Jennifer Sparks
Evansville,AR
Summary
HIghy motivated nursing professional with 22 years of experience with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Washington Regional Medical Center
Fayetteville, AR
01.2019 - Current
- Oversee and assess patient physical and emotional needs while working with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop a plan of care for patients.
- Administer medications per physician orders and monitors any changes in patient condition.
- Communicate with patients and their families to educate them from admission through discharge.
- Precept students during their clinical rotations, and new hires during orientation.
Registered Nurse
LiquidAgents Healthcare LLC
Plano, TX
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Oversee and assess patient physical and emotional needs while working with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop a plan of care for patients.
- Administer medications per physician orders and monitors any changes in patient condition.
- Communicate with patients and their families to educate them from admission through discharge.
- Precept students during their clinical rotations, and new hires during orientation.
Registered Nurse
CHI St. VIncent
Hot Springs, AR
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and adapt individualized plans of care to achieve patient care and recovery goals.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Registered Nurse
LiquidAgents Healthcare LLC
Plano, TX
11.2016 - 12.2017
- Delivered direct nursing care while following established policies, procedures and protocols.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Registered Nurse
Mercy
Ft. Smith, AR
12.2015 - 11.2016
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and adapt individualized plans of care to achieve patient care and recovery goals.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Peachtree Assisted Living
Mena, AR
09.2014 - 12.2015
- Observed and reported patient reactions and improvements or deteriorations.
- Coordinated and tasked professional and paraprofessional nursing staff to maintain continuum of care.
- Administered patient care to patients by initiating preventative and rehabilitative interventions, assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADL), positioning, mobilization and personal hygiene support.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mercy
Rogers, AR
09.2013 - 09.2014
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
- Administered medication and IV therapies.
- Educated clients, patients, and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mena Regional Health System
Mena, AR
06.2008 - 09.2013
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northwest Medical Center
Springdale, AR
11.2003 - 06.2008
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Administered medication and IV therapies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rich Mountain Community College
Mena, AR2015
Technical Certificate - Nursing
Rich Mountain Community College
Mena, AR2003
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Strong communicator
- Mentor
- Time management
- Dedicated
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Washington Regional Medical Center
01.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
LiquidAgents Healthcare LLC
06.2018 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse
CHI St. VIncent
12.2017 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse
LiquidAgents Healthcare LLC
11.2016 - 12.2017
Registered Nurse
Mercy
12.2015 - 11.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Peachtree Assisted Living
09.2014 - 12.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mercy
09.2013 - 09.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mena Regional Health System
06.2008 - 09.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northwest Medical Center
11.2003 - 06.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rich Mountain Community College
Technical Certificate - Nursing
Rich Mountain Community College
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