Jennifer Maxfield
Tuscola,IL
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with over twenty years in critical care environments. Specializes in staff development and operational management, driving patient advocacy and interdisciplinary teamwork for improved outcomes. Demonstrates success in managing high-pressure situations and complex patient needs. Committed to effective communication with patients and families, ensuring a compassionate and supportive experience.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Carle Foundation Hospital
Urbana, Illinois
12.2020 - Current
- Provide comprehensive patient care to critically ill individuals in a twenty bed cardiovascular intensive care unit ensuring timely documentation and adherence to nursing processes.
- Facilitate daily operations as unit nurse lead, managing staffing, patient admissions/transfers and customer service issues.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized patient care plans.
- Perform nursing tasks per established protocols, focusing on achieving quality patient outcomes.
- Advocate for patients and families while providing essential education on health management.
- Mentor new nurses and nursing students through training and guidance on best practices.
Administrative House Supervisor
Carle Foundation Hospital
Urbana, Illinois
05.2014 - 12.2020
- Oversaw hospital operations and managed daily staffing to ensure optimal patient care and throughput.
- Collaborated with leadership to improve care delivery and enhance patient outcomes.
- Guided nursing staff in critical problem-solving, enhancing crisis management and service recovery efforts.
- Acted as primary contact for seamless patient transfers from regional facilities.
- Served as in-house administrator to address staff behavior, wellness and patient care capabilities.
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
Carle Foundation Hospital
Urbana, IL
06.2005 - 05.2014
- Managed comprehensive care for critically ill patients in a 20-bed ICU specializing in trauma and neurology.
- Contributed to a multidisciplinary team delivering high-acuity care for patients ranging from infancy to adulthood.
- Managed daily shift operations, bed flow and staff assignments while acting as a Unit Nurse Lead.
- Served as a rapid response nurse, addressing code emergencies and critical medical needs.
- Balanced night shift schedules to ensure adequate staff coverage throughout the week.
Adoption Caseworker
Catholic Charities
Champaign, Illinois
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Parkland College
Champaign, ILBachelor of Science - Speech And Hearing Science
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, ILSkills
- CVICU/CCU procedures
- Patient care and assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Patient safety protocols
- Staff supervision and development
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
Timeline
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Carle Foundation Hospital
12.2020 - Current
Administrative House Supervisor
Carle Foundation Hospital
05.2014 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
Carle Foundation Hospital
06.2005 - 05.2014
Adoption Caseworker
Catholic Charities
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Parkland College
Bachelor of Science - Speech And Hearing Science
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign