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE PALOS HOSPITAL
Palos Heights, Illinois
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Handled cardiac arrest patients; assisted with arrest codes, including defibrillation, and stabilized acute myocardial patients to provide critical life support and emergency treatment.
- Managed emergent conditions in a fast-paced environment to ensure timely and effective patient care.
- Assessed, triaged, and admitted patients to the emergency room; prepared patients for operating room procedures, transportation to other facilities, and discharge.
- Assessed vitals, formulated care plans, and administered medications (oral, inhaled, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intranasally, rectally and IV); insert IVs, NG tubes, and catheters.
- Assisted physicians with intubation, central lines, arterial lines, sutures, setting broken bones, lumbar punctures, post-mortem applications, moderate sedation, and other procedures.
- Tracked patient conditions, interpreted EKG readings, identified abnormal telemetry readings, and communicated changes in stability or acuity to team members for prompt intervention.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
ST. MARY MEDICAL CENTER
Hobart, Indiana
08.2022 - 01.2023
- 3/2012-5/2019
- Coordinated admissions and care for patients in telemetry and ICU, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Completed in-depth intake assessments to determine level of care needed; implemented short- and long-term treatment plans.
- Collaborate with physicians and nurses to address complex patient issues.
- Maintained consistent communication with patients and families, providing updates on condition, education, support, and information on additional resources.
- Documented patient information accurately, aiding in treatment planning and continuity of care.
- Supported staffing needs by filling in for nurses during high-demand periods, ensuring uninterrupted patient care.
Registered Nurse
Lee Memorial Hospital (Travel ED)
Fort Myers, Florida
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Administered emergency care to patients in high-pressure situations.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions regularly.
- Managed intravenous therapies and medication administration efficiently.
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications according to physician orders.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective patient treatment plans.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals in the development of individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery plans.
- Utilized effective verbal and written communication skills to engage with colleagues, patients, and families.
Registered Nurse (Travel ED)
Havasu Regional Medical Center
Lake Havasu City, Arizona
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Administered emergency care to patients in high-pressure situations.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to ensure timely interventions.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions regularly.
- Assisted in triaging patients to prioritize urgent medical needs.
- Oversaw intravenous therapies to maintain patient hydration and medication levels. and medication administration efficiently.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for patient treatment planning.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery plans to promote informed decision-making.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
Registered Nurse (Travel ED)
Advocate Christ Medical Center
Oak Lawn, Illinois
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Provided emergency care to patients with life-threatening medical conditions.
- Provided urgent care to patients with acute traumas and stabilizing conditions during emergencies.
- Administered emergency care to patients in high-pressure situations.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions regularly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient treatment plans.
- Coordinated timely transport of patients to specialized care centers, ensuring continuity of critical care.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies, procedures, safety regulations and standards of practice.
- Adhered to infection control protocols such as hand hygiene standards in clinical settings.
Registered Nurse ( Travel ED)
Advocate Trinity Hospital
Chicago, Illinois
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Assessed patient conditions to inform critical care decisions in a fast-paced emergency room.
- Managed emergency situations by effectively implementing triage protocols to prioritize patient care.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Triaged and treated a high-volume caseload, ensuring timely intervention for patients in a busy emergency room.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Educated patients and families on care plans and post-discharge instructions.
Registered Nurse (Travel ED )
Roseland Community Hospital
Chicago, Illinois
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Initiated resuscitation efforts in cases of cardiac arrest or respiratory failure.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for critically ill patients in the Emergency Department setting.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to ensure timely interventions.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop and implement patient care plans effectively.
- Triaged patients based on symptom severity during high-pressure shifts, ensuring timely care for critical cases.
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols in a fast-paced environment.
- Evaluated the physical and psychological condition of incoming patients to identify the nuances of protocols and treatments required for drugged or traumatized patients.
- Assisted doctors during medical examinations, diagnostic tests and other treatments or procedures.
- Sanitized, prepared, and assembled medical equipment, readying work environment for physicians and emergency surgeons.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient outcomes in the Emergency Department.
