Jennifer Ashley Peters
Dallas,TX
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with over 10 years of clinical experience caring for patients in the Emergency Department and OB/GYN Emergency Services Departments combined. Well-versed in Joint Commission standards and typical hospital procedures focused on maximizing patient safety. Resourceful nursing professional with experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded with experience in direct care of various/diverse patient populations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, L&D, Ob/GYN ED, Main Emergency
Parkland Hospital
Dallas, TX
07.2013 - Current
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications
- Precepting new staff to the unit
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records
- Provide patient education and take-home materials as needed for discharge.
- Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, admissions and transfers
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Ongoing patient assessment and observe for acuity changes
- Verify consents
- Charge RN competent
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions
- Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options
Registered Nurse
IV Bars Of Addison
Addison, TX
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Administered IV infusions
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios and resource management
- Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Baylor Scott & White Health At Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale, TX
04.2015 - 12.2017
- Reached out to patients provide care instructions.
- Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction and safety
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Coordinated care for up to 6 patients per shift in an Emergency Room setting
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman's University
Denton, Tx12.2012
Skills
- Electronic charting
- Direct patient care
- Medication administration
- Patient education and counseling
- SBAR communication
- Culturally-sensitive care
- IV and venipuncture certified
- Ongoing patient assessment
Certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Exp: 09/2026
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification Exp: 09/2026
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification Exp: 09/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
IV Bars Of Addison
08.2018 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Baylor Scott & White Health At Sunnyvale
04.2015 - 12.2017
Registered Nurse, L&D, Ob/GYN ED, Main Emergency
Parkland Hospital
07.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman's University