Jennifer McBride
South Charleston,WV
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over twelve years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in Urgent Care environments and wound care. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Urgent Care
MedExpress Urgent Care
10.2015 - 09.2023
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Updated patient charts using Docutap with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Charleston Area Medical Center Health System Inc.
01.2011 - 10.2015
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to patients daily.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Certified Medical Assistant
Health Plus Urgent Care
04.2000 - 12.2010
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Participated in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT09.2020
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
West Virginia State University
Institute, WV12.2010
Certificate - Certified Medical Assistant
National Institute of Technology
Charleston, WV12.1999
Skills
- Intravenous Therapy
- Precepting
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Triaging
- Acute Care Expertise
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Ear, Nose and Throat Care
- Infection Control Measures
- Setting Up Referrals
- Indirect Patient Care
- Personal Care Needs
- Preventative Health
- Wound Care
- Care Planning
- Data Collection
- Lab result interpretation
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Medical assessment
- Taking vitals
- Emergency Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Urgent Care
MedExpress Urgent Care
10.2015 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Charleston Area Medical Center Health System Inc.
01.2011 - 10.2015
Certified Medical Assistant
Health Plus Urgent Care
04.2000 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
West Virginia State University
Certificate - Certified Medical Assistant
National Institute of Technology