JENNIFER MONROE
Pueblo West,CO
Summary
Healthcare professional prepared for nursing roles, bringing substantial experience in patient care and medical procedures. Highly focused on team collaboration and achieving positive patient outcomes, adaptable to changing healthcare needs. Expertise in patient assessment, care planning, and medical documentation, coupled with compassionate approach.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
RN - Pre-OP/PACU
Pueblo Ambulatory Surgery Center/USPI
Pueblo, CO
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
- Understanding of aseptic techniques and their implementation
- Expedient and careful detail during patient check-in and surgical preparation
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient
- Excellent team player with the ability to communicate with staff, patients and physicians.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
RN - Unit Manager/Rehabilitation Nurse
University Park Care Center/Life Care Centers
Pueblo, CO
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as appropriate
- Consult with the resident’s physician and the care team in providing the resident’s care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as appropriate
- Carry out restorative and rehabilitative programs, to include self-help and care
- Communicate with physicians, care team, residents and family members effectively
- Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the physician
- Follow drug administration protocol, to include the disposal of drugs and narcotics as required, and in accordance with established procedures
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Perform charting duties in Point Click Care in a professional and appropriate manner that timely, accurately, and thoroughly reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to the care
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
RN
The Center at Park West
Pueblo, CO
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as appropriate
- Consult with the resident’s physician and the care team in providing the resident’s care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as appropriate
- Carry out restorative and rehabilitative programs, to include self-help and care
- Communicate with physicians, care team, residents and family members effectively
- Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the physician
- Follow drug administration protocol, to include the disposal of drugs and narcotics as required, and in accordance with established procedures
- Perform charting duties in Point Click Care in professional and appropriate manner that timely, accurately and thoroughly reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to the care
RN (Home Health)
Maxim Healthcare Services
Fort Collins, CO
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Daily patient assessments/vitals
- Diabetic Care to include blood sugar checks, insulin administration, and weekly foot care
- Fill medication boxes weekly according to physicians orders
- Accurate charting and documentation of provided care
- Care meetings, care plan management and coordination
- Recognize changes in patient status, report changes, and work with physicians and other healthcare professionals to identify causality and treatment
- Ensure patient dignity, respect, and safety at all times
RN
Columbine Health Systems
Fort Collins, CO
02.2016 - 08.2017
- Nursing care for orthopedic, long-term care and skilled nursing patients
- Medication administration and documentation
- Administer immunizations, treatments and testing ordered by providers
- Order diagnostic testing as instructed by physician to assess patients' condition and make changes to treatment plans as necessary
- Monitor, record, and report changes in patients' condition
- Communication with all levels of management and families
- Supervise CNA's on unit
- Other duties as assigned by Director of Nursing
RN
Mountain View Medical Group
Colorado Springs, CO
11.2013 - 11.2014
- Served as only RN in practice providing phone triage for parents/caregivers of patients of five physicians and three nurse practitioners with full documentation in EMR
- Administer immunizations, treatments and testing ordered by providers
- Assist providers with in-office medical procedures as needed
- Operation, care, and maintenance of medical equipment
- Call in prescriptions to pharmacy as requested by providers
- Communicate with other medical facilities as needed to order testing
- Ordering of back office supplies
- Make follow-up calls from reports generated during start-up of 'Patient Centered Healthcare' and RN's on call
RN
Parkmoor Village Healthcare Center
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2012 - 11.2013
- Daily physical assessments, medication administration & documentation
- Administer individualized care per patient treatment plans
- Order diagnostic testing as instructed by physician to assess patients' condition and make changes to treatment plans as necessary
- Monitor, record, and report changes in patients condition
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Communicate condition to family/POA per HIPAA guidelines
- Supervise CNA's on unit
- Other duties as assigned by Director of Nursing
RN
Memorial Health System (Now UC Health)
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2011 - 12.2012
- Patient care on Medical/Surgical floor
Education
ASSOCIATES OF APPLIED SCIENCE - NURSING
PIKES PEAK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
12.2010
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Unit Manager for Rehab Unit
- Direct Patient Care
- Staff Supervision
- Medication and IV administration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Team Coordination
Professional Highlights
- Registered Nurse in Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing, Long Term Care, Alzheimer’s/Memory Care providing exceptional patient care
- RN for Pediatric Medical Group providing triage for patients newborn to 18 years old
- RN Medical/Surgical floor
Timeline
RN - Pre-OP/PACU
Pueblo Ambulatory Surgery Center/USPI
08.2023 - 04.2024
RN - Unit Manager/Rehabilitation Nurse
University Park Care Center/Life Care Centers
07.2022 - 07.2023
RN
The Center at Park West
01.2022 - 04.2022
RN (Home Health)
Maxim Healthcare Services
08.2017 - 09.2018
RN
Columbine Health Systems
02.2016 - 08.2017
RN
Mountain View Medical Group
11.2013 - 11.2014
RN
Parkmoor Village Healthcare Center
07.2012 - 11.2013
RN
Memorial Health System (Now UC Health)
07.2011 - 12.2012
ASSOCIATES OF APPLIED SCIENCE - NURSING
PIKES PEAK COMMUNITY COLLEGE