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JENNIFER KOENIG

Gore Springs,MS

Summary

Compassionate, dedicated, and reliable Registered Nurse with >27 years experience providing high-quality patient centered care in hospitals, clinics, and long/short term rehab facilities. Work Experience: Covid-ICU, PACU, Post-Op, Pre-Op, Same Day Surgery, Moderate Sedation for Vascular OR, CCU, SICU, Med-Surg, PCU, Telemetry, MICU, CVICU, Transplant ICU, LTAC, Pediatrics, Oncology, and Orth/Neuro. I have experience working job actions/rapid response.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Travel Nurse PACU and Post-Op at CCH

One Staff Medical
Hyannis, MA
11.2021 - 06.2022
  • Cape Cod Hospital-8 bed In patient PACU, and 10-bed PACU/Post-operative Unit O'Keefe Out Patient Surgery Center
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Maintained central lines, A-lines, and IV's per hospital policy.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
  • Documented and maintained accurate medical records in EPIC EMR.
  • Care of post-operative patient- waking and reorienting patient from anesthesia, monitor frequent, vital signs intervals, pain management, IVF maintenance, and medication administration.
  • Monitor, record, and report symptoms and changes in patient condition to MD.
  • Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient plan of care.
  • Cared for pediatric to elderly patients.

Travel RN PACU, Post-op, Pre-OP at St Lukes

One Staff Medical
Nampa, Idaho
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • St Lukes Medical Center-18 bed pre-and post-operative unit and 10-bed PACU
  • Started IV and administered medications and IV fluids as ordered.
  • Managed patient admission process into surgical pre-operative area, ensuring wrist bands and documentation were accurate and complete.
  • Implemented Pre-operative orders and adhered to all pre-operative policies and procedures.
  • Implemented all physicians orders, obtained signatures on consents, provided for continuity of quality nursing care of patient.
  • Assess wellbeing pre- and post-operatively to provide compassionate and supportive services as needed.
  • Performed vital signs in 15-minute intervals to insure all vital signs were within acceptable range.
  • Informed patient and family members regarding surgical procedures and immediate post operative care.
  • Performed Pre-and post -Operative care to endo patients.
  • Cared for pediatric to elderly aged patients.


Travel ICU RN-Phelps Health Medical Center

Fastaff Nursing
Rolla, MO
02.2021 - 03.2021
  • 242 bed Level III Stroke and STEMI Center with 16 bed ICU
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
  • Observed patients' cardiac monitor, vital signs, blood glucose, and other lab values and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
  • Supervised new employees on orientation to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization, and placed patient in prone position as need.
  • Provided inpatient nursing care to ICU Covid-19 patients' following Covid-19 isolation protocols with appropriate PPE use per hospital policy.
  • Managed care of patients with broad range of diagnosis ranging from sepsis, renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
  • Managed central lines, A-lines, and critical care medications such as, Propofol, fentanyl, versed, vecuronium, levophed, ect., and titrated per physician orders.

Travel Covid ICU RN- Central Washington Hospital

Freedom Healthcare
Wenatchee, WA
12.2020 - 01.2021
  • 198 Bed Level III Trauma Hospital, 20 bed ICU
  • Provided inpatient nursing care to intensive care patients receiving treatment on a COVID-19 unit.
  • Floated to Step-down ICU, telemetry, and medical surgical floors.
  • Adaptation to new facility protocols paired with split-second decision-making skills ensured continuity in care.
  • Managed care of patients with broad range of diagnosis ranging from sepsis, renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
  • Assessed and monitored patient cardiac monitor, vital signs, blood glucose, other lab values, and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
  • Monitored patient respirations and ventilator operation and made adjustment to promote stabilization, and placed patient in prone position as needed.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Followed Covid-19 isolation with appropriate PPE use per hospital protocols.
  • Educated families on patient condition and provided emotional support as needed
  • Managed central lines, A-lines, and critical care medications such as, Propofol, fentanyl, versed, vecuronium, levophed, ect., and titrated per physician orders.

Travel Nurse-45 Bed LTAC, Pondera Medical Center

Fastaff Travel Nursing
Conrad, MT
10.2020 - 11.2020
  • Night Charge Nurse
  • Maintained COVID isolation protocols with appropriate PPE use per facility protocols.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Administered medications, and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene and ambulation.
  • Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs, including blood pressure, pulse and temperature.

