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Jennifer Pierani

Cincinnati,OH

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent patient and family centered care.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse II

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Burnet Campus
07.2001 - Current
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Collaborate with Anesthesia, Surgeons, and Nurse Practitioners on post operative care.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Monitor and Assess patients airways upon arrival to PACU.
  • Educate Families on Post Operative care and discharge instructions.
  • Prepare patients for emergency surgeries by obtaining surgical consents, verifying information with parents, and educating patient and families on pre-op and postoperative processes.
  • Collaborating with Patient Flow Coordinator and inpatient units to initiate the admitting process.
  • Precepted multiple Registered Nurses in PACU
  • In the past 20 years of working in PACU, I have worked both day and night shift.

PACU Charge Nurse

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Burnet Campus
02.2010 - 07.2014
  • Maintained an organized clinical environment conducive to efficient workflow by regularly evaluating unit needs and implementing necessary adjustments.
  • Work successfully with interdisciplinary team and provide appropriate patient status changes in a timely manner.
  • Delegated 100 plus surgical cases to nurses throughout the day.
  • Attended safety Huddles with various teams twice a day to evaluate patient flow and to resolve issues affecting patient flow.

Registered Nurse

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Burnet Campus
06.1999 - 07.2001
  • As night shift RN on Neurosurgical Floor, I performed comprehensive neurological assessments on infants, child, adolescent, and adults.
  • Care of complex patients cases with a wide array of diagnosis.
  • Collaborated with Nurse Practitioner, Residents, and Attendings on patient status changes.
  • Maintained patency and levels of External Ventricular Device
  • Monitored Intracranial Devices.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

Mount St. Joseph University
Cincinnati, OH
05.2016

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

The Christ Hospital School of Nursing
Cincinnati, OH
01.1999

Associate of Arts And Sciences - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
05.1994

Skills

  • Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certified
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certified
  • Intake and discharge
  • Documentation

Certification

  • Registered Nurse - 1999-current
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support- current
  • ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support -current
  • BLS - Basic Life Support (CPR/AED)-current
  • Certified Pediatric Nurse since 2019
  • Epic Superuser




Timeline

PACU Charge Nurse

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Burnet Campus
02.2010 - 07.2014

Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse II

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Burnet Campus
07.2001 - Current

Registered Nurse

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Burnet Campus
06.1999 - 07.2001

Bachelor of Nursing -

Mount St. Joseph University

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

The Christ Hospital School of Nursing

Associate of Arts And Sciences - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Eastern Kentucky University

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