Jennifer Smith
4731 Bowes Ave. West Mifflin,PA
Summary
I am a knowledgeable Health Educator focused on improving health in individuals and specific groups by using education and public awareness strategies. Effective teacher with strong communication and relationship building skills. Prepared to bring 23 years experience to a challenging new role with growth potential.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient Clinical Nurse Coordinator
UPMC-Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment Center
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2022 - Current
- Managed time points and logistics of provider appointments and medication administration for osteoporosis
- Obtained prior authorization for osteoporosis medications
- Reviewed laboratory results, x-rays and other diagnostic tests to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment plans.
- Educated team members, patients and family members on care plans, medication regimes and protocols.
Transitional Care Coordinator
UPMC Health Plan Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2019 - 03.2022
- Utilize computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Help patients navigate healthcare system and care options by educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process.
- Gathered community resources and coordinated referrals to obtain services.
- Performed psychosocial assessments and evaluations of current needs.
Clinical Nurse Research Coordinator
The University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2016 - 09.2019
- Recruit participants for the study by holding events, tables, and games at the facilities where the participants live.
- Consent them to the study via teach back methods and if needed engage power of attorney
- Screen the participants which include taking a medical history, minor physical assessment, evaluate medications
- Perform phlebotomy and process and store specimens
- Education on bone health and treatment
- Insertion of Intravenous catheter and administer infusions and injections
- Maintain research documentation via paper and point of care
- Fulfilled the amount of randomized subjects needed for the study saturation
Home Health Nurse
UPMC/Jefferson Home health
West Mifflin, PA
12.2007 - 01.2016
- Served as a liaison between patients and physicians to assist patients in understanding their treatment plans.
- Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD, CAD, diabetes.
- Medication reconciliation and education
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Monitored patients with acute conditions.
- Performed phlebotomy and IV procedures and responsible for care of picc lines and midline. Educated patients on how to administer IV infusions through picc lines and midlines
Patient Educator
American Healthways
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2005 - 12.2007
- Telephonic Education for insured patients with diagnosis of coronary artery disease, diabetes, and congestive heart failure.
- Assessed if patients were following the wellness follow up on their diseases for example yearly dilated retinal exams, and foot examinations for diabetic patients.
- Worked with telehealth patients who had congestive heart failure to monitor daily weight, blood pressures and pulse oximetry
- Met daily quota for patient contact and time on the phone.
Emergency Room Nurse
Jefferson Regional Medical Center
Clairton, PA
01.2000 - 06.2006
- Cared for patients in an emergency setting.
- Calculated drug doses and administered via oral, iv, injection, topical, central lines, and nasally
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as putting in central lines, chest tubes, tracheostomy tubes, wound incise and drain, twilight anesthesia.
- Documentation on all procedures and observations via paper and computer
Cardiothoracic Surgery Floor Nurse
The western Pennsylvania Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
08.1998 - 01.2000
- Cared for the post open heart patient
- Assessed healing and pain level of surgical patient
- Observed heart rate and rhythm
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as putting in and removing chest tubes, removal of pericardial pacemaker leads, phlebotomy and IV
- Administered multiple cardiac drugs and assessed their effectiveness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - nursing
California University Of Pennsylvania
05.2021
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
The Western Pennsylvania School Of Nursing
Skills
- Patient Education
- Medication Administration
- Clinical Documentation
- Care Coordination
Affiliations
Certified Case Manager
American Heart Association CPR certified
UPMC ACES award winner 2008
Timeline
Outpatient Clinical Nurse Coordinator
UPMC-Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment Center
01.2022 - Current
Transitional Care Coordinator
UPMC Health Plan Inc.
09.2019 - 03.2022
Clinical Nurse Research Coordinator
The University of Pittsburgh
01.2016 - 09.2019
Home Health Nurse
UPMC/Jefferson Home health
12.2007 - 01.2016
Patient Educator
American Healthways
06.2005 - 12.2007
Emergency Room Nurse
Jefferson Regional Medical Center
01.2000 - 06.2006
Cardiothoracic Surgery Floor Nurse
The western Pennsylvania Hospital
08.1998 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Science - nursing
California University Of Pennsylvania
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
The Western Pennsylvania School Of Nursing
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