Jennifer Shrader
Clarksville,MD
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Medstar Health, enhancing patient satisfaction and outcomes through expert medication administration and compassionate care. Skilled in patient assessments and staff leadership, I've significantly contributed to team competency and patient recovery, ensuring high-quality care delivery and improved clinical standards. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Clinical Mentor
Medstar Health
11.2007 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Evaluated nursing staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and tailored interventions for skill enhancement.
- Contributed to higher patient satisfaction scores by ensuring high-quality care delivery from well-trained nursing staff.
- Improved clinical competency of staff members through regular training sessions and hands-on mentoring.
- Served as a reliable resource for nursing staff seeking advice on challenging cases or unique patient situations, promptly addressing concerns with expert knowledge and practical solutions.
Registered Nurse
Howard County General Hospital
08.2004 - 01.2008
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Howard Community College
Columbia, MD05.2004
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound Care
- Patient Monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care Planning
- Patient Management
- Care Plan Development
- Family Education
- Nursing staff leadership
- Lab result interpretation
- Team Coordination
- EMR Systems
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- High level of autonomy
- Chronic Disease Management
- ADL Assistance
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Relations
- Data Collection
- HIPAA Education
- Removing sutures
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Seizure Management
- Feeding Assistance
- Home Health Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse Clinical Mentor
Medstar Health
11.2007 - Current
Registered Nurse
Howard County General Hospital
08.2004 - 01.2008
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Howard Community College