Jennifer Velander
AZ
Summary
Accomplished Pediatric Nurse with a progressive career history with Mayo Children's Hospital. Exceptional leader specializing in care coordination for home care needs of patients with tracheostomy airway management including a ventilator. Fostered effective relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude and cultural competence. Emphasized a proactive approach in identifying and addressing issues, optimizing a team environment and supporting the organization's goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Triage/Education Oncology Nurse
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop teaching strategies that included the teach-back method to confirm competency.
- Facilitated one-on-one cancer educational classes for patients and families, supporting positive patient outcomes and experiences.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real time on triage phone line.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Mayo Children's Hospital
06.1991 - 11.2023
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute illness or surgery and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge through ongoing education opportunities.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team including Social Services to assess and review cases involving concerns about the child's overall safety and well-being and report to Child Safety Advocacy team.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SDSkills
- Cultural Competence
- Maintaining Quality Assurance Standards
- Patient Safety
- Home Care Coordination
- Tracheostomy Care
- Wound Management
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Education
- Medical Office Administration
- Cancer Patient Management
- Postoperative Care
- Access Port Care
- Seizure Management
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Pain Management
Timeline
Triage/Education Oncology Nurse
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
03.2024 - 10.2024
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Mayo Children's Hospital
06.1991 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Augustana University
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