JENNIFER SACCO
Summerville,SC
Summary
Competent and caring Registered Nurse offering four years coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume hospital and skilled facility environments. Demonstrated ability to perform with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with grace and efficiency. 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
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Medsurg RN
Hartsville Memorial Hospital
Hartsville, SC
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Medsurg RN
Beaufort Memorial Hospital
Beaufort, SC
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Trident Hospital
North Charleston, SC
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Facilitated operations of 30-bed medical-surgical floor, managing resources and directing work of nursing staff and patient care technicians
RN, Rehab Nurse
Trident Hospital
North Charleston , SC
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
Supervisor
VILLAGE OF SUMMERVILLE SKILLED REHAB
Summerville, SC
07.2018 - 10.2020
- 1 year Medication and IV administration Patient discharging Acute and rehabilitative care Catheter change and preparation Wound Management Gastrostomy tube care CPR certified, BLS.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows
- Directed staff and managed annual capital budget
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals
Nurse
ENCOMPASS REHAB/HEALTH SOUTH
North Charleston, SC
09.2018 - 03.2019
- With wound care and supervisor experience.
- RN, Rehab nurse.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Administered colostomies and ostomies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Oversaw nursing operations for Rehab unit, delivering leadership, assistance and management for staff of 30.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
- Treated complex wounds not healed in 3-4 weeks, including diabetic ulcers, vascular wounds and trauma-related wounds.
- Classified wounds using staging system based on visual evaluation of affected tissue.
- Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
- Helped patients with admissions process.
Oncology Hematology Nurse
ART
, SC
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Emotionally supported patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering comfort.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE -
NURSING
Medical University of SC
12.2017
Skills
- Treatment Preparation
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Patient Care Oversight
- Patient Care Assessment
- Intravenous Therapy
- Feeding Assistance
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Acute Care Expertise
- Medication Administration
- Oncology
- Critical Care
Timeline
Medsurg RN
Hartsville Memorial Hospital
02.2022 - 04.2022
Medsurg RN
Beaufort Memorial Hospital
11.2021 - 02.2022
RN, Medical-Surgical
Trident Hospital
10.2020 - 01.2022
RN, Rehab Nurse
Trident Hospital
10.2020 - 01.2022
Nurse
ENCOMPASS REHAB/HEALTH SOUTH
09.2018 - 03.2019
Supervisor
VILLAGE OF SUMMERVILLE SKILLED REHAB
07.2018 - 10.2020
Oncology Hematology Nurse
ART
03.2018 - 06.2018
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE -
NURSING
Medical University of SC