Tavel RN-Pre/Post OP and Monitor in Operating Room

Fastaff Travel Nursing
Reno, NV
02.2020 - 05.2020
  • Worked at Sierra Nevada Nephrology Access Center, a 6-bed out pt nephrology surgical center.
  • Managed care of patients from pre-op to post op, including assessment, education, started IV's, gave medications, monitored vital signs, monitored patient in the OR, and discharged after procedure.
  • Prepared OR by ensuring it met asepsis standards, as well as setting out, organizing and set up equipment necessary for each procedure.
  • Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures reduce concerns and provide comfortable and successful experiences.

ER Travel Nurse-Maine Coast Medical Center

Freedom Healthcare Staffing Inc.
Ellsworth, ME
09.2019 - 11.2019
  • Provided care to people across lifespan with different conditions from infants to children, pregnant women, and elderly. Nurse/pt ratio 1:4-6
  • Assess patient condition immediately upon arrival, checking vital signs, reviewing EMT reports, determining initial prioritization according to existing patient caseload in a 65-bed hospital, and 15-bed ER
  • Identify medical problems, document medical history and current medications, and check for any allergies
  • Assist physician during examination, treatment, and procedures
  • Performed phlebotomy, intravenous insertion and interpreted laboratory results
  • Managed care of adult and pediatric patients experiencing life-threatening problems, requiring complex assessment, high-intensity therapies and interventions, such as, cardiac arrest and intubation of adult and pediatric patients

Travel RN-Heart and Vascular Unit

Freedom Healthcare Staffing Inc.
Springfield, MA
12.2018 - 09.2019
  • Baystate Medical Center-Springfield,MA
  • CCU: 21-bed Heart and Vascular unit in a Level 1 trauma center.
  • Provided care to Cardiac Cath, Angiogram/Plasty, EVAR, TVAR, CABG pre-op, Carotid endarterectomy, Carotid aneurysm repair, TEE with anesthesia, Open AAA, AV-fistula creation, Amputations, IVC filter placement/removal, Fistulagram/revision, Fem-Pop bypass, Cardioversion, Thrombolysis, Debridement, ect -before and after procedure, and ICU Holding; Nurse/pt ratio 1:2-4
  • Follow infection control protocols, monitor VS, I/O, start IV's, maintain central line care, Aline, and the administration of drugs - cardiovascular meds, anticoagulation therapy, beta blockers, emergency medication, ect., blood products, assist with intubations and manage care of ventilator patients.
  • Monitor IV's, deliver pain medication, and other necessary drugs, manage critical care drips, such as, Cardene, Phenylephrine, Amiodorone, Levophed, Dopamine, Nitroglycerine
  • VASCULAR OR (04/2019 - 06/2019)
  • Moderate sedation given to pt in Vascular OR
  • Provided moderate level sedation to patients undergoing Vascular Procedures, such as, Angiogram, Angioplasty, Aortogram, Aortoplasty, Fistulagrams/plasty, IVC filter placement/removal
  • Primary medication used are Versed, Fentanyl, Dilaudid
  • Administered Heparin as requested per MD and monitored ACT. Set up side ports for sheaths. Administered Protamine as needed
  • Monitored vital signs, respiratory status, sedation, CO2/O2sat, cardiac monitor

Travel RN-PACU and Same Day Surgery

OR Nurses Nationwide
Germantown, TN
01.2017 - 07.2019
  • PerDiem PACU and Same-Day-Surgery at Methodist University Hospital-Memphis, TN
  • Provide intensive care to patients as they awaken from anesthesia after surgical procedures
  • Manage care of ventilated patients. Maintain central lines, A-lines, lumbar drain, and ICP
  • Monitor IV's, deliver pain medication, and other necessary drugs, manage critical care drips, such as, Cardene, Phenylephrine, Amiodorone, Levophed, Dopamine
  • Types of patients: Neurovascular, Cath lab, Ortho, Gynecology, GI, Urology, ESRD, Pedi-adolescent, Oncology, ICU, Kidney Transplant, and ICU Holding
  • As Charge nurse, Oversaw daily functioning of the PACU, directing admissions, transfers, discharges, and general patient flow
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.

