Jennifer McCulloch
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Enthusiastic and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 30 years of diverse nursing experience in major hospital and clinical settings. Versatile health care professional with broad knowledge of various nursing disciplines. Engaged communicator with patients, that brings a strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse, Pre Op/PACU Registered Nurse
CORE Institute Spine Center
Peoria, AZ
10.2022 - Current
- Intake health assessment, identifying potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, provide appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Established IV access, administered IV, oral and IM medications while monitoring patients reactions.
- Collaborated with Physicians and Anesthesia team to ensure that all necessary equipment was available for each case.
- Provided post-operative care to patients recovering from anesthesia, ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Clinic RN, Orthopedic Practice
Seaview Orthopedics
San Clemente , CA
12.2020 - 06.2022
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Intake, history and assessment of patients. Medication preparation and administration.
- Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures ( ultrasound guided cyst draining, injections).Assisted with casting and removals.
- Suture/staple removal with dressing changes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on treatment options and pre/ post operative care.
- Tracked, ordered, received and maintained clinic supplies.
- Collected lab specimens, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests and lab results.
Travel Medicine and Immunization Nurse
PassportHealth
Tustin, CA
04.2015 - 03.2020
- Provided patients of all ages with individualized counseling and education on travel related health.
- Administered vaccines and dispensed medications as appropriate after assessing patients current medical conditions, medications, allergies and vaccination status
- Inventory and ordering of necessary supplies for administering vaccines and dispensing medications.
- Attended meetings related to public health initiatives or new developments in the field of immunization medicine.
Charge Nurse
Emeritus
San Juan Capistrano, CA
05.2014 - 10.2014
- Provided continuous assessment for up to 22 patients in Extended Care unit from admission to discharge. Oversaw medication administration while monitoring and documenting responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement, and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Charge and Staff Nurse, Med/Surgical, Telemetry
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
San Clemente, CA
11.2001 - 11.2011
- Led 12 team unit, promoting quality care for up to 36 patients per day.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
- Conducted telemetry monitoring on patients, recording all cardiac rhythm data.
- Managed patient admissions and hospital discharges to various settings, including home care, rehabilitation or self-care.
- Provided leadership to telemetry and acute care unit; coordinated, tasked, and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism.
Clinic Lead/ Triage Nurse, Recovery Room Nurse
Planned Parenthood
Fairfield, CA
12.1997 - 09.2001
- Telephone and on site triage/advice for Primary Care, Pediatric, Prenatal, Gynecological, and Surgical services patients. Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
- Cared for patients recovering from TAB procedures and provided personalized education and aftercare instructions.
- Managed referrals to outside providers, following up as necessary to ensure access to care.
- Assisted in resolving customer complaints or issues in a timely manner.
RN Coordinator
MayView Community Health Center
Mountain View, CA
04.1995 - 12.1997
- Coordinated the CHDP (Children's Handicap and Disability Prevention) program for the facility, which included ordering and administering vaccinations, vision and auditory assessments, and referrals to specialty providers with follow up documentation.
- Followed up on diagnostic tests to verify completion and obtain results for treatment planning.
- Triaged patients' issues based on stated symptoms, basic assessments and documented vitals.
- Coordinated timely refills for patients' prescriptions by obtaining authorizations and transmitting paperwork.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies by coordinating orders from vendors as needed.
Staff Nurse
PassportHealthSequioa Hospital Health and Wellness Department
Redwood City, CA
11.1993 - 10.1995
- Performed physicals and health assessments, and if needed, referrals to specialists for Blue Cross patients.
- Attended health events, set up educational displays, interacted with participants performing Biometric, Infrared body fat testing, blood pressure and blood sugar testing and vaccinated patients of all ages for communicable diseases.
Skills
- College of San Mateo, San Mateo, CA Associates of Science in Nursing/ ADN 06/1993
- Registered Nurse, State of Arizona, Multistate #280792
- Healthcare Provider BLS AHA Exp: 5/2024
- ACLS AHA Exp:5/2024
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Pre Op/PACU Registered Nurse
CORE Institute Spine Center
10.2022 - Current
Clinic RN, Orthopedic Practice
Seaview Orthopedics
12.2020 - 06.2022
Travel Medicine and Immunization Nurse
PassportHealth
04.2015 - 03.2020
Charge Nurse
Emeritus
05.2014 - 10.2014
Charge and Staff Nurse, Med/Surgical, Telemetry
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
11.2001 - 11.2011
Clinic Lead/ Triage Nurse, Recovery Room Nurse
Planned Parenthood
12.1997 - 09.2001
RN Coordinator
MayView Community Health Center
04.1995 - 12.1997
Staff Nurse
PassportHealthSequioa Hospital Health and Wellness Department
11.1993 - 10.1995
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