JENNIFER SUPRANO
Pgh.,PA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven 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. Looking for a change into a remote position.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE/HOME THERAPIES, CAP 3
FRESENIUS KIDNEY CARE
04.2022 - Current
- Assists in the identification, evaluation, selection and education of home dialysis candidates and home partners.
- Trains home dialysis patients and /or home partners on the safe effective operation and maintenance of all home dialysis equipment and treatment and treatment supplies through an organized and formal home dialysis training program.
- Performs ongoing systematic collection and analysis of dialysis data for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Assesses, collaborates and documents patient/family's basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
REGISTERED NURSE/ ICHD AND HOME THERAPIES
DAVITA DIALYSIS
04.2018 - 04.2022
- Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre-during-post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and documents int he patient medical record.
- Delegates appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff.
- Identifies expected outcomes, documents and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Makes referrals to social worker and registered dietitian as appropriate for individual patient education and counseling.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
RN CARE COORDINATOR
METRO COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE
11.2016 - 04.2018
- Provide direct care to patients such as, vitals, blood draws, assisting the clinician with procedures, providing patient instruction
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions post hospitalization.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
REGISTERED NURSE/DRUG AND ALCOHOL
PITTSBURGH PYRAMID HEALTHCARE
04.2016 - 11.2016
- Properly instruct and guide chemical dependency technicians in client care responsibilities
- Assess patients in active withdrawal and provide interventions to manage withdrawal symptoms
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
REGISTERED NURSE/CASE MANAGER/MENTAL HEALTH
NHS HUMAN SERVICES (MERAKEY)
11.2014 - 04.2016
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team communication through regular case conferences, promoting effective collaboration for optimal patient care.
- Streamlined care coordination processes to reduce hospital readmissions and emergency department visits.
- Developed professional relationships with community partners to enhance available support services for patients transitioning from acute care settings.
- Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Education
ASSOCIATES OF SCIENCE, NURSING -
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA05.2014
ASSOCIATE IN SPECIALIZED BUSINESS -
Monroeville School of Business
Monroeville, PA05.1994
Skills
- Data Collection
- Vaccine Administration
- Emergency Response
- Chronic Disease Management
- Precepting
- Care Planning
- Chart Updating
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Appointment Scheduling
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Patient Management
- Case Management
- Infection Control Measures
- EMR / EHR
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Team Coordination
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- High Level of Autonomy
- Care Plan Development
- Direct Patient Care
- Home Visits
- Physical Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Administering Immunizations
- Health and Wellness Expertise
Certification
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- Registered Nurse License #RN662846
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE/HOME THERAPIES, CAP 3
FRESENIUS KIDNEY CARE
04.2022 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE/ ICHD AND HOME THERAPIES
DAVITA DIALYSIS
04.2018 - 04.2022
RN CARE COORDINATOR
METRO COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE
11.2016 - 04.2018
REGISTERED NURSE/DRUG AND ALCOHOL
PITTSBURGH PYRAMID HEALTHCARE
04.2016 - 11.2016
REGISTERED NURSE/CASE MANAGER/MENTAL HEALTH
NHS HUMAN SERVICES (MERAKEY)
11.2014 - 04.2016
ASSOCIATES OF SCIENCE, NURSING -
Community College of Allegheny County
ASSOCIATE IN SPECIALIZED BUSINESS -
Monroeville School of Business