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Jennifer Lange

Woodbury,MN

Summary

Critical Care Registered Nurse with extensive experience at M Health Fairview, specializing in cardiovascular care. Proven expertise in CRRT and clinical leadership, enhancing patient satisfaction through empathetic communication. Successfully mentored new nurses and streamlined workflows, contributing to improved patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Registered Nurse, CVICU, CCRN

M Health Fairview
06.2013 - Current
  • Work in several staff nurse roles, including Charge Nurse, preceptor, Lead Preceptor, and Unit Resource Nurse.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care with a focus on empathy, communication, and professionalism.
  • Participated in staff meetings and continuing education programs to stay current on best practices and maintain licensure requirements.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Streamlined workflow processes within the nursing unit to maximize efficiency while maintaining exceptional patient care standards as a member of the Unit Council.
  • Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall patient care delivery within the organization.

Staff Registered Nurse

M Health Fairview
12.2010 - 06.2013
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Achieved timely medication administration by utilizing effective time management skills and prioritizing critical tasks.
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
  • Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered and other pertinent data.

Staff Registered Nurse, TCU

Cerenity Care Center
03.2010 - 12.2010
  • Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications, and prevention methods.
  • Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
  • Implemented appropriate interventions based on assessment findings which resulted in improved symptoms management.
  • Collaborated with physicians to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Century College
White Bear Lake, MN
12-2009

Skills

  • CRRT
  • IABP
  • Impella
  • Cardiovascular Surgery Recovery
  • Diabetes Champion
  • Clinical leadership and supervision
  • EPIC EMR
  • Preceptor
  • Charge Nurse
  • CCRN
  • ACLS
  • BLS

Certification

AACN CCRN, 2024

Timeline

Staff Registered Nurse, CVICU, CCRN

M Health Fairview
06.2013 - Current

Staff Registered Nurse

M Health Fairview
12.2010 - 06.2013

Staff Registered Nurse, TCU

Cerenity Care Center
03.2010 - 12.2010

Associate of Science - Nursing

Century College