Jennifer Botkins
Odessa
Summary
Experienced registered nurse with over 10 years of experience in the acute hospital setting. Specializing in cardiac telemetry care for 3 years followed by specializing in Neurology/Neurosurgery in the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit for 11 years at a Level One Trauma Center. Responsible Registered Nurse with excellent communication skills demonstrated by over a decade of experience in healthcare. Excel at comprehensive assessment, development and implementation of care plans and management of the critically ill patient. Graduated with a Master's of Science in Nursing in 2016 and currently working as an APRN in the Neurosurgery specialty.
Dynamic Neurosurgical Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience at Advent Health Medical Group, specializing in acute care and patient advocacy. Proven ability to develop individualized treatment plans and perform thorough assessments, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Strong clinical judgment and collaboration skills enhance multidisciplinary teamwork, fostering effective communication and patient education.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neurosurgical Nurse Practitioner
Advent Health Medical Group Neurological Surgery
01.2023 - Current
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Implemented individualized patient care plans to address assessment findings.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to optimize pre-operative and post-operative patient management strategies.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, enhancing understanding of neurological conditions.
- Mentored new nurse practitioners, fostering skill development and promoting best practices in patient care.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
- Mentored nursing staff to enhance their clinical knowledge, skills, and confidence in practice.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
Neurosurgical Nurse Practitioner
USF Neurosurgery
06.2018 - 12.2022
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Supported patients in maintaining prescribed regimen of care.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Adhered to all hospital procedures, policies and protocols to support patient safety.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Formulated lists of current and past medical conditions.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention.
- Cared for post-surgical patients after cranial and spinal procedures.
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
- Discussed proposed surgical procedures, risk and potential complications with supervising physician and patient to obtain proper patient informed consent.
Clinical Registered Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
08.2008 - 12.2019
- Chronic patient care in cardiac telemetry unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 5 patients per shift.
- Patient care in Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 2 patients per shift.
- Charge nurse on cardiac telemetry floor and Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit. Oversaw average of 32 to 50 patients per shift.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
- Performed lab tests and communicated results.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Registered Nurse
St. Peter's Hospital
08.2007 - 08.2008
- Patient care in cardiac telemetry unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for up to 8 patients per shift.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
South University
Tampa, FL2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Russell Sage College
Troy, NY 121802006
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Neuroscience specialized
- Acute care expertise
- High level of autonomy
- Qualified critical care nurse
- Patient and family advocacy
- Thorough physical assessments
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Patient/family focused
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Multitasking abilities
- Collaboration
- Patient education
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Treatment plan development
- American academy of nurse practitioners member
- Experienced preceptor
- Diagnostic test interpretation
- Healthcare education
Certification
- Registered Nurse in New York State in 2007
- Registered Nurse, 2008, License 9280354
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certified 2007 to present
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified 2007 to present
- NIH Stroke Scale Certified
- American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners Certified 2017 to present
Timeline
Neurosurgical Nurse Practitioner
Advent Health Medical Group Neurological Surgery
01.2023 - Current
Neurosurgical Nurse Practitioner
USF Neurosurgery
06.2018 - 12.2022
Clinical Registered Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
08.2008 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse
St. Peter's Hospital
08.2007 - 08.2008
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
South University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Russell Sage College
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