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Jennifer Reeder

Tucson,AZ

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with a robust background in orthopedic and bariatric surgery care at Banner Health, showcasing exceptional clinical judgment and patient assessment skills. Excelled in pre- and post-operative care, significantly enhancing patient recovery processes. Adept at SBAR communication, ensuring efficient care plan development and team collaboration. Proven track record in both acute care and rehabilitative environments.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Banner Health
Tucson, AZ
04.2023 - Current
  • Company Overview: BUMC Tucson – Orthopedic and Bariatric Surgery Med/Surg
  • Skilled in pre- and post-op care of patients receiving fracture repair, joint replacement, spinal, and gastric sleeve bypass surgeries, early identification of complications following total hip and total knee replacement, joint replacement rehabilitation and discharge planning, pain management (acute and chronic)
  • BUMC Tucson – Orthopedic and Bariatric Surgery Med/Surg

Certified Patient Care Associate

Banner Health
Tucson, AZ
11.2020 - 04.2023
  • Company Overview: BUMC Tucson – Neuro Med/Surg
  • Provided routine patient care to promote patient comfort and support the overall plan of care
  • BUMC Tucson – Neuro Med/Surg

Home Health Aide

Savannah, GA
03.2017 - 05.2019
  • Provided in-home healthcare and transportation for an elderly client

General Manager

Blick Art Materials / Primary Art Supply
Savannah, GA
01.2008 - 09.2016
  • Managed 2,300–9,000 sq ft retail sales floors
  • Hired and supervised an average of 15 employees
  • Maximized sales to meet company financial goals
  • Tracked monthly sales to create budgets for inventory acquisition and physical improvements to buildings

Property Manager

Cicada Investments
Savannah, GA
05.2004 - 12.2007
  • Served as liaison to renters of a commercial events venue
  • Scheduled contractors on worksites during all phases of renovation

Research Assistant

Oregon Health Sciences University, Neurological Science
Portland, OR
01.2002 - 12.2003
  • Conducted data collection and analysis for investigator-designed basic science studies applicable to understanding the development of complex regional pain syndrome in trigeminal neuralgia patients
  • Sourced, purchased, and maintained laboratory equipment & supplies

Research Specialist/Lab Manager

The University of Arizona, College of Medicine, Physiology
Tucson, AZ
02.1998 - 12.2001
  • Collected control of breathing data from 6–12-year-old children in the TuCasa Study (Tucson Children's Sleep Apnea Study) at the Arizona Respiratory Center
  • Trained and supervised student employees
  • Conducted basic science and clinical studies designed by principal investigator, Ralph Fregosi, Ph.D

Patient Care Assistant

Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital, Radiology, Cath Lab
Tucson, AZ
01.1997 - 01.1998

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Arizona State University
Phoenix, Arizona
01-2026

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Pima Community College
Tucson, Arizona
12.2022

Licensed Nursing Assistant -

Pima Community College
Tucson, Arizona
10.2020

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona
12.1996

Skills

  • Clinical judgment
  • Care plan development
  • SBAR communication
  • Acute and rehabilitative care
  • Patient assessment
  • IV management

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, California, RN95391731, Arizona, 248744
  • Basic Life Support for Providers (BLS), American Heart Association, 01/01/25
  • Clinical Preceptor Training, BUMC Tucson, 01/01/22

Publications

  • Ventilatory drive and the apnea-hypopnea index in six-to-twelve-year-old children, Fregosi RF, Quan SF, Jackson AC, Kaemingk KL, Morgan WJ, Goodwin JL, Reeder JC, Cabrera RK, & Antonio E., BMC Pulmonary Medicine, 4, 1, 4, 2004, https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2466-4-4
  • Effect of pulmonary stretch receptor feedback and CO2 on upper airway and respiratory pump muscle activity in the rat, Bailey, E. F., Jones, C. L., Reeder, J. C., Fuller, D. D., & Fregosi, R. F., The Journal of Physiology, 532, Pt 2, 525–534, 2001, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-7793.2001.0525f.x

Licenses

  • California RN License, RN95391731
  • Arizona RN License, 248744

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Banner Health
04.2023 - Current

Certified Patient Care Associate

Banner Health
11.2020 - 04.2023

Home Health Aide

03.2017 - 05.2019

General Manager

Blick Art Materials / Primary Art Supply
01.2008 - 09.2016

Property Manager

Cicada Investments
05.2004 - 12.2007

Research Assistant

Oregon Health Sciences University, Neurological Science
01.2002 - 12.2003

Research Specialist/Lab Manager

The University of Arizona, College of Medicine, Physiology
02.1998 - 12.2001

Patient Care Assistant

Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital, Radiology, Cath Lab
01.1997 - 01.1998

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Arizona State University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Pima Community College

Licensed Nursing Assistant -

Pima Community College

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

Northern Arizona University
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