Travel RN-Emergency Room

OR Nurses Nationwide
Germantown, TN
01.2017 - 07.2019
  • PerDiem at Methodist University Hospitals-Memphis, TN
  • Provide initial assessment and safe care to stabilize patients in a fast-paced 65-bed Trauma Center.
  • Managed care of ICU patients and ventilator patients, as well as ICU Holding, fast track, ect
  • Assisted MD with conscious/moderate sedation as indicated for- paracentesis, thoracentesis, central lines, intubation, setting fractures, chest tubes insertion, ect.
  • Assisted in the care of multiple traumas, cardiac arrests, stroke codes, severe sepsis, septic shock, sexual assaults
  • Independently maintained safe and effective care to patients with different acuity levels in a time restricted and demanding environment
  • Provided care to people across the lifespan with different conditions from infants to children, pregnant women, and the elderly

Travel EMR Data Abstractor for EPIC

Triage Staffing Inc.
St Louis, MO
03.2018 - 05.2018
  • 8-week contract at Saint Louis University Medical Center
  • Transferred patient historical information from older EMR to new/updated EMR
  • Created orders in EMR and entered/edited results as needed
  • Entered and disclosed medical records per Health Information Operational Guideline
  • Abstracted information from EMR needed to compile data for various projects
  • Created spreadsheets for tracking data entered in EMR

Travel Neuro ICU RN

OR Nurses Nationwide
Germantown, TN
10.2016 - 01.2017
  • 13-week contract at Methodist University Hospital-Memphis, TN
  • 617 bed facility; 12-bed Neuro ICU
  • NIHSS Certified
  • Provide care to patients with head traumas, strokes, coma, intracrainal hematomas, craniotomy, lumbar drain, neurologic conditions, ventilated patients
  • Monitor for changes in neuro status, vital signs, monitor telemetry for any cardiac arrhythmias, and notify physician of change in patient condition
  • Set up/monitored PCA/epidural infusions
  • Monitor IV's, deliver pain medication, and other necessary drugs, manage critical care drips, such as, Cardene

Nursing Supervisor

Winona Manor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Winona, MS
12.2015 - 07.2016
  • PRN Nursing Supervisor 5-4-2015 to 6-29-2015
  • Effectively managed clinical oversight for 120 bed facility
  • Acute and post-acute patient centered care
  • Supervise 4 LPN's and 10 CNA's each shift, delegated daily duties, manage schedules, answer questions, and assist other staff when needed
  • Perform lab test and communicate results to on-call physician, assess and evaluate the nursing care and treatment for residents, and documentation of changes
  • Liaison between Home Health, Hospice, Case Management, Social Services, ect to coordinate patient services
  • Administer medications, IV drug therapy, monitor therapeutic drug levels, maintain central lines, implanted ports, PICC lines, and respond to emergent situations
  • Keep patient and family members updated on treatment and condition of patient, and provide emotional support
  • Develop and implement collaborative written plan of care
  • Maintain infection control protocols, coordinate patient scheduling, maintain patient records, manage the patient admission process
  • Treatment of patients with acute and chronic health problems-MI, CHF, COPD, Trach patient, pneumonia, asthma, dementia, alzheimers, CVA, complex infected wounds, DM, cancer, ESRD, peritoneal dialysis, Sepsis, and S/P 24 hr AAA repair
  • Tracheostomy care and patient with GT and NG feedings
  • Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift

Mental Health RN

Life Help-Grenada Crisis Stabilization Unit
Grenada, MS
06.2015 - 11.2015
  • Offer and document treatment consent forms in patient health records
  • Observe and monitor client behavior and responses to treatment
  • Record client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating suicidal precautions, sleep flow and restraints
  • Monitor client census by using the Daily Movement Report and recording admissions, discharges, doctor appointments and site visit data
  • Handle aspects of treatment from medication to monitoring patients behaviors to accurate documentation for up to 16 patients
  • Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
  • Observe behaviors and symptoms and report to on-call physician
  • CPI Training certificate
  • Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift

RN-ICU

North Mississippi Regional Medical Center
Clarksdale, MS
08.2011 - 08.2012
  • 181 bed facility; 10-bed ICU; ER 41,808 visits/year
  • Proficient with starting IV's, 12-lead placement, patient with AICD, CHF, MI, CVA, CAD, COPD, emphysema, neuro, GI, AAA, ESRD, DM, peritoneal dialysis, sepsis, complex wounds, trauma
  • Provide high quality, compassionate care, assess patient condition, monitor telemetry and respond to codes, report changes to on-call physician, follow physician orders, and accurately document patient condition and changes
  • Follow infection control protocols, monitor  VS, I/O, start IV's, maintain central line care, swan-ganz, Aline, and the administration of drugs - cardiovascular meds, anticoagulation therapy, beta blockers, emergency medication, ect., blood products, assist with intubations and manage care of ventilator patients
  • Work as part of interdisciplinary team caring for critical patient
  • Maintain patient safety, care standards, and confidentiality according to both unit procedure and hospital policy
  • Educate families on patient condition, surgical procedures, post-operative care, medications, and provide emotional support
  • Charge nurse

