Jennifer Thelen
Summary
Qualified ACHPN certified palliative care nurse practitioner with background in providing compassionate care to patients with serious illnesses. Extensive experience in developing individualized care plans and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient's comfort and quality of life. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage symptoms and provide emotional support to patients and families.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
Advocate Health
06.2021 - Current
- Enhanced communication among healthcare providers by establishing clear lines of communication and fostering a team-based approach to patient care.
- Developed individualized care plans for optimal symptom management and improved quality of life for patients and families.
- Advocated for patients' needs within the healthcare system, ensuring access to appropriate resources such as home health services or hospice care when indicated.
- Contributed to ongoing quality improvement initiatives within the institution, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes as needed to enhance patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, treatment options, advance directives, and end-of-life care planning.
- Mentored nursing staff on best practices in palliative care delivery to enhance the overall quality of nursing care provided within the institution.
- Managed complex pain symptoms through medication adjustments, non-pharmacological interventions, and referral to appropriate specialists when necessary.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities related to palliative care nursing practice to remain current on industry trends and standards of practice.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining thorough documentation and communication with other healthcare providers involved in patients' care plans.
- Facilitated goals of care discussions with patients and their families, ensuring that patients' wishes were honored in decision-making processes.
- Fostered strong relationships with patients and their families through empathetic listening, clear communication, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Evaluated effectiveness of palliative interventions over time by monitoring patient responses and adjusting treatment plans accordingly based on clinical judgement.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide a holistic approach to patient care, addressing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and comprehensive palliative care to patients with chronic and life-limiting illnesses.
- Served as a resource for nursing staff and other interdisciplinary team members seeking guidance on palliative care best practices and symptom management techniques.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during difficult transitions in illness trajectories.
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
Heartland Care Partners/Manor Care
04.2020 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide a holistic approach to patient care, addressing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and comprehensive palliative care to patients with chronic and life-limiting illnesses.
- Managed complex pain symptoms through medication adjustments, non-pharmacological interventions, and referral to appropriate specialists when necessary.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities related to palliative care nursing practice to remain current on industry trends and standards of practice.
- Served as a resource for nursing staff and other interdisciplinary team members seeking guidance on palliative care best practices and symptom management techniques.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during difficult transitions in illness trajectories.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining thorough documentation and communication with other healthcare providers involved in patients' care plans.
- Enhanced communication among healthcare providers by establishing clear lines of communication and fostering a team-based approach to patient care.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients' physical symptoms, psychosocial issues, spiritual concerns, and family dynamics to inform tailored treatment plans.
- Facilitated goals of care discussions with patients and their families, ensuring that the patient''s wishes were honored in decision-making processes.
- Developed individualized care plans for optimal symptom management and improved quality of life for patients and families.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, treatment options, advance directives, and end-of-life care planning.
- Fostered strong relationships with patients and their families through empathetic listening, clear communication, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Mentored nursing staff on best practices in palliative care delivery to enhance the overall quality of nursing care provided within the institution.
- Evaluated effectiveness of palliative interventions over time by monitoring patient responses and adjusting treatment plans accordingly based on clinical judgement.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Provided patient-centered care in variety of clinical settings.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of St. Francis
Joliet, IL08-2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI04-2009
Master of Arts - French Language And Literature
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI12-1997
Skills
- Symptom assessment
- End-of-life care
- Physical assessment
- Family support
- Care coordination
- Ethical considerations
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Advance care planning
- Holistic care
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Patient advocacy
Hospice Experience
1.5 years experience working as a home hospice nurse with Vitas in Indiana.
2 years experience working as a hospice liaison with Advocate hospice.
Affiliations
- HPNA
- AANP
- Sigma Theta Tau
Certification
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) - American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse (ACPHN) - Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association
Timeline
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
Advocate Health
06.2021 - Current
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
Heartland Care Partners/Manor Care
04.2020 - 05.2021
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) - American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse (ACPHN) - Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association
Master of Science - Nursing
University of St. Francis
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Valley State University
Master of Arts - French Language And Literature
Michigan State University
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