Jennifer Poole
Christiansburg,VA
Summary
Enthusiastic Registered Nurse with 27 years of experience caring for patients within the Labor and Delivery setting. Expert bedside charge nurse who delivers comprehensive patient care and delegates tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment. Utilizes evidence based practice consistently.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
LewisGale Hospital Montgomery
Blacksburg, VA
05.1998 - Current
- Expert nurse with over 27 years bedside experience in labor and delivery, newborn nursery, postpartum, NICU and care of post operative gynecological surgery patients and 18 months neuro medical surgical experience.
- Consistently provided education to staff through in service and simulation.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes and utilizing evidence based research.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and provide excellent patient care.
- Provided high customer satisfaction through quality, expert nursing care.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Empowered women and their support person through the birthing process.
- Supported grieving families.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Roanoke, VA
09.1996 - 05.1998
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Systems Management
Excelsior College
Albany, NY05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Radford University
Radford, VA05-1996
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Accurate and timely documentation
- Effective and thorough communication with physicians
- Energetic and passionate team player
Affiliations
- Volunteer Lead Buyer for the Teen Boys Department of the Montgomery County Christmas Store
- Coordinator and facilitator of the Tiny Pantry at LGHM- "Take what you need, leave what you can"
Accomplishments
- Nurse of the Year 2008, 2010
- Frist Humanitarian Award
- Daisy Award Winner
- Integral participant in Magnet Designation and Redesignation
Certification
- ACLS certified
- NRP instructor
- Certified Inpatient Obstetrics 2006
- Graduate of the Nursing Leadership Institute Virginia 2012
- Attended Spinning Babies Seminar 2019
- Certified Electronic Fetal Monitoring 2019
Me, Myself and I
- I was put on this earth to be a wife, a mom and a nurse.
- I am a leader and an effective, respected charge nurse.
- My patients are ALWAYS my priority.
- I am dedicated to my community and strive to help those with food insecurities as able.
- Clinical Ladder recipient Level VI.
- Member of VNA and AWHONN
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
LewisGale Hospital Montgomery
05.1998 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
09.1996 - 05.1998
Master of Science - Clinical Systems Management
Excelsior College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Radford University
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