Per Diem RN

Prime Care Nursing Agency
Greenwood, MS
02.2005 - 08.2011
  • 220 to 25 bed facilities; ER 41,801 to 4,044 visits/year
  • Provided high quality and compassionate care to patients of various ages from newborn to geriatrics
  • Functioned as Charge Nurse and Nursing Supervisor and maintained patient care consistent with the missions, value, and operating principles of the department of nursing and the hospital
  • Areas worked: ICU, ER, PACU (adults and pediatric), Pediatrics, Med-Surg, Telemetry, Neuro, New Born Nursery, and private duty nurse for pediatric and adult ventilator dependent patients
  • Provided care to patient with AICD, CHF, MI, CVA,CAD, COPD, emphysema, neuro, GI, AAA, ESRD, DM, peritoneal dialysis, sepsis, complex wounds, trauma
  • Provided care to pediatric patients with general illnesses, liver transplant-monitored for organ rejection, trachs, ventilator patients, gastric button, & sickle sell anemia
  • Effectively functioned in role of Charge Nurse and Nursing Supervisor
  • Performed assessments, administered medication, blood products, monitored VS, I/O, telemetry, proficient at starting IV's, maintained central line care, managed care of ventilator patients, maintained airway
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated patient care, and performed patient education in accordance to unit standards for all patient types and age groups
  • Reported changes in condition to on-call physician, followed physician orders, and accurately documented patient changes

Home Health RN

Sunflower Home Health
Grenada, MS
12.2008 - 03.2009
  • Proficient at patient education and teaching injection medication administration of Lovenox and Insulin, and teaching patients about side effects of these and other medications, including oral chemotherapy
  • Independently schedule and make visits to patients home
  • Perform assessments and document on patients for a diverse population, disease instruction and review, medication management, IV therapy, draw blood samples, skilled nursing care of wounds, and drainage systems
  • Referred disciplines, including all therapies and social work, as appropriate to patient and families, as well as, provide coordination of care and management discipline
  • Initiate insurance request, organize, and complete follow up reports
  • Offer emotional support to clients and facilitate educational goals
  • Communicate with physician as needed

Hospice RN

Southern Care Hospice
Tupelo, MS
08.2008 - 09.2008
  • Assess, document, draw lab, provide disease instruction and review, medication management
  • Independently schedule and make visits to patients home
  • Assess for changes in patients and monitor their progression toward death, and provide comfort to grieving family members
  • Reports to the attending physician, hospice medical director, and core team members any significant changes in the patient's condition and requests change of orders as needed
  • Responsible for pain and symptom control of each patient visited

RN-ICU

Lawrence General Hospital
Lawrence, MA
11.2007 - 04.2008
  • 189 bed facility; 24-bed Medical/Surgical ICU; ER 73,107 visits/year
  • Recognized life threatening arrhythmias and means of treatment for patients on cardiac monitors, caring for A-lines, monitoring Swan-Ganz catheters, drawing ABG's and other labs, interpreting and reporting results for proper medical management
  • Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients, post-surgical including trauma and coronary artery bypass graft cases, and IABP, as well as, patients with COPD, MI, arrythmias, pneumonia, and ventilator patients
  • Administered medications, blood products, tube feeds, etc as ordered
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated patient care and performed patient education in accordance to unit standards for all patient types and age groups from 18y/o to geriatric
  • Maintained patient safety, care standards, and confidentiality according to both unit procedure and hospital policy
  • Worked as a team member in collaborative manner with nurses, physicians, and other allied health professionals
  • Provided the highest quality nursing care and service to both patients and families

Travel RN-ICU

Speciality Personnel Services-CONTRACT
Worcester, MA
08.2007 - 11.2007
  • 13-week Contract at Lawrence General Hopital in Lawrence, MA
  • 189 bed facility; 24-bed Medical/Surigical ICU; ER 73,107 visits/year
  • Recognized life threatening arrhythmias and means of treatment for patients on cardiac monitors, caring for A-lines, monitoring Swan-Ganz catheters, drawing ABG's and other labs, interpreting and reporting results for proper medical management
  • Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients, post-surgical including trauma and coronary artery bypass graft cases, and IABP, as well as, patients with COPD, MI, arrythmias, pneumonia, and ventilator patients
  • Administered medications, blood products, tube feeds, etc as ordered.Maintained patient safety, care standards, and confidentiality according to both unit procedure and hospital policy
  • Provided the highest quality nursing care and service to patients and families.

