Jennifer D Truax
Amite,LA
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse recognized for productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency care, and home respiratory care. Possess strong communication skills, adaptability to high-stress environments, and ability to work effectively in team settings. Excels in providing exceptional patient care through empathy, patience, and active listening.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Pulmonary Care Specialists, Inc.
Amite, Louisiana
06.2009 - Current
- Contact: Owner/Operator Staci Warner 985-517-1614 or email sawarner@hughes.net
- Utilizing my assessment skills to quickly and accurately assess the patients medical condition, develop and initiate an appropriate plan of care and document patient response to treatment.
- Manage and monitor respiratory equipment for patients in the home setting with chronic respiratory illness, ensuring optimal oxygenation while maintaining patient comfort and safety.
- Highly skilled and compassionate nurse with extensive experience in respiratory equipment (cpap, bipap, oxygen concentrator, compressed oxygen tank, nebulizer, ventilator) set up, maintenance and patient education.
- Proven ability to provide meaningful, effective and timely care to patients remotely via telephone and in the home setting.
Registered Nurse
North Oaks Health System, Emergency Services
Hammond, Louisiana
05.2004 - 06.2010
- Triaged patients and assessed their level of acuity
- Provided immediate stabilization and care for patients with life threatening conditions
- Lead a team of 20 nurses in providing care in a high volume emergency department
- Implemented triage protocols improving patient wait times
- Advocated for patients needs and ensured their comfort and wellbeing
Registered Nurse
North Oaks Health System, Telemetry
Hammond, Louisiana
05.2002 - 05.2004
- Conducted continuous cardiac monitoring, closely observing cardiac rhythms and vital signs
- Provided comprehensive patient education and discharge planning for patients with cardiac conditions
- Demonstrated proficiency in administering medications and performing procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort
- Identified and reported changes in patient status to the physician, contributing to timely interventions
- Maintained accurate and complete patient records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Southwest Mississippi Community College
Summit, MS05-2002
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Chronic disease management
- Acute care expertise
- Respiratory equipment management
- Medication administration
- Cardiac monitoring
- Patient education
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Triage protocols
- Time management
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Creative problem solving
- Care plan development
- Data documentation
- EMR / EHR
- HIPAA education
- Medication and IV administration
- Chest pain management
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Pulmonary Care Specialists, Inc.
06.2009 - Current
Registered Nurse
North Oaks Health System, Emergency Services
05.2004 - 06.2010
Registered Nurse
North Oaks Health System, Telemetry
05.2002 - 05.2004
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Southwest Mississippi Community College