Jennifer Smith
Gilman
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Oakleaf Surgical Hospital and emergency care, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Proven ability to mentor junior staff and streamline workflows, enhancing patient care efficiency. Strong clinical judgment and compassionate patient education skills contribute to optimal recovery outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Oakleaf Surgical Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Delivered high-quality patient care through effective assessment and monitoring of vital signs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on pre and post-operative procedures and self-care strategies.
- Administered medications and treatments accurately while adhering to safety protocols.
- Safely caring for patients during procedures and administering conscious sedation.
Registered Nurse
Aspirus Stanley / Ascension / Ministry Health Care
07.1998 - 05.2023
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing skill development and team performance.
- Evaluated patient progress, adjusting care strategies to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Streamlined workflow processes, reducing patient wait times in surgical recovery areas as well as emergency services.
- Worked in all areas including Charge Nurse, Float, Operating Room Circulator, preop and postoperative care as well as PACU with all general surgical cases and procedures.
- Precepted several Student Nurses.
- Primary Emergency Room Nurse overseeing care of several patients in a busy emergency room with limited resources available.
- Worked all areas in a critical access hospital including Emergency Room, Operating Room, Surgical Services (Preop, PACU and Post-op), Outpatient IV therapy, and Medical / Surgical Unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL12-2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI05-1998
Skills
- Medication administration
- Procedural Sedation
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Emergency response
- EMR / EHR
- Precepting
- Patient monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Performing EKG
- Treatment Planning
- Problem Solving
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- IV starts and management
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Oakleaf Surgical Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Aspirus Stanley / Ascension / Ministry Health Care
07.1998 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Awards
Daisy Award
Circle of Excellence Award
Oakleaf Mighty Oak Award