Jennifer Ranin
North Platte,NE
Summary
Proven Registered Nurse with a track record of delivering high-quality patient care and leadership at Great Plains Health. Skilled in medication administration, patient assessments, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Excelled in mentoring staff, enhancing patient satisfaction, and driving quality improvement initiatives. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and compassionate patient advocacy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Great Plains Health
03.2024 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
Registered Nurse
Great Plains Health
09.2022 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Rizal Medical Center
11.2019 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Managed caseload of 15-20 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing medication errors and enhancing patient safety.
- Contributed to successful Joint Commission accreditation through strict adherence to policies and procedures.
Senior Operations Supervisor
TeleTech Holdings
02.2010 - 09.2019
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for direct reports, providing constructive feedback and setting clear expectations for future success.
- Managed budgetary responsibilities, ensuring optimal allocation of resources to achieve operational excellence while minimizing expenses.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and safety standards through continuous monitoring and enforcement.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers/vendors which led to timely deliveries and better pricing options.
- Collaborated with executive leadership on strategic planning initiatives to align department objectives with overall company goals.
- Analyzed data trends to forecast future needs accurately and make informed decisions regarding resource allocation.
- Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Education
Master of Arts - Nursing Administration
University of The Philippines Open University
Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Family Clinic Colleges, Inc
Sta. Cruz, Manila, Philippines04.2019
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound Care
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient care planning
- Patient Evaluation
- Licensed RN
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Nursing staff leadership
- Tracheostomy Care
- Precepting
- Patient Discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Great Plains Health
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Great Plains Health
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Rizal Medical Center
11.2019 - 07.2022
Senior Operations Supervisor
TeleTech Holdings
02.2010 - 09.2019
Master of Arts - Nursing Administration
University of The Philippines Open University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Family Clinic Colleges, Inc