Jennifer Towne
Ottawa,IL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, excelling in patient care management and clinical decision-making. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through holistic care and effective communication. Skilled in medication administration and team leadership, fostering a culture of safety and quality improvement in healthcare delivery.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center
05.1999 - Current
- Worked as secondary charge nurse to maintain quality and consistency of care within the unit.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Nursing
Purdue University Northwest
Hammond05-2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, Il05-2001
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient care management
- Comprehensive patient evaluations
- Health education support
- Clinical decision-making
- Healthcare advocacy
- IV therapy management
- Data telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Monitoring patient vitals
- Medication distribution
- Nursing team leadership
- Precepting
- Lab result interpretation
- Effective team coordination
- Proficient in catheter management
- Collaborative partnership development
- Process preparation
- Cardiovascular health support
- Epic use
Accomplishments
Previously awarded Daisy award for compassionate patient care.
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center
05.1999 - Current
Nursing
Purdue University Northwest
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Illinois Valley Community College
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