Jennifer Stringfellow
Registered Nurse, BSN
Holly Springs,NC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (BSN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
UNC Health Care
Holly Springs, NC
06.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Wake Medical Health And Hospitals
Cary, NC
02.2012 - 06.2018
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wake Medical Health And Hospitals
Cary, NC
08.2009 - 02.2012
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Maintained complete confidentiality with patient information to provide professional, secure medical services.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC 01.2010 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC 12.2016 - 12.2018
Skills
Patient and family advocacy
Patient evaluation
Infection control measures
Experienced in EPIC
Precepting
High level of autonomy
Physical assessments
EMR / EHR
Vaccine administration
Performing EKGs
Relationship building
Strong clinical judgment
Emergency Procedures
BLS Certified
Trained to provide life saving measures to anyone who is experiencing cardiac arrest, respiratory distress or an obstructed airway. Certified and experienced in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), using automated external defibrillators (AED) and relieving airway obstructions in patients of every age.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UNC Health Care
06.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
12.2016 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Wake Medical Health And Hospitals
02.2012 - 06.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wake Technical Community College
01.2010 - 12.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wake Medical Health And Hospitals
08.2009 - 02.2012