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RegisteredNurse

Jennifer Rayfield

Robbins,NC

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in case management, direct and indirect patient care, excelling in patient assessments and care plan development. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through strong clinical judgment and effective patient education. Committed to advocating for patients and families, ensuring optimal care coordination and support during critical transitions.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Medi Home Care and Hospice
01.2024 - 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.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

Registered Nurse

Sedgwick Claims Management
02.2022 - 12.2023
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Registered Nurse Case Manager

United Healthcare Group
08.2017 - 08.2021
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
  • Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
  • Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Streamlined care coordination processes to reduce hospital readmissions and emergency department visits.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and social needs in order to develop individualized care plans that facilitated optimal health outcomes.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Davidson County Community College
Lexington, NC
05-2008

Skills

  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Care planning
  • Patient management
  • Care plan development

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Medi Home Care and Hospice
01.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Sedgwick Claims Management
02.2022 - 12.2023

Registered Nurse Case Manager

United Healthcare Group
08.2017 - 08.2021

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Davidson County Community College