Per Diem RN

Supplemental Health Care
Woburn, MA
10.2006 - 05.2007
  • Provided nursing care to patients at various hospitals, nursing homes, home health, drug/detox facilities in the surrounding Boston, MA area
  • Area worked: ICU, MS, Pediatric's, Pedi-psych, Heroine/Alcohol Detox Unit
  • Provided the highest quality nursing care and service to patients and families
  • Administered medications, blood products, tube feeds, etc as ordered
  • Maintained patient safety, care standards, and confidentiality according to both unit procedure and hospital policy
  • Performed assessments, administered medication, blood products, monitored VS, I/O, telemetry, started IV's, maintained central line care, managed care of ventilator patients
  • Provided high quality and compassionate care to patients of various ages from adolescent to geriatric
  • Reported changes in condition to on-call physician, followed physician orders, and accurately documented patient changes

Hospice RN

Community Hospice
Cleveland, MS
07.2005 - 08.2006
  • Provided compassionate care for critically ill patients and worked closely with families during the final stages of life
  • Maintained comfort and quality of life, and alerted physicians about changes in patients condition
  • Independently scheduled and made visits to patients home
  • Provided continuous and precise assessment of patients pain and comfort levels
  • Communicated prescription needs and issues related to dispensing a CII medications to hospice and prescriber
  • Assisted Pharmacist with on-call support in every area needed
  • Communicated all pertinent information and evaluations through clear and concise documentation
  • Coordinated care between health providers, patient, family members, and ancillary services
  • Educated family members on the uses, effects, and side effects of medications

Per Diem RN

Southern Health Care Nursing Agency
Jackson, MS
12.1993 - 05.2006
  • 722 to 25 bed facilities; 250-bed Batson Childrens Hospital; ER 65,000 to 6,200 visits/year
  • Provided high quality and compassionate care to patients of various ages from newborn to geriatric's
  • Areas worked: ICU, ER, PACU, Pediatric's, Med-surg, Telemetry, Neurosurgical, and Nursing Homes
  • Effectively functioned in role of Charge Nurse and Nursing Supervisor
  • Performed assessments, monitored VS, I/O, telemetry, started IV's, maintained central line care, managed care of ventilator patients, prepared patients for surgery, monitored patients post-surgery
  • Administered medications, blood products, tube feeds, etc as ordered
  • Educated patients and families on condition and discharge orders and provided support as needed
  • Reported changes in condition to on-call physician, followed physician orders, and accurately documented patient changes
  • Tracheostomy care, handled patient with GT and NG feedings

Regional Sales Manager

Measured Health
Memphis, TN
06.2004 - 11.2004
  • Involved in identification and analysis of potential clients
  • Cold-called on potential new clients
  • Established and maintained regional and local accounts from Vicksburg, MS to Memphis, TN
  • Ability to demonstrate products and deliver effective sales presentations to win new business
  • Assisted physician in selecting patients that met criteria for Exercise Testing
  • Performed Exercise Testing on approved clients

Travel RN-Oncology/Med-Surg

HPO Staffing Sutter Roseville Medical Center
Roseville, CA.
06.2001 - 09.2001
  • 328 bed facility; 24-bed Med-Surg/Oncology unit; ER 74,095 visits/year
  • Floated to Trauma ICU and Trauma Step-down units
  • Maintained comfort and quality of life and alerted physicians about changes in patients condition
  • Provided compassionate care for critically ill patients and worked closely with families during the final stages of life
  • Reported changes in condition to on-call physician, followed physician orders, and accurately documented patient changes
  • Educated patients and families on condition and discharge orders and provided emotional support as needed
  • Started and maintained peripheral IV's, Implanted Ports, PICC lines, and other central lines
  • Provided formal education to all new patients receiving chemotherapy, both IV and oral
  • Administered chemotherapy, blood products, and other drugs, and monitored patient reactions.

