Jennifer McNamara
Shelton
Summary
L&D RN at Bridgeport Hospital with a proven track record in enhancing patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathy. Skilled in managing obstetric emergencies and precepting new nurses, demonstrating strong clinical judgment and leadership. Committed to delivering high-quality care in fast-paced environments while fostering teamwork and collaboration with other medical staff.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
L&D RN
Bridgeport Hospital
10.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Charge nurse and orienting new nurses since August 2023
- Frequent OR circulating experience for scheduled, unscheduled, urgent and stat c-sections, as well as being trained in scrub tech skills.
- Experience managing multiple obstetric emergencies including eclampsia, shoulder dystocia, cord prolapse, uterine rupture, and terminal decels
Certified Athletic Trainer
University of Bridgeport
11.2018 - 11.2021
- Provided emergency care, first aid and initial evaluations for any injury occurring on field, during practice, or while exercising, as well as managed rehabilitation plans for injured athletes, enabling a safe return to play and reducing the risk of future injuries.
Covid Coordinator
University of Bridgeport
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Collaborated with health services to create a return to campus protocol, including quarantine facilities, testing plans, isolation dorms and student contact plans.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
Certified Athletic Trainer
Concord University
08.2016 - 11.2018
- Developed strong relationships with local healthcare providers, streamlining referral processes when advanced medical intervention was required.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Southern CT State University
New Haven, CT08-2022
Master of Arts - Public Health Education
Concord University
Athens, WV05-2018
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
MCLA
North Adams, MA05-2016
Skills
- Team coordination
- Patient education and counseling
- Professional bedside manner
- Strong clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Precepting
- Staff supervision
- High level of autonomy
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- NRP Certification
- c-EFM Certification
- ATC-Certified Athletic Trainer
Timeline
L&D RN
Bridgeport Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Covid Coordinator
University of Bridgeport
08.2020 - 12.2020
Certified Athletic Trainer
University of Bridgeport
11.2018 - 11.2021
Certified Athletic Trainer
Concord University
08.2016 - 11.2018
Master of Science - Nursing
Southern CT State University
Master of Arts - Public Health Education
Concord University
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
MCLA
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