Jennifer Ralston
Registered Nurse
Winchester,IN
Summary
Self driven RN with 21 years experience in direct patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Watkins Family Practice
Winchester, IN
11.2021 - Current
- Assessed patient symptoms and prioritized care through telephone and in-office triage.
- Documented vital signs, histories, and visit details in electronic health records.
- Administered injections, immunizations, and prescribed medications under provider direction.
- Prepared patients for examinations and assisted providers during in-office procedures.
- Educated patients on medications, treatment plans, and preventive care instructions.
Director of Nursing
Home Health Angels
Winchester, IN
11.2017 - 11.2021
- Directed home health nursing operations, ensuring compliant patient care plans and timely clinical oversight.
- Supervised nursing staff, assigned caseloads, and reinforced documentation standards across care teams.
- Coordinated admission assessments, start-of-care visits, and interdisciplinary service plans for patients.
- Reviewed clinical records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with home health regulations.
- Implemented quality assurance processes to improve consistency in wound care, medication management, and visit coordination.
- Collaborated with physicians, caregivers, and case managers to adjust care plans and resolve patient needs.
- Trained nursing personnel on EMR charting, agency policies, and patient safety protocols.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indiana University
IN05-2005
Skills
- Medication administration
- EMR systems
- High level of autonomy
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Wound care
- Care planning
- Nursing staff leadership
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Watkins Family Practice
11.2021 - Current
Director of Nursing
Home Health Angels
11.2017 - 11.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indiana University