Jennifer Scroggins
New Albany,IN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care 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
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Clark Memorial Hospital
09.2013 - 08.2019
- Worked in pre/poet op. Starting IV's, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, doing direct patient care.
- Worked as a intra op circulator. Charting procedure documentation, assisting the doctor and anesthesiologist as needed, monitoring patients vitals, collecting and labeling patient specimens and sending them to the lab, entering patient orders. On weekends we did our own sedation, so I was in charge of administering that under doctor supervision.
- Worked as a scrub tech assisting the doctor during the procedure. Helping collect specimens, running equipment needed for each procedure and setting it all up.
- Worked in the scope room cleaning and disinfecting all endoscopy scopes.
- Worked as team leader relief.
- Procedures I am trained to scrub and circulate: EGD, Colonoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy, ERCP, Bronchoscopy, Liver Biopsy, Endoscopic Ultrasound, Colonoscopy with stool transplant, capsule endoscopy administration
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Clark Memorial Hospital
01.2008 - 09.2013
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Served as an effective liaison between patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication of relevant information.
- Worked as relief CRN when needed
Nursing Assistant, Intensive Care Unit
Clark Memorial Hospital
01.2004 - 12.2007
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Server
Tumbleweed
03.2000 - 09.2007
- Server
- Cook
- Hostess
- Carry Out
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
Cafeteria Associate
Clark Memorial Hopsital
02.2003 - 01.2004
- Took patients orders for meals in the hospital.
- Gathered food for each patient in accordance with their ordered diet.
- Delivered and picked up patients food trays.
- Stocked snack drawers and refrigerators on floors for patients food needs between meals.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Ivy Tech Community College of Sellersburg
Sellersburg, IN06-2007
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Licensed RN
- Critical Care
- CPR/ ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Clark Memorial Hospital
09.2013 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Clark Memorial Hospital
01.2008 - 09.2013
Nursing Assistant, Intensive Care Unit
Clark Memorial Hospital
01.2004 - 12.2007
Cafeteria Associate
Clark Memorial Hopsital
02.2003 - 01.2004
Server
Tumbleweed
03.2000 - 09.2007
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Ivy Tech Community College of Sellersburg
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