Per Diem RN

Medical Staffing Network Nursing Agency
Springfield, VA
02.2000 - 06.2001
  • 926 to 93 bed facilities; ER 142,794 to 30,461 visits/year
  • Worked in hospitals in Northern Virginia, Washinton, D.C., and Maryland
  • Provided high quality and compassionate care to patients of various ages from newborn to geriatric's
  • Areas worked: ICU, CVICU, ER, PACU (adult and pediatric), Interventional Radiology, Trauma, Pediatric's, Med-surg, Telemetry, Neuro, Ortho, New Born Nursery
  • Effectively functioned in role of Charge Nurse and Nursing Supervisor
  • Performed assessments, administered medication, blood products, monitored VS, I/O, telemetry, proficient at starting IV's, maintained central line care, managed care of ventilator patients
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated patient care, and performed patient education in accordance to unit standards for all patient types and age groups
  • Reported changes in condition to on-call physician, followed physician orders, and accurately documented patient changes

Travel RN-Solid Organ Transplant

Travel Nurse International-CONTRACT
Palo Alto, CA
07.2000 - 08.2000
  • 6-week Strike Contract at Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital, 312 bed facility
  • Areas floated to: Hospital Crisis Nurse, PICU, Eating Disorders, Bone Marrow Transplant, New Born Nursery
  • Administered medications, IV drug therapy management, and TPN to patient undergoing organ transplant and patients with heart problems
  • Ordered lab tests and confirmed organ match before transplant
  • Assisted the medical team in surgery and post-operative care
  • Monitored patients for complications after surgery and administered medications
  • Provide specialized care to pediatric heart and liver transplant patients, and pediatric patients with heart problems
  • Monitor changes in vital signs and inform physicians immediately
  • Check vital signs, document symptoms, and provide maximum comfort to patients, started IV's, monitored telemetry, monitored for organ rejection
  • Educated families and patient on condition, answered their questions, and provided emotional support

Per Diem RN

Contemporary Nursing Agency
Annandale, VA
01.1998 - 02.2000
  • 926 to 93 bed facilities; ER 142,794 to 30,461 visits/year
  • Worked in hospitals in Northern Virginia, Washinton, D.C., and Maryland
  • Provided high quality and compassionate care to patients of various ages from newborn to geriatric's
  • Areas worked: ICU, CVICU, ER, PACU (adult and pediatric), Pediatric's, Med-surg, Interventioal Radiology, Telemetry, Neuro, Ortho, New Born Nursery
  • Effectively functioned in role of Charge Nurse and Nursing Supervisor
  • Performed assessments, administered medication, blood products, monitored VS, I/O, telemetry, proficient at starting IV's, maintained central line care, managed care of ventilator patients
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated patient care, and performed patient education in accordance to unit standards for all patient types and age groups
  • Reported changes in condition to on-call physician, followed physician orders, and accurately documented patient changes

Travel RN-CVICU

Olsten Flying Nurses-CONTRACT
12.1996 - 09.1997
  • 26-week Contract at Mary Washing Hospital in Fredricksburg, VA
  • 437 bed facitity; ER 89,151 visits/year
  • 13-week contract at Medical University South Carolina in Charleston, SC
  • 732 bed facility; ER 75,791 visits/year
  • Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients, post-surgical including trauma and coronary artery bypass graft cases, and IABP, as well as, patients with COPD, MI, arrythmias, pneumonia, and ventilator patients
  • Administered medications, blood products, tube feeds, etc as ordered
  • Recognized life threatening arrhythmias and means of treatment for patients in cardiac monitors , caring for A-lines, monitoring Swan-Ganz catheters, drawing ABG's and other labs, interpreting and reporting results for proper medical management
  • Educated patients and families on condition and provided emotional support
  • Perform administrative duties that facilitate admission, transfer, or discharge of patients
  • Start IVs, monitor patient's respiratory ventilation, pulse oximetry, assist with intubation, respond to all codes
  • Collaborate with other health care professionals to develop and revise treatment plans based on identified needs and assessment data

Travel and Per Diem RN

SRI-Staff Relief, INC
Austin, TX
08.1994 - 10.1996
  • 13-week Travel Nurse-Huntsville Prison System Hospital in Huntsville, TX
  • Worked Med-surg and ER
  • PerDiem RN at various hospitals in Southeast Texas
  • 422 to 44 bed facilities; ER 66,488 to 10,596 visits/year
  • Area's worked: ICU, CVICU, ER, Transplant, MS, Telemetry, PACU, Ortho/Neuro, Pediatrics

