JENNIFER MEINEN
Van Alstyne,TX
Summary
Healthcare professional with solid background in clinical supervision and staff development. Proven ability to enhance team performance and patient outcomes through strategic planning and effective communication. Reliable team player with flexible approach to changing needs and focus on achieving results.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Supervisor
Texoma Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to clinical protocols and standards of care.
- Coordinated staffing schedules, optimizing resource allocation for efficient patient management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients in various stages of illness or recovery.
- Improved staff performance through consistent coaching, mentoring, and identification of professional development opportunities.
- Successfully managed challenging situations involving patients or families, employing conflict resolution skills to address concerns professionally and effectively.
Charge Nurse
Methodist Richardson Medical Center
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to enhance communication and improve patient outcomes.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new nurses, enhancing skillsets and confidence levels.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans based on evolving clinical needs.
- Streamlined workflow processes, resulting in increased efficiency in patient care delivery.
- Collaborated with management to develop strategic goals for unit operations, driving quality improvements in care services.
ER RN
Texoma Medical Center
07.2016 - 10.2023
- Provided critical care to patients in high-stress emergency situations.
- Monitored and assessed patient conditions, adjusting care strategies as needed.
- Educated patients and families on health management and follow-up care.
- Streamlined patient triage processes, enhancing overall departmental efficiency.
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Texas Health Resources Allen
05.2020 - 11.2022
- Administered emergency care to patients, prioritizing critical cases and ensuring timely interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, adjusting care strategies as needed.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and post-discharge care instructions.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
ER Paramedic
Baylor Aubrey
07.2014 - 07.2016
- Performed IV initiations & blood draws.
- Ensured HIPPA compliance.
- Processed specimens for laboratory testing.
- Performed 12 lead EKGs & splint application.
Paramedic
Allegiance Ambulance
11.2013 - 12.2015
- Non-Emergency transfers.
- Cardiac Monitoring.
- Critical Care transports
- Emergency transports.
ER Tech
Medical Center of McKinney
11.2012 - 12.2013
- Performed IV initiations, blood draws, & EKGs.
- Patient transport.
- Assisted nurses & physicians with patient care.
Paramedic
Star Plus
05.2009 - 12.2012
- Field training officer.
- Non-emergency transfers.
- Emergency transfers.
- Dispatch
- Quality Assurance
Lieutenant Fire Fighter/Paramedic
Van Alstyne FD
06.2002 - 04.2009
- Lieutenant/Fire Fighter.
- Incident Command
- Performed Arson investigations& fire inspections.
- Demonstrated fire safety to children.
Education
ADN Nursing -
Collin County College
McKinney, TX12.2015
Basic Fire Fighter - undefined
NTTA
12.2003
Licensed Paramedic - undefined
Metrocrest Medical Services
01.2001
EMT Basic - undefined
Grayson County College
05.1998
Skills
- Clinical supervision
- Patient care coordination
- Staff training and development
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- ACLS
- PALS
- RN
- TNCC
- BLS
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Methodist Richardson Medical Center
11.2023 - 01.2024
Clinical Supervisor
Texoma Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Texas Health Resources Allen
05.2020 - 11.2022
ER RN
Texoma Medical Center
07.2016 - 10.2023
ER Paramedic
Baylor Aubrey
07.2014 - 07.2016
Paramedic
Allegiance Ambulance
11.2013 - 12.2015
ER Tech
Medical Center of McKinney
11.2012 - 12.2013
Paramedic
Star Plus
05.2009 - 12.2012
Lieutenant Fire Fighter/Paramedic
Van Alstyne FD
06.2002 - 04.2009
Basic Fire Fighter - undefined
NTTA
Licensed Paramedic - undefined
Metrocrest Medical Services
EMT Basic - undefined
Grayson County College
ADN Nursing -
Collin County College