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Jennifer E. Oswald

Jennifer E. Oswald

Hiawatha

Summary

Dynamic Emergency Room Registered Nurse with extensive experience, excelling in trauma nursing and patient stabilization. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through critical thinking and effective emergency triage. Skilled in IV administration and committed to fostering team cohesion while mentoring new staff in high-pressure environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Sabetha Community Hospital
05.2025 - Current
  • 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.
  • Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
  • Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
  • Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.

Registered Nurse

ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2024 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Emergency Medical Technician

Town & County EMS
03.2020 - Current
  • Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Continuously improved skills through regular training sessions, workshops, conferences, and staying up-to-date on industry best practices.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph - Medical Center
06.2023 - 05.2024
  • 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.
  • Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
  • Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
  • Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.

Licensed Practical Nurse-Emergency Room

Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph - Medical Center
06.2021 - 06.2023
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.

Emergency Service Associate

Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph - Medical Center
03.2020 - 06.2021
  • Handled high-volume calls, effectively addressing customer needs while maintaining professionalism.
  • Managed customer issues and enhanced satisfaction by matching optimal solutions to individual customer needs.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline processes and improve overall service efficiency.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries, resolving issues promptly for improved customer retention.

Education

Nursing

North Central Missouri College
Trenton
03-2023

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Highland Community College
Higland, KS
05-2020

Skills

  • Emergency care
  • Patient assessments
  • IV insertion
  • Trauma nursing
  • Patient stabilization
  • EKG interpretation
  • Critical thinking
  • Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
  • Trauma nursing core course (TNCC)
  • EMR / EHR (Cerner EPIC, Meditec)
  • Emergency triage

Certification

-Registered Nurse Multi-State IV certified, 06/01/23
-Licensed Practical Nurse Multi-State IV certified, 06/01/21

-Certified Nursing Aid, 05/01/12
-EMT, 06/01/16, Kansas Board of EMS & Nationally Certifed

-AHA BLS, 09/01/25

-ACLS, 09/01/25
-PALS, 08/01/25

-ENPC/TNCC, 10/01/27
-Kansas State Board of Education Substitute License 06/30/25

Timeline

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Sabetha Community Hospital
05.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse

ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2024 - Current

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph - Medical Center
06.2023 - 05.2024

Licensed Practical Nurse-Emergency Room

Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph - Medical Center
06.2021 - 06.2023

Emergency Medical Technician

Town & County EMS
03.2020 - Current

Emergency Service Associate

Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph - Medical Center
03.2020 - 06.2021

Nursing

North Central Missouri College

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Highland Community College