Jennifer Richardson
Madera,CA
Summary
Compassionate, dedicated registered nurse with a progressive career history, providing care to diverse patient populations in fast paced environment, including inpatient and outpatient settings, with ability to remain calm when handling difficult, high stress situations. Determination to acquire a position that challenges me both professional and personal, offering opportunities for leadership role. Ability to utilize strengths including time management, relationship building, and problem solving skills will increase chance for collaboration, motivation, and creation of better outcomes for our common goal, the "why", OUR PATIENTS!
Understanding the importance of consistent development when building strong relationships with patients and families, and establishing trust by exhibiting advocacy by means of empathetic communication, respectful, and caring demeanor, while always displaying accountability. This creates mutual commitment and ability for positive outcomes when developing and implementation of care plans, education, and follow up care, ensuring the highest quality of healthcare.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
CGA-Dr. Akhtar
Madera, CA
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
School Registered Nurse
Chowchilla Union High School District
Chowchilla, CA
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries
- Work with multidisciplinary team carrying out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Attended IEP meetings as part of the multidisciplinary team providing input on the student's educational program based on his and her medical condition.
CTE Health Science Instructor-School RN
MUSD_MTEC
Madera, CA
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Organize and facilitated lab activities for students to gain hands-on experience with health science equipment.
- Assisted in the development of new curricula that met state standards for Health Science education.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach Health Science topics such as nutrition, medical terminology, and anatomy.
- Collaborated with other teachers to ensure quality instruction across all Health Science courses.
REGISTERED NURSE
Valley Children's Healthcare
Madera, CA
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Utilized age-specific teaching techniques when educating patients and families on self-care strategies.
- Attended educational workshops to maintain current competency and licensure in pediatric nursing specialty.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Instructed parents and guardians regarding home care needs such as medication administration and disease management.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
South University
08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fresno Pacific University
05.2019
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Fresno City College
12.2011
Skills
- Case Management
- Patient Education
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Care Planning
- ADL Assistance
- Patient Assessment
- Staff Supervision
- Patient/Family Advocacy
- Home Health
- Treatment Planning
- SBAR Communication
- Admission/Discharge
Certification
- Registered Nurse-RN
- Public Health Nurse-PHN
- BLS, ACLS, PALS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE
CGA-Dr. Akhtar
06.2022 - 10.2023
School Registered Nurse
Chowchilla Union High School District
08.2021 - 07.2022
CTE Health Science Instructor-School RN
MUSD_MTEC
08.2019 - 08.2021
REGISTERED NURSE
Valley Children's Healthcare
06.2017 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Nursing
South University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fresno Pacific University
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Fresno City College