RN-PACU

Santa Rosa Hospital
San Antonio, TX
03.1995 - 09.1996
  • 178 bed facility
  • Assessed patients' condition and monitored post-surgical recovery
  • Ensure that vital signs are within normal range and take steps to correct any deficiencies
  • Assesses patients for pain and maintains hemodynamic stability, neurological stability, maintained airway, and pain management
  • Educated patient and responsible guardian of post-operative instruction, including infection, post-operatic complications, preventative measures, and medication administration
  • Provided direct quality care to post-operative patients for both scheduled and emergent surgeries
  • Assessed and documented patient medical histories, including allergies and other assessment parameters
  • Report given to receiving inpatient unit prior to transport

RN-Transplant ICU

University of Texas Health Science Center
San Antonio, TX
04.1995 - 05.1996
  • 426 bed facility; ER 61,510 visits/year
  • Major organ transplant recovery, management of complex diseases in patients on transplant list
  • Provided care to patients receiving heart, lung, pancreas, kidney, and liver transplants
  • Worked very closely with intensivist and residents for management of diseases
  • Sepsis recognition and management
  • Monitored organ receivers closely after the procedure in the event of organ rejection
  • Monitored the vital signs of patients after the transplant process
  • Educated the families of patients on organ donations
  • Performed assessments, administered medications, blood products, monitored VS, I/O, telemetry, proficient at starting IV's, maintained central line care, managed care of ventilator patients

RN-ICU

San Antonio Regional Hospital
San Antonio, TX
12.1994 - 03.1995
  • 12-bed ICU
  • Recognized life threatening arrhythmias and means of treatment for patients in cardiac monitors , caring for A-lines, monitoring Swan-Ganz catheters, drawing ABG's and other labs, interpreting and reporting results for proper medical management
  • Maintained patient safety, care standards, and confidentiality according to both unit procedure and hospital policy
  • Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, monitoring patient reactions, modifying as needed
  • Administer blood and blood products transfusions, and monitor for adverse reactions
  • Set up, operate, or monitor invasive equipment and devices such as endotracheal tube and tracheotomy equipment, mechanical ventilators, catheters, central lines, nasogastric and orogastric tubes
  • Administer medications intravenously, by injection, orally, through gastric tubes, or by other methods
  • Advocate for patients and families needs, or provide emotional support for patients and their families

RN-SICU/CVR

University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS
12.1992 - 12.1993
  • 722-bed facility; 92-bed ICU Tower; ER-Adult 65,000 visits/year; ER-Pediatric 40,000 visits/year; 250-bed Batson Childrens Hospital
  • Provided compassionate specialized nursing care in a 16 bed Surgical ICU and 4 bed CVR with 1:2 ratio
  • Recovered adult and pediatric heart patients
  • Recognized life threatening arrhythmias and means of treatment for patients on cardiac monitors, caring for A-lines, monitoring Swan-Ganz catheters, cardiac output, monitored chest tubes, drawing ABG's, ICP monitoring, and other labs, interpreting and reporting results for proper medical management
  • Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients, post-surgical including trauma, coronary artery bypass graft cases, patients with COPD, MI, arrythmias, pneumonia, and ventilator patients
  • Reported changes to on-call physician, followed physician orders, and accurately documented pt condition and changes
  • Educated families on patient condition and provided emotional support as needed
  • Worked as a team member in collaborative manner with nurses, physicians, and other allied health professionals

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing-RN

Hinds Community College-Nursing Allied
1992

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts-Photography, Art History, And Pottery & Fiber

Delta State University

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art-Photography, Art History, and Pottery & Fiber

University of Mississippi

Skills

  • Strong assessment skills
  • EMR: Cerner, Epic, Meditech, Healthland, McKessen, Firstnet, Surginet
  • Great critical thinking skills
  • Able to function effectively and independently in a fast paced, high stress environment
  • Leadership: Nursing Supervisor and Charge Nurse
  • Moderate Sedation

Certifications

  • BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS certifications

Additional Information

Jen's Homemade Cookies, 02/2014 -

  • Present Home business selling homemade cookies, scones, and chocolate covered pretzels to individuals and events
  • Provides high quality creative cookie stations for weddings and other social events. Ensures cusotomers needs are met
  • Collaborates with the other caters to ensure professionalism, teamwork, and rapid movement of environment

