Jennifer Meier
Webster Groves,MO
Summary
Experienced Nurse Practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional bringing over 14 years of experience in diagnosing, evaluating and treating acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examinations and testing. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Barnes Jewish Hospital
01.2011 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive care and developing tailored treatment plans for adult patients.
- Assisted surgeons during complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided compassionate, evidence-based care to patients experiencing undergoing spine surgery
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for optimal patient recovery.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
Registered Nurse - PACU
Barnes Jewish Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2011
- Provided care to patients in immediate post-operative period, which includes assessment upon arrival from operating room and continuous bedside monitoring.
- Recognize early signs and symptoms of surgical complications, which prevent adverse outcomes in patients.
- Facilitated smooth patient transfers between units by collaborating with other healthcare professionals, ensuring continuity of care throughout hospital stay.
- Participate in committees to evaluate and reform departmental policies to ensure optimal patient care delivery.
Registered Nurse - Thoracic Observation Unit
Barnes Jewish Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Delivered high level of quality care to patients recovering from thoracic surgery.
- Functioned in role of charge nurse by evaluating staffing requirements and implementing nursing floor assignments
- Acted as preceptor and mentor to new staff nurses.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Adult Nurse Practitioner
Goldfarb School of Nursing At Barnes Jewish College
Saint Louis, MO08.2010
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Barnes Jewish College of Nursing And Allied Health
Saint Louis, MO01.2007
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Jewish Hospital College of Nursing And Allied Health
Saint Louis, MO01.2004
Skills
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Cultural Awareness
- Interpersonal Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Advanced surgical techniques
- Postoperative Care Management
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Adult health management
Affiliations
American College of Nurse Practitioners
Licensure And Certification
- American Nurses Credentialing Center - Adult Nurse Practitioner
- Registered Nurse - State of Missouri
- American Heart Association - CPR
- Registered Nurse First Assistant
Awards
- Good Catch Award, 2008, Nominated by Dr. James Shear for the prompt assessment and intervention in a patient recovering from anterior cervical fusion that developed a loss of motor function related to a hematoma impinging on her spinal cord. Patient had a positive outcome with complete return of motor function to lower extremities as a result of prompt intervention and rapid notification of surgical team.
- Critical Catch Award, 2008, Annual, institutional award received through BJC resulting from Good Catch Award.
- Pat on the Back, 2007, Nominated by perioperative lead charge nurse, Chris Werner, for superior ability to provide care for a large volume of patients while maintaining safe and effective care.
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Barnes Jewish Hospital
01.2011 - Current
Registered Nurse - PACU
Barnes Jewish Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2011
Registered Nurse - Thoracic Observation Unit
Barnes Jewish Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2005
Master of Science in Nursing - Adult Nurse Practitioner
Goldfarb School of Nursing At Barnes Jewish College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Barnes Jewish College of Nursing And Allied Health
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Jewish Hospital College of Nursing And Allied Health
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