Jennifer Senior
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.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bramblebush Pediatrics
10.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated families on disease management and preventive care strategies to enhance patient outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying changes in condition to facilitate timely interventions.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, providing guidance on best practices and pediatric nursing standards.
- Administered vaccinations and medications accurately, ensuring optimal treatment efficacy and patient safety.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate and empathetic communication with children and families.
- Assessed pediatric patients'' growth and development, identifying potential issues early for timely intervention.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple specialists while maintaining clear communication channels between all parties involved in a child''s care plan.
- Interacted with child welfare personnel and social workers in cases involving concerns about overall well-being.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Substitute School Nurse
Falmouth Public Schools
10.2022 - Current
- Coordinated health services, ensuring compliance with healthcare protocols and school policies.
- Managed student health records, maintaining confidentiality and accuracy in documentation.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, prioritizing student safety and well-being.
- Assessed acute health issues, providing immediate care and appropriate referrals when necessary.
- Supported students with chronic conditions by developing individualized healthcare plans in collaboration with their primary care providers.
- Ensured timely response to emergencies by maintaining current certifications in CPR, First Aid, and other pertinent training programs.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
Falmouth Pediatric Associates
05.2014 - 09.2021
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications & immunizations to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Phone triage nurse for multiple pediatric offices on call.
- Medical Home Care coordination with Boston Children's Hospital.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Performed vision and hearing screenings.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient progress, documenting changes in condition and adjusting care approaches as necessary for optimal outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Luke's Hospital
08.2014 - 12.2014
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Administered emergency care and triage in high-pressure situations, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Tobey Hospital
11.2013 - 08.2014
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Monitored cardiac rhythms and vital signs to ensure patient safety and timely interventions.
Education
Health Sciences
Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, MAAssociate of Science - Nursing
Quincy College
01.2013
Skills
- Child welfare services coordination
- Immunization administration
- Diabetes management
- Emotional intelligence
- Behavioral management
- Supports children with physical and mental challenges
- Triaging/Critical decision-making
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Infection control
- Skilled in asthma treatment strategies
- Growth and development monitoring
- Pediatric nursing care
- Family education
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - RN2284436
- CPR/BLS certified through American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bramblebush Pediatrics
10.2022 - Current
Substitute School Nurse
Falmouth Public Schools
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Luke's Hospital
08.2014 - 12.2014
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
Falmouth Pediatric Associates
05.2014 - 09.2021
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Tobey Hospital
11.2013 - 08.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Quincy College
Health Sciences
Cape Cod Community College
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