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Jennifer Quackenbush

Ridgecrest,CA

Summary

Talented Registered Nurse and team leader offering 20 years of success in Acute Care environments. Strategic thinker with Cerner, Epic, and Allscripts proficiency. Offers proven ability to build effective teams and excellent, safe patient care. Committed to identifying and leveraging opportunities for growth. Certified in Emergency Nursing. Has worked as a travel nurse in high-volume Emergency Departments for 2 years.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Critical Care Transport Nurse

San Luis Ambulance Service
San Luis Obispo, CA
02.2023 - Current
  • Assessed patient conditions, implemented care plans and reassessed conditions continuously.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Identified significant health and medical risk factors with potential negative impacts on treatment plans.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.

Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse

VictorValley Global for Reliable Nursing Agency
Victorville, CA
10.2022 - Current
  • Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
  • Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
  • Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
  • Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
  • Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
  • Cared for patients, giving special attention to newborn and geriatric patients with age-specific needs and risks.

Critical Care Transport Nurse

LifeLine Ambulance for Sky2Nurse
Commerce, CA
09.2020 - Current
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
  • Managed all facets of critical care including PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
  • Assessed patients, documented observations and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs.
  • Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
  • Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
  • Completed detailed reports about patient transfers.
  • Provided en-route emergency medical treatments.
  • Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
  • Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
  • Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
  • Monitored and replenished ambulance supplies, maintaining well-stocked inventory and properly functioning equipment.
  • Performed stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring to maintain consistent patient care during ambulance ride.

Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Kaiser Permanente for Barton Healthcare Staffing
Los Angeles, CA
11.2021 - 10.2022
  • Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
  • Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
  • Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
  • Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
  • Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.

Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse

St Agnes MC for Tailored Healthcare Staffing
Fresno, CA
01.2021 - 11.2021
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.

Emergency Department Supervisor

Adventist Health Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
02.2020 - 09.2020
  • Organized department in accordance with administrative guidelines to provide specified nursing services to meet legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines.
  • Assessed performance of nursing staff and built educational initiatives to enhance competency of teams and individual professionals at clinical and operational levels.
  • Evaluated performance of staff nurses, contributing to professional development.
  • Provided strong leadership and guidance to nurses.
  • Delivered high level of care to every patient.
  • Distributed assignments to RNs, LVNs and Emergency Department Techs while providing guidance and training to ensure proper care was administered to patients.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Reviewed and assessed staff processes, reducing hazards posed for patients and staff while promoting regulatory compliance.
  • Sepsis improvement coordinator

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Adventist Health Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
05.2018 - 02.2020
  • Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
  • Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
  • Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
  • Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care pr
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
  • Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.

Case Manager

Adventist Health Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
02.2016 - 05.2018
  • Coordinated between various entities to manage cases.
  • Reviewed effectiveness of treatment for individual and family situations.
  • Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
  • Collaborated with different disciplines to provide cohesive care to patients.
  • Informed patients and families of treatment options and at-home care strategies to reduce unnecessary burden on hospital resources.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

Emergency Medical Technician Instructor

Cerro Coso Community College
Ridgecrest, CA
01.2014 - 05.2018
  • Instructed and tested students on assessment of scenes and prioritization of care according to severity of injury or illness.
  • Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
  • Developed and deployed oral and written assessment strategies for optimal review of student abilities.
  • Conducted tests and quizzes to evaluate student progress with course material.
  • Developed engaging and informative lesson plans that incorporated multiple learning modalities to help students grasp complex concepts.
  • Evaluated student progress and adjusted learning plans to foster progress.

Registered Nurse

China Lake Surgery Center
Ridgecrest, CA
03.2013 - 02.2015
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
  • Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.

Assistant Charge Nurse-Emergency Department

Antelope Valley Hospital
Lancaster, CA
09.2009 - 10.2010
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Delivered quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
Ridgecrest, CA
01.2003 - 10.2010
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers.
  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
  • Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
  • Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
  • Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA
12.2002

Bachelor of Science - Biopsychology

University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
08.2000

Skills

  • Provided exemplary coaching to all department employees, realizing a successful increase in success and team morale
  • Supervisory role background
  • Trained in emergency response
  • Department leadership
  • Supervisory support
  • Supervisory experience
  • Emergency medical procedures knowledge
  • Department oversight
  • Supervisory abilities
  • Emergency Nurses Association
  • Pre-hospital emergency services
  • Interdepartmental partnerships

Certification

Certified Emergency Nurse

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Basic Life Support

Registered Nurse California

NIHSS

Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Timeline

Critical Care Transport Nurse

San Luis Ambulance Service
02.2023 - Current

Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse

VictorValley Global for Reliable Nursing Agency
10.2022 - Current

Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Kaiser Permanente for Barton Healthcare Staffing
11.2021 - 10.2022

Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse

St Agnes MC for Tailored Healthcare Staffing
01.2021 - 11.2021

Critical Care Transport Nurse

LifeLine Ambulance for Sky2Nurse
09.2020 - Current

Emergency Department Supervisor

Adventist Health Bakersfield
02.2020 - 09.2020

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Adventist Health Bakersfield
05.2018 - 02.2020

Case Manager

Adventist Health Bakersfield
02.2016 - 05.2018

Emergency Medical Technician Instructor

Cerro Coso Community College
01.2014 - 05.2018

Registered Nurse

China Lake Surgery Center
03.2013 - 02.2015

Assistant Charge Nurse-Emergency Department

Antelope Valley Hospital
09.2009 - 10.2010

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
01.2003 - 10.2010

Associate of Science - Nursing

Antelope Valley College

Bachelor of Science - Biopsychology

University of California, Santa Barbara

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