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Jennifer Layton

Kittrell,NC

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Therapy RN

Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
01.2018 - Current
  • Managed care for 25 patients.
  • Educated patients, and caregivers on diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, and determined next course of action.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

Dialysis Registered Nurse

DaVita
04.2015 - 12.2017
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

Staff Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit

Maria Parham Health
07.2009 - 03.2015
  • Supported needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
  • Fostered caring, compassionate and respectful care environment by treating every patient with professionalism.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Vance-Granville Community College
Henderson, NC
05.2009

Skills

  • Discharge planning
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Health promotion
  • Clinical judgment
  • Culturally-sensitive care
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Patient education and counseling

Certification

  • Registered Nurse License (RN) - North Carolina Board of Nursing.
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association.

Timeline

Home Therapy RN

Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
01.2018 - Current

Dialysis Registered Nurse

DaVita
04.2015 - 12.2017

Staff Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit

Maria Parham Health
07.2009 - 03.2015
  • Registered Nurse License (RN) - North Carolina Board of Nursing.
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association.

Associate of Science - Nursing

Vance-Granville Community College
Jennifer Layton