Jennifer Yaunk
Wahiawa
Summary
Diligent Nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Knowledgeable Critical Care Registered Nurse with superior knowledge of in depth treatments, techniques and diagnostic procedures. Adept at providing immediate and individualized care. Proficient in Epic, Cerner, McKesson, & Meditech use with proven history of efficient and effective triage.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ER RN Full Time Staff Nurse
UK Kings Daughter's Medical Center
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
ER RN, Full Time Staff Nurse
Pali Momi Medical Center
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Liaised with dispatch personnel to optimize skill distribution and minimize service lag times through careful engineering triage.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and promptly addressing critical needs.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during high-stress situations.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Administered appropriate medications and treatments, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery for improved patient health.
- Improved patient safety by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Reduced wait times by swiftly completing documentation and communicating effectively with medical staff.
ICU RN, Travel Contract
Charleston Area Medical Center, Level 1 Trauma
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
ICU RN, Travel Contract
Thomas Memorial Hospital
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
- Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
ER RN, Travel Contract
Soin Medical Center
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
ER RN, Travel Contract
Stark County Health Department
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
COVID-19 ICU RN, Travel Contract
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Ran CRRT on patients and monitored them hemodynamically.
- Participated in development of Patient Care Plans for patients experiencing COVID-19.
- Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families, and medical personnel.
- Educated patients and families about COVID-19 related illnesses, recommended protective measures, and treatments.
- Maintained confidentiality regarding test results and other protected patient information.
COVID-19 ICU RN, Travel Contract
Ben Taub Hospital
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Participated in development of Patient Care Plans for patients experiencing COVID-19.
- Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families, and medical personnel.
- Administered medications, assessed changes, and reported results to doctors.
- Educated patients and families about COVID-19 related illnesses, recommended protective measures, and treatments.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in critical care units.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
ER RN, Travel Contract
Elmhurst Hospital, Level 1 Trauma Center
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Participated in development of Patient Care Plans for patients experiencing COVID-19.
- Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families, and medical personnel.
- Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
ER RN, Travel Contract
Hazard ARH Medical Center
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Fostered professional collaboration and participation of staff in decisions affecting patient care and practice environment.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
ICU RN, Travel Contract
Lewis Gale Medical Center
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Aided physicians with various procedures, including bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery including CRRT, IABP, Bair Hugger, Cooling catheters, etc.
- Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
RN Unit Manager
Mountain Manor
07.2018 - 04.2019
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to several patients daily.
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Delivered expert case management, milieu management, medication administration and emergency intervention.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Actively engaged and participated in consults, patient care plan development and patient monitoring.
ICU RN
Pikeville Medical Center
04.2016 - 07.2018
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
ER RN
Three Rivers Medical Center
09.2012 - 04.2016
- Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
- Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
- Fostered professional collaboration and participation of staff in decisions affecting patient care and practice environment.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ashland Community And Technical College
Ashland, KY05.2011
Skills
- Trauma resuscitation & recovery
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Acute care expertise
- Intravenous therapy
- Medication Administration
- Tracheostomy Care
- Insulin medication assistance
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient Assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- EMR / EHR
- Patient and family advocacy
- OSHA safety expert
- Triaging
- Interpreting EKGs
- Prioritizing Patients
Certification
- RN License - 1130325 KY (Listed as Jennifer Maynard)
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC
- NIHSS
References
References:
Erin Billyeu, ICU Charge Nurse @ Elmhurst
(580) 540-0369
Kendra Johnson. ED Manager @ Soin Medical Center
(937) 422-5657
Corey Knowles ED Charge Nurse @ Charleston Area Medical Center
(229) 314-3064
Timeline
ER RN Full Time Staff Nurse
UK Kings Daughter's Medical Center
08.2024 - 12.2024
ER RN, Full Time Staff Nurse
Pali Momi Medical Center
09.2023 - 06.2024
ICU RN, Travel Contract
Charleston Area Medical Center, Level 1 Trauma
02.2023 - 05.2023
ICU RN, Travel Contract
Thomas Memorial Hospital
10.2022 - 02.2023
ER RN, Travel Contract
Soin Medical Center
09.2021 - 06.2022
ER RN, Travel Contract
Stark County Health Department
03.2021 - 07.2021
COVID-19 ICU RN, Travel Contract
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
01.2021 - 03.2021
COVID-19 ICU RN, Travel Contract
Ben Taub Hospital
07.2020 - 09.2020
ER RN, Travel Contract
Elmhurst Hospital, Level 1 Trauma Center
03.2020 - 06.2020
ER RN, Travel Contract
Hazard ARH Medical Center
09.2019 - 03.2020
ICU RN, Travel Contract
Lewis Gale Medical Center
04.2019 - 09.2019
RN Unit Manager
Mountain Manor
07.2018 - 04.2019
ICU RN
Pikeville Medical Center
04.2016 - 07.2018
ER RN
Three Rivers Medical Center
09.2012 - 04.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ashland Community And Technical College
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