JENNIFER MODELSKI, RN, BSN, MSM, CEN
Fort Walton Beach,FL
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and a talent for team building, leading and motivating. Detail-oriented, highly organized and proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to boost employee performance, improve clinical outcomes and achieve organizational goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Nursing and Rehab Director
CenterWell Home Health
01.2008 - Current
- Executed area oversight, clinician training and operational and sales support for our specialty programs and services Hearts at Home, Telehealth, Non-Invasive Cardiac System, and Daily Difference with Diabetes.
- Tracked program metric reports to identify areas of improvement and address issues quickly to prevent poor outcomes and achieve budgeted goals.
- Developed high-performing peers by providing mentorship, guidance, and regular communication.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered clinician and branch leadership interaction, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training tools tailored to clinician needs.
- Spearheaded successful area product launches that resulted in increased market visibility. Cardiopulmonary and NICaS Launches.
- Implemented innovative approaches to solve specialty utilization issues resulting in increased use and streamline of processes.
- Launched our area one-on-one post-orientation training program to strengthen knowledge, build confidence and foster trust in our new nurses resulting in employee loyalty, satisfaction and a reduction in nursing turnover.
Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2008
- Championed interdisciplinary collaboration within the emergency team for better assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans.
- Collaborated with all members of an interdisciplinary team to include ED physicians, attending physicians, radiology, specialists, pharmacists, case managers, and receiving unit staff to ensure patient/family clinical and emotional needs were meet
- Maintained BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC and CEN certifications.
- Supervised a team of nurses and support staff, fostering an environment of teamwork and continuous improvement.
- Implemented strategies to improve patient satisfaction scores, leading to higher rankings in hospital performance metrics.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols in the Emergency Department.
- Established clear expectations and accountability measures for staff performance, resulting in improved team dynamics and higher overall productivity.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse, Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Bay Medical Center
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Independently maintained safe and precise care to patients with a high acuity level in a one-on-one environment.
- Collaborated with all members of an interdisciplinary team to include physicians, radiology, specialists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists and receiving floor staff to ensure patient/family clinical and emotional needs were meet
- Maintained BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC and CEN certifications.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Mary's Hospital
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Managed caseload of 6-8 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Provided direct assistance to orthopedic physicians during walking rounds to assess surgical incisions.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Redlands Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida State University
Master of Science - Management with a Concentration Healthcare Administration
Troy State University
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and written communication
- People Management
- Operations Management
- Performance Improvements
- Data Analysis
- Sound Judgment
- Staff training/development
- Project Coordination
- Process Improvements
Timeline
Area Nursing and Rehab Director
CenterWell Home Health
01.2008 - Current
Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2008
Registered Nurse, Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Bay Medical Center
01.1997 - 01.2001
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Mary's Hospital
01.1996 - 01.1997
Associate of Science - Nursing
Redlands Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida State University
Master of Science - Management with a Concentration Healthcare Administration
Troy State University