Jennifer Lohrer RN
Plantation,Florida
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. To seek and maintain a school nurse position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Emergency Registered Nurse
Broward Health Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
- Provided basic educational services to parents and guardians on topics such as child growth and development and special needs.
- Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities.
- Aided in designing healthcare plans for pediatric patients based on individual medical needs and living situations.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to assess holistic healthcare profiles of pediatric patients.
- Prevented spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Promoted culture of safety within healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Registered Nurse, Adult Hematology/Oncology Nurse
West Side Regional Hospital
12.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Registered Nurse- Med Surg/ Tele Adult Care
Broward Health Medical Center
08.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
Plantation Fire Department Volunteer Fire Fighter
City Of Plantation
01.2023 - Current
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale05.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
Plantation Fire Academy
City Of Plantation Skills
- Clear Patient Communication
- Wound care management
- Diabetes Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Administering Immunizations
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient Monitoring
- Taking Vitals/Triaging
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Preventive Health Education
- Family Education
- Vaccine administration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Medication and IV administration
- Procedure preparations/Sedation
- Intravenous therapy
- Infant vitals monitoring
- IV setup/IV insertion
Certification
ACLS, BLS, Nursing License #9486701, PALS, Fire 1 Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Adult Hematology/Oncology Nurse
West Side Regional Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Pediatric Emergency Registered Nurse
Broward Health Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
Plantation Fire Department Volunteer Fire Fighter
City Of Plantation
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse- Med Surg/ Tele Adult Care
Broward Health Medical Center
08.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
Plantation Fire Academy