Jennifer Lieske
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in Pediatric General, Emergency, and Perioperative nursing. Committed to excellent patient and family-centered care, and patient satisfaction. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, a positive attitude, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Preop/PACU Staff Nurse
Banner Children's At Banner Desert Medical Center
Mesa, AZ
09.2011 - Current
- Provide direct care as a Staff Nurse and Team Lead to pediatric patients in the Preoperative and Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) in a hospital setting.
- Prepare patients for surgery by obtaining medical history, assessment of patients' vital signs, starting IVs, and administering preoperative fluids and medications as ordered. Perform lab draws, urine HCG testing, and blood glucose testing as ordered by a physician.
- Communicate directly and effectively with the Anesthesiologist and Operating Room Nurse upon patient handoff.
- Provide direct care to the pediatric patient in the post-anesthesia care unit. Assess airway, breathing, vital signs, EKG monitoring, level of consciousness, Aldrete score, post-operative pain and nausea, surgical site assessment, and head to toe assessment.
- Proficient at managing emergency patient care situations in a calm manner, working alongside a Physician, Anesthesiologist, and PACU healthcare staff.
- Provide post-operative discharge teaching to patients and their families regarding their surgical procedure, wound management, prescriptions, activity, diet, and follow-up information.
- Collaborate with a perioperative team of Nurses, Techs, Child Life Specialists, Respiratory Therapists, Physicians, Anesthesiologists, and other disciplines as needed to provide safe, quality patient care.
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Emergency Department
Banner Children's At Banner Desert Medical Center
Mesa, AZ
06.2007 - 09.2011
- Provided Emergency Nursing Care to Pediatric patients in the hospital setting. Performed as a Staff Nurse and Team Lead.
- Triaged patients by providing professional nursing assessments, prioritizing treatments according to the urgency of need, and initiated medical care for patients arriving to the Emergency Department.
- Communicated directly and efficiently with Emergency Physicians and Providers to obtain orders to implement interventions as needed and directed.
- Proficiently implemented patient care treatments as ordered by the physician, including IV placement and therapy, administering medications, urinary catheterizations, Nasal Pharyngeal swab collection, Rapid Strep swabs, HCG testing, Respiratory Small Volume Nebulizer treatments, and assisting physicians while they perform interventions like Lumbar Punctures and Suturing.
- Calmly and efficiently implemented care with the Physician and Emergency Department staff during life-threatening emergencies with pediatric patients.
- Collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team of Professional Healthcare Providers to ensure safe, quality care for our pediatric patient population.
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Emergency Department
Huntsville Women And Children's Hospital
Huntsville, AL
07.2004 - 06.2007
- Provided Emergency Nursing care to pediatric patients at a Level 2 Trauma hospital.
- Efficiently triaged patients, assessing patients upon arrival and determining their level of need for medical assistance.
- Communicated effectively with Emergency Physicians and other Healthcare Providers.
- Proficiently performed Emergency Nursing roles including performing Professional Nursing assessments, monitoring vital signs, administering medications, assisting with minor medical procedures, helping stabilize patients experiencing life-threatening conditions, monitoring patients during procedural sedation procedures, accurately documenting interventions and outcomes, and performing discharge teaching to patients and their families.
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics and PICU
North Central Baptist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
07.2001 - 06.2004
- Compassionately Provided specialized nursing care to pediatric patients and their families in both the General Pediatric Department and the PICU.
- Communicated effectively with a team of healthcare providers including Physicians, Respiratory Therapists, and other disciplines as needed to coordinate safe, quality care for the pediatric population.
- Performed Professional Nursing assessments and interventions as needed and evaluated outcomes to ensure patients' physical, psychological, and spiritual needs were met.
- Performed education to patients and their families regarding their diagnosis, treatment, and discharge planning needs.
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
Sierra Medical Center
El Paso, TX
03.1996 - 06.2001
- Performed as a Staff Nurse and Charge Nurse on a General Pediatric unit.
- Specialized in family-centered nursing care of infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents.
- Exhibited compassion, kindness, and patience while caring for the Pediatric population.
- Professionally performed patient assessments, created care plans, implemented interventions, and evaluated outcomes for patients experiencing acute and chronic conditions.
- Educated patients and families regarding healthy habits and proven practices for preventive care. Educated patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment, discharge, and follow-up care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTAssociate of Science - Nursing
El Centro College
Dallas, TX12.1995
Skills
Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Preop/PACU Staff Nurse
Banner Children's At Banner Desert Medical Center
09.2011 - Current
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Emergency Department
Banner Children's At Banner Desert Medical Center
06.2007 - 09.2011
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Emergency Department
Huntsville Women And Children's Hospital
07.2004 - 06.2007
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics and PICU
North Central Baptist Hospital
07.2001 - 06.2004
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
Sierra Medical Center
03.1996 - 06.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
El Centro College
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