JENNIFER RENTMEESTER
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE, CRITICAL CARE FLOAT POOL
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient 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.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions including Prismax CRRT and Impella.
REGISTERED NURSE III – INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (ICU)
Shady Grove Medical Center
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Provided care for one to three patients in a medical ICU
- Selected and served as a member of the Adventist Preceptor Academy (Cohort IV)
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.Precepted and mentored new staff members
- Served as a SuperUser for Cerner Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- Awarded ICU Employee of the Month January 2023
- Provided care for patients with intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)
- Provided care for patients with external ventricular drain (EVD)
- Performed continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) using NxStage
- Monitored hemodynamic measurements
- Performed targeted temperature management (TTM)
- Provided care for patients with Covid-19, including proning
- Managed patients for organ procurement
- Titrated infusions as per ordered parameters
- Responded to emergencies as relief rapid response nurse.
REGISTERED NURSE – INTERMEDIATE CARE UNIT (IMCU)
MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided care for four to five patients in ICU stepdown unit
- Transported patients from the Emergency Department.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
REGISTERED NURSE – NEURO PROGRESSIVE CARE UNIT (PCU)
St. Joseph Medical Center
01.2016 - 05.2019
- Provided care for two to four patients
- Unit specialties include; stroke, seizure, head injuries/trauma in a Level II Trauma Center
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Assisted the physician with bedside procedures including moderate sedation
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
CHARGE NURSE – CARDIOVASCULAR CARE UNIT
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
07.2014 - 10.2015
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Facilitated ongoing education for nursing staff through in-service training sessions and workshops on relevant topics.
- Enhanced patient care quality by leading team of nurses to adopt evidence-based practices.
REGISTERED NURSE – CARDIOVASCULAR CARE UNIT
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
01.2013 - 10.2015
- Provided care for five patients after cardiovascular interventional radiology or surgery including; coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), aortic valve replacement, mitral valve replacement, and carotid endarterectomy
- Precepted and mentor new staff members
- Interpreted cardiac rhythms
- Notify physicians of arrhythmia or change
- Monitored patients with epicardial wires and remove wires as ordered
- Monitored patients with chest tubes and remove chest tubes as ordered.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
ADJUNCT FACULTY – CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING
Western Oklahoma State College
02.2014 - 05.2015
- Instructed groups of eight to ten students in an Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN) Program on clinical application and critical thinking skills
- Taught physical assessment skills and review electronic charting
- Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes and clinical logs.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Developed strong rapport with students, offering support and guidance throughout their academic journey as an approachable mentor figure.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by addressing individual student needs and fostering open communication.
CHARGE NURSE - RENAL DIALYSIS MEDICAL UNIT
Baptist Hospital-St. Thomas Midtown
10.2009 - 12.2012
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Assisted with scheduling through the use of API Active Staffer
- Directed staff and visitors during emergency phase drills.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
REGISTERED NURSE - RENAL DIALYSIS MEDICAL UNIT
Baptist Hospital-St. Thomas Midtown
07.2007 - 12.2012
- Provided care for six patients in medical surgical unit
- Educated patients for start of peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis treatments, care of access device, and diet
- Administered medications, transfuse blood, perform dressing changes, document per protocol.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Education
Doctorate of Nursing Practice -
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis, TN05.2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN05.2007
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
Certification
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), 02/01/26
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 10/01/24
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 11/01/24
- TN Multi-state 161419
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
- American Association of Neuroscience Nurses (AANN)
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE, CRITICAL CARE FLOAT POOL
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
07.2023 - 07.2024
REGISTERED NURSE III – INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (ICU)
Shady Grove Medical Center
03.2020 - 03.2023
REGISTERED NURSE – INTERMEDIATE CARE UNIT (IMCU)
MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
08.2019 - 03.2020
REGISTERED NURSE – NEURO PROGRESSIVE CARE UNIT (PCU)
St. Joseph Medical Center
01.2016 - 05.2019
CHARGE NURSE – CARDIOVASCULAR CARE UNIT
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
07.2014 - 10.2015
ADJUNCT FACULTY – CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING
Western Oklahoma State College
02.2014 - 05.2015
REGISTERED NURSE – CARDIOVASCULAR CARE UNIT
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
01.2013 - 10.2015
CHARGE NURSE - RENAL DIALYSIS MEDICAL UNIT
Baptist Hospital-St. Thomas Midtown
10.2009 - 12.2012
REGISTERED NURSE - RENAL DIALYSIS MEDICAL UNIT
Baptist Hospital-St. Thomas Midtown
07.2007 - 12.2012
Doctorate of Nursing Practice -
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Austin Peay State University
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), 02/01/26
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 10/01/24
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 11/01/24
- TN Multi-state 161419
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