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Jennifer Saadat

Jennifer Saadat

West Columbia,SC

Summary

Dedicated and patient-focused Registered Nurse


recognized for excellence in care provision and


advocacy with proven strengths in acute patient care,


staff development and family support. Exceptional


multitasking abilities facilitate the management of


competing priorities while ensuring consistent


delivery of superior patient care. Outstanding


interpersonal and communication skills enhance


collaboration with patients, families and medical staff;


particularly within diverse cultural contexts. A


quality-focused leader committed to optimizing


patient outcomes through clinical expertise,


meticulous EMR documentation and effective


interdisciplinary collaboration.

Work History

Office Registered Nurse

Lexington Medical Center Heart and Vascular - Cardiology
07.2024 - 09.2025
  • Listens to patient, asks assessment questions and evaluates patient symptoms via telephone or patient messaging to determine severity of patient's condition and recommend the most appropriate course of action.


  • Provides medical guidance, assistance and education based on established protocols and provider recommendations in easy to understand terms.


  • Communicates with team healthcare members, providers and specialists to ensure continuity of care.


  • Accurately documents all patient interactions including symptoms, instructions given, the patient's understanding and agreement or disagreement of provided advisements.


  • Reports patient testing, procedure and lab results; including provider's recommendations, orders and referrals.


  • Completes medication refills and submits necessary prior authorizations.


  • Document, copy, fax and mail completed forms and paperwork.


  • Follows all procedures to effectively comply with HIPPA laws and prevent information breaches.


  • Participates in mandatory office education.


Bedside Neonatal Nurse

Levine Children's Hospital
01.2019 - 11.2023
  • Practices nursing within level IV NICU.


  • Cares for ELBW infants.


  • Communicates the patient's progress with the physician and all other disciplines involved in the care of critically ill infants.


  • Assists physicians and therapists during examination, treatment and procedures.


  • Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of Atrium Health.


  • Adheres to established performance standards.


  • Participates in activities to plan, measure and improve the quality of patient care.


  • Promotes a family entered care environment.

Bedside Neonatal Nurse

Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
09.2015 - 09.2017
  • Practices nursing within level IV NICU.


  • Assess, evaluates and cares for neonate and pediatric patients.


  • Cares for infants at risk related to premature birth, genetic defects, congenital anomalies; complex neurological and cardiac conditions.


  • Provides emotional support, encouragement, education and status updates to patient's family.

Bedside Neonatal Nurse

New Hanover Regional Medical Center
05.2015 - 09.2015
  • Cares for premature infants and newborns in level III NICU.


  • Uses critical thinking skills, determines patient care priorities and consults with other members of the medical team.


  • Possesses excellent time management skills.


  • Performs admissions and discharges in a timely manner.

Bedside Neonatal LNurse

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
02.2015 - 05.2015
  • Cares for premature infants and newborns in level III NICU.


  • Implements treatment protocols set forth by physicians.


  • Assesses, feeds and bathes newborn and critically ill infants.


  • Carries out treatment plans, administers medication and IV fluids to prematurely born infants.

Bedside Neonatal Nurse

Cottage Hospital
09.2014 - 01.2015
  • Cares for premature infants in level III NICU.


  • Prioritizes nursing care for assigned patients


  • Assists medical team with procedures such as spinal tap, central line placement, intubations and numerous other bedside procedures.


  • Assesses patient's pain and sedation requirements; advocates for patient's needs.

Bedside Neonatal Nurse

Marian Regional Medical Center
11.2013 - 05.2014
  • Cares for premature infants in level III NICU.


  • Identifies patient's age specific needs and collaborates with care team to alter treatment plans as necessary in order to meet those needs.


  • Advocates for infant's family's and their needs and provides emotional support.


  • Sets up monitors and medical equipment including cardiac, respiratory and blood pressure monitors; heated and humidified incubators, IV tubing and pumps along with a wide variety of oxygen delivery systems.


  • Closely monitors patient's fluid intake and output.


  • Closely monitors patients for slight status or condition changes.


  • Collaborates with other health care professionals to develop and revise treatment plans based on infant's changing needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Charleston Southern University
Charleston, South Carolina, SC
05-2002

Skills

  • Well organized
  • Motivated by challenge
  • Fosters open dialogue
  • Genuinely cares about people
  • Manages time well
  • Maintains positive attitude
  • Creates strong morale and spirit in teammates
  • Demonstrates real empathy with the joys and pains of others

Accomplishments

  • Contributed to the development and implementation of new nursing projects designed to improve patient care.


  • Provided extensive health education to patients' families, helping them understand, manage and improve their decision making skills.


  • Participated in National Association of Neonatal Nurses.

Certification

  • California Registered Nurse
  • South Carolina Multi-State Registered Nurse
  • CPR/BLS

Timeline

Office Registered Nurse

Lexington Medical Center Heart and Vascular - Cardiology
07.2024 - 09.2025

Bedside Neonatal Nurse

Levine Children's Hospital
01.2019 - 11.2023

Bedside Neonatal Nurse

Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
09.2015 - 09.2017

Bedside Neonatal Nurse

New Hanover Regional Medical Center
05.2015 - 09.2015

Bedside Neonatal LNurse

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
02.2015 - 05.2015

Bedside Neonatal Nurse

Cottage Hospital
09.2014 - 01.2015

Bedside Neonatal Nurse

Marian Regional Medical Center
11.2013 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Charleston Southern University
Jennifer Saadat