Server, 6/2014 - 9/2014

Applebee's, Grenada, MS

  • Presented and explained menus to customers - Answered queries regarding restaurant items and informed them of daily specials, and took customer orders
  • Provided excellent customer service and worked closely with the restaurant staff to ensure orders were served and delivered in a timely manner
  • Operated POS terminals to input customer orders, swipe credit cards, and enter cash amount received, and thanked customers prior to their exit
  • Team worker who is able to adapt to highly dynamic and changing situations
  • Excellent problem solving and communication skills with focus on customer service

Caregiver, 8/2012 - 6/2014

  • After the sudden death of my son's father, I took time off to be with him
  • During this time I concentrated on the emotional needs of my son, which helped us both go through the grieving process

Timeline

Travel Nurse PACU and Post-Op at CCH

One Staff Medical
11.2021 - 06.2022

Travel RN PACU, Post-op, Pre-OP at St Lukes

One Staff Medical
06.2021 - 09.2021

Travel ICU RN-Phelps Health Medical Center

Fastaff Nursing
02.2021 - 03.2021

Travel Covid ICU RN- Central Washington Hospital

Freedom Healthcare
12.2020 - 01.2021

Travel Nurse-45 Bed LTAC, Pondera Medical Center

Fastaff Travel Nursing
10.2020 - 11.2020

Tavel RN-Pre/Post OP and Monitor in Operating Room

Fastaff Travel Nursing
02.2020 - 05.2020

ER Travel Nurse-Maine Coast Medical Center

Freedom Healthcare Staffing Inc.
09.2019 - 11.2019

Travel RN-Heart and Vascular Unit

Freedom Healthcare Staffing Inc.
12.2018 - 09.2019

Travel EMR Data Abstractor for EPIC

Triage Staffing Inc.
03.2018 - 05.2018

Travel RN-PACU and Same Day Surgery

OR Nurses Nationwide
01.2017 - 07.2019

Travel RN-Emergency Room

OR Nurses Nationwide
01.2017 - 07.2019

Travel Neuro ICU RN

OR Nurses Nationwide
10.2016 - 01.2017

Nursing Supervisor

Winona Manor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
12.2015 - 07.2016

Mental Health RN

Life Help-Grenada Crisis Stabilization Unit
06.2015 - 11.2015

RN-ICU

North Mississippi Regional Medical Center
08.2011 - 08.2012

Home Health RN

Sunflower Home Health
12.2008 - 03.2009

Hospice RN

Southern Care Hospice
08.2008 - 09.2008

RN-ICU

Lawrence General Hospital
11.2007 - 04.2008

Travel RN-ICU

Speciality Personnel Services-CONTRACT
08.2007 - 11.2007

Per Diem RN

Supplemental Health Care
10.2006 - 05.2007

Hospice RN

Community Hospice
07.2005 - 08.2006

Per Diem RN

Prime Care Nursing Agency
02.2005 - 08.2011

Regional Sales Manager

Measured Health
06.2004 - 11.2004

Travel RN-Oncology/Med-Surg

HPO Staffing Sutter Roseville Medical Center
06.2001 - 09.2001

Travel RN-Solid Organ Transplant

Travel Nurse International-CONTRACT
07.2000 - 08.2000

Per Diem RN

Medical Staffing Network Nursing Agency
02.2000 - 06.2001

Per Diem RN

Contemporary Nursing Agency
01.1998 - 02.2000

Travel RN-CVICU

Olsten Flying Nurses-CONTRACT
12.1996 - 09.1997

RN-Transplant ICU

University of Texas Health Science Center
04.1995 - 05.1996

RN-PACU

Santa Rosa Hospital
03.1995 - 09.1996

RN-ICU

San Antonio Regional Hospital
12.1994 - 03.1995

Travel and Per Diem RN

SRI-Staff Relief, INC
08.1994 - 10.1996

Per Diem RN

Southern Health Care Nursing Agency
12.1993 - 05.2006

RN-SICU/CVR

University of Mississippi Medical Center
12.1992 - 12.1993

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing-RN

Hinds Community College-Nursing Allied

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts-Photography, Art History, And Pottery & Fiber

Delta State University

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art-Photography, Art History, and Pottery & Fiber

University of Mississippi

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