Registered Nurse (Travel EDTELE )
Hialeah Hospital
Hialeah, Florida
08.2020 - 09.2020
- Collaborated with healthcare team to create comprehensive patient care plans that addressed individual needs.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safe and effective treatment outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge procedures to promote recovery and prevent readmissions.
Registered Nurse (Cath Lab)
FRANCISCAN HEALTH DYER
Dyer, Indiana
06.2019 - 04.2020
- Monitored vital signs during and after catheterization procedures to ensure patient safety.
- Administered prescribed medications during cardiac interventions and monitored patient responses.
- Used fluoroscopy and contrast dye to identify narrowing or blockages affecting cardiac function.
- Prepared patients for procedures such as stents, IVC filters, and pacemaker installation.
- Prepared cath lab environment, ensuring availability of necessary tools and equipment for procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians and technical staff to streamline procedural workflows and enhance patient care.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records throughout procedures.
Registered Nurse (ED, Tele, PCU, ICU)
St. Catherine's Hospital
East Chicago, Indiana
03.2012 - 05.2019
- Provided critical care and support during emergency situations, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of the critical care team.
- Monitored patient vital signs and promptly reported changes, facilitating timely interventions.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions, empowering them for effective self-care.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Instructed new nursing staff on hospital protocols and procedures to ensure compliance and safety.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate a safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients and staff.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF ST. FRANCIS
Crown Point, Indiana01-2012
Skills
- Patient assessment and triage
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health records management
- Infection control procedures
- Care coordination
- Patient education strategies
- Critical care management
- Emergency response planning
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication skills
- Problem solving techniques
- Compassionate patient support
- Time management strategies
- Documentation accuracy standards
- IV drug therapy management
- Diabetes care management
- Patient reaction monitoring techniques
- SBAR communication method
- Insulin medication assistance
- Intravenous therapy administration
- Intravenous therapy
- EMR / EHR
- Critical care nursing
Custom
- Dear Hiring Administrator:
- Please accept the attached résumé as my expressed interest in joining your healthcare team. I am certain that my qualifications make me a well-suited candidate to achieve your patient care goals and fulfill your mission of elevating the human experience with knowledge and healthcare, including:
- A patient-centered philosophy rooted in the nursing process with attention to assessment, planning, and implementation of the highest quality patient care and safety.
- Proven ability to establish a positive, empathetic rapport with patients and family members to facilitate effective communication and education.
- Professional motivation and the capacity to work productively with physicians, technicians, and the nursing team in a collaborative effort; a conscientious, dedicated team player.
- Throughout my career, I have developed and consistently employed proficiency in the areas of total patient care, patient teaching, and problem solving across ICU, telemetry, and emergency care. I am extremely dedicated to patients under my care, resulting in an aptitude for ensuring all patient needs are met from intake through discharge.
- As a dedicated healthcare professional with a positive attitude toward new challenges, I have every confidence I can uphold your highest standard of patient care. Realizing that it is not always easy to evaluate a person from such a brief summary, I would appreciate the opportunity to interview with you at your convenience. Thank you for your time and consideration.
- Kind regards
- Jennifer Klein
- Attachment: résumé
Timeline
Registered Nurse
NCH Hospital
09.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse (Travel PCU )
Riverside Medical
03.2025 - 08.2025
PERSONAL CARE GIVER
Family Members
08.2024 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse
Carle Foundation Hospital (Travel PCU)
01.2024 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse (Travel ED Nurse)
NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE PALOS HOSPITAL
03.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
ST. MARY MEDICAL CENTER
08.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
Lee Memorial Hospital (Travel ED)
03.2022 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse (Travel ED)
Havasu Regional Medical Center
11.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse (Travel ED)
Advocate Christ Medical Center
08.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse ( Travel ED)
Advocate Trinity Hospital
10.2020 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse (Travel ED )
Roseland Community Hospital
09.2020 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse (Travel EDTELE )
Hialeah Hospital
08.2020 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse (Cath Lab)
FRANCISCAN HEALTH DYER
06.2019 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse (ED, Tele, PCU, ICU)
St. Catherine's Hospital
03.2012 - 05.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF ST. FRANCIS