Jennifer Spears

• Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and healthcare team.
• Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
• Conducted image-guided procedures to provide information to physicians through test result imaging and documentation.
• Performed diverse technical, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in Interventional Radiology department.

• Managed pharmacological treatment for weight loss and health maintenance.
• Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and providing appropriate treatment according to symptoms.
• Initiate and maintain intravenous treatments according to symptoms and needs of patient.

• Deliver primary care for patients, including diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.
• Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
• Educated patients on procedures, treatment plans, medications and preventive measures.

• Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
• Helped nursing staff provide quality, competent patient care for diverse emergencies.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.

Surgical Weight loss, Pediatric and Adult Emergency Department

• Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
• Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and healthcare team.
• Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
• Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to all patients.

• Supported nurse manager with employee development and care quality management.
• Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
• Offered clinical leadership and oversight to 60-bed neonatal intensive care unit, including daily scheduling, tasking and administration.

• Delivered high level of care to each and every patient from initial contact until delivery to receiving hospital.
• Performed lifesaving procedures in transit, which included CPR and endotracheal intubation, chest tube placement, pericardiocentesis, central line placement.
• Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.

Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care and Emergency Department

• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.