Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
Certification
Timeline
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Jennifer Warren

Alexandria,VA

Summary

Dedicated registered nurse with over 5 years of comprehensive patient care experience. Committed to providing excellent quality care to patients, seeking a position to refine advanced skills and knowledge. Decorated U.S. Navy Veteran, former Police Officer, and nearing completion of BSN in Nursing at American Military University. Brings a unique blend of discipline, adaptability, and a strong work ethic to any healthcare setting.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Wound Care Nurse

Inova Specialty Hospital
10.2023 - Current
  • Plans, organizes, and implements the Wound and Skin Care Program in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
  • Performs weekly visual skin inspections, complex wound assessments, and documentation for 24 LTACH patients, monitoring progression and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
  • Participates in weekly interdisciplinary team conferences reporting wound care goals and barriers to discharge.
  • Trains new staff members on pressure injury identification and prevention as well as aseptic protocols and proper wound dressing procedures.
  • Assists surgeons in performing wound debridements, ensuring optimal patient safety and comfort during the procedure.
  • Autonomously completed an NAWCO approved WCC course. In the process of taking WCC certification exam.

Registered Nurse

Birchaven Retirement Village
08.2019 - 10.2023
  • Provided direct patient-centered care to high acuity residents: rehabilitation, hospice, and positive COVID-19, as well as long term and dementia patients.
  • Managed care of rehabilitation patients from admission to discharge by conducting assessments, identifying changes in patient condition and health risks, and collaborated with professional care team to plan care. Provided discharge plan teaching to ensure continuity of care.
  • Performed wound care dressing, documentation, and evaluation for optimum healing.
  • Educated patients on preventive care and lifestyle choices to improve overall health.
  • Monitored pain and symptoms of terminally ill patients and provided guidance and support to their families.

Police Officer

St. Rita's Medical Center Police Department
08.2010 - 05.2017
  • Expert in deescalating violent situations with mental health patients.
  • Resolved complex patient and/or visitor problems or complaints.
  • Displayed sound judgment under pressure during control of large crowds, as many as 70, in the Emergency Department, during the treatment of gunshot victims.
  • Investigated accidents, damage to property, and crimes.
  • Trained new officers on patrol duties, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
  • Autonomously completed additional training, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.

Master-at-Arms

U.S. Navy (Active Duty and Reserve)
02.1999 - 09.2015
  • Honorable Discharge
  • Secret Security Clearance
  • Master at Arms Petty Officer 2nd Class stationed aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower CVN-69 in Norfolk, VA. Volunteered for the duty of Master-at-Arms.
  • Aviation Ordnanceman Petty Officer 3rd Class stationed at AOC Detachment, NAS Oceana, in Virginia Beach, VA. Assigned to the Armory.
  • Previously stationed aboard USS Enterprise CVN-65 in Norfolk, VA. Assigned to Weapons Department, Aviation Ordnance Control Division.

Police Officer

Norfolk Police Department
08.2006 - 03.2008
  • Protected life and property, enforced laws and ordinances, and reduced criminal activity in assigned area.
  • Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles, and premises.
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses and complainants.
  • Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
  • Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.

Education

Associate Degree - Nursing

James A. Rhodes State College
Lima, OH
12.2018

Ohio Peace Officer Certification -

Eastland-Fairfield Police Academy
Groveport, OH
2009

Skills

    Bilingual French/English

    Strong Clinical Judgment

    Problem-Solving

    Interdisciplinary Collaboration

    Staff Education

    Patient Advocacy

    Patient/Family Education

    Wound Assessment

    Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

Awards

Two Navy Good Conduct Medals
Two Naval Reserve Merit Service Medals
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal

Certification

Virginia Board of Nursing

Multi-State License # 0001322974


ACLS Provider valid until 02/2026


BLS Provider valid until 03/31/2025

Timeline

Wound Care Nurse

Inova Specialty Hospital
10.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Birchaven Retirement Village
08.2019 - 10.2023

Police Officer

St. Rita's Medical Center Police Department
08.2010 - 05.2017

Police Officer

Norfolk Police Department
08.2006 - 03.2008

Master-at-Arms

U.S. Navy (Active Duty and Reserve)
02.1999 - 09.2015

Associate Degree - Nursing

James A. Rhodes State College

Ohio Peace Officer Certification -

Eastland-Fairfield Police Academy

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