Jennifer Patterson
Campbellsburg,KY
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel RN
Maxim Healthcare
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Unit Manager
Genesis HealthCare
Frankfort, KY
04.2020 - 12.2021
- Assisted in development and implementation of policies, procedures and regulations for unit operations.
- Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
- Oversaw RNs, LPNs, nursing aides, medical clerks and support staff and performed staffing scheduling duties.
- Met with nursing staff and support personnel to plan services, programs and activities.
- Promoted patient independence by establishing patient care goals and taught and counseled patients, friends, and family about medications and self-care skills.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 100-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 20 employees.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options.
Patient Care Manager
Caretenders Home Health
Louisville, KY
02.2018 - 06.2020
- Educated and evaluated clinical and support staff regarding care quality management regulations and standards of care.
- Interpreted regulations to identify patient care requirement criteria to be monitored and establish systems to achieve compliance.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, ER visits, ancillary testing and other enabling services for patients.
- Arranged transportation and documented details of discharge transition plans.
- Worked with providers to define quality metrics and outcome reporting process.
- Collected and aggregated data to identify problems or trends, such as turnaround time and issues with physician offices.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to assess and manage risk, evaluating patient care and creating procedural changes to increase efficiency.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Contract Travel RN
Medical Staffing Solutions
Louisville, KY
04.2015 - 02.2018
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Director of Nursing Services
Kentucky State Penitentiary
Eddyville, KY
01.2013 - 09.2015
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate inmate care.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for inmates.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for over 800-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to 30 employees across more than 4 departments.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Planned and assigned workload of 30-person nursing staff to direct inmate4 care.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
RN Supervisor (weekend)
Owensboro Medical Health System
Owensboro, KY
06.2010 - 09.2013
- Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Case Manager
Jennie Stuart Health
Hopkinsville, KY
05.2010 - 07.2013
- Helped patients receive appropriate, high-quality care with reasonable results.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
- Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
MDS Coordinator/ADON
Ridgewood Terrace
Madisonville, KY
02.2004 - 05.2013
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Planned and assigned workload to [Number]-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Went from floor Nurse, to Staff development, to MDS Coordinator, to ADON
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Evaluated work performance of 75 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
RN Staff Nurse
RMC
Madisonville, KY
06.2000 - 02.2004
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Staff nurse on med-surge, TCU, L&D, Mother/baby unit. Cross trained to NICU
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Ky
Madisonville, KY06.2000
High School Diploma -
West Hopkins High School
Nebo, KY06.1987
Skills
- Medical Supply Management
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Compassionate and Caring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- EMR Systems
- Medical Records Management
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Treatment Preparation
- Diet and Nutrition
- Nursing Consultation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Nursing Assignments
- PICC Lines
- Operational Procedures
- Operational Standards
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Preventive Healthcare
- Accurate Documentation
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Central Venous Lines
- Crisis Resolution
- EPIC EMR
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Patient Intervention
- Chest Tubes
- Heart Failure
- Medication Administration
- Acute Illness
- Nursing Protocols
Additional Information
I am a very focused and driven nurse to utilize my 20+ years experience. I am an efficient leader and able to produce a team who works well with one another. I am easy to get along with and enjoy working in diverse settings. Thank you for your consideration.
Timeline
Travel RN
Maxim Healthcare
12.2021 - 07.2022
Unit Manager
Genesis HealthCare
04.2020 - 12.2021
Patient Care Manager
Caretenders Home Health
02.2018 - 06.2020
Contract Travel RN
Medical Staffing Solutions
04.2015 - 02.2018
Director of Nursing Services
Kentucky State Penitentiary
01.2013 - 09.2015
RN Supervisor (weekend)
Owensboro Medical Health System
06.2010 - 09.2013
Case Manager
Jennie Stuart Health
05.2010 - 07.2013
MDS Coordinator/ADON
Ridgewood Terrace
02.2004 - 05.2013
RN Staff Nurse
RMC
06.2000 - 02.2004
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Ky
High School Diploma -
West Hopkins High School