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Jennifer Grace Izard

9416 FM 244 Rd, Anderson,TX

Summary

Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Aesthetic Registered Nurse

Graceful Aesthetics
, TX
11.2022 - Current
  • Assessed aesthetic patient needs and developed individualized treatment plans accordingly with direct physician input.
  • Reviewed medical histories prior to performing any procedure to determine appropriateness of treatment.
  • Provided pre-treatment and post-treatment care to ensure patient comfort, safety, and satisfaction.
  • Administered injections of botulinum toxin or dermal fillers to enhance facial features such as lips or wrinkles implementing infection control protocols throughout procedure while wearing appropriate PPE.
  • Counseled patients regarding the risks and benefits associated with aesthetic procedures.
  • Update and maintain accurate records of all treatments performed in Aesthetic Record in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Educated patients on proper skin care regimens and additional available services to increase company revenue and promote client loyalty.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

CHI St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital
Bryan, TX
01.2019 - Current
  • Level 2 Trauma center, Gold Awarded Chest Pain Center, Primary Stroke Center
  • Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records as part of patient intake process.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions for varying disease processes.
  • Assisted in coordination of related paperwork for patient transfer, admission and discharge processes.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies, workflow, medication administration and standards of care.
  • Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
  • Managed central, arterial and PICC lines.

Nurse Infuser

VitaDripIV
, TX
09.2021 - 12.2023
  • Administered intravenous vitamins and medications and fluids to patients according to physician orders independently in the home setting.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, hydration levels, and infusion sites for any adverse reactions or complications.
  • Provided patient education on the use of IV therapy and potential side effects.
  • Documented data such as types of solution used, amount administered, duration of treatment, and other relevant information into electronic medical record systems.
  • Conducted regular assessments on patients receiving infusions to ensure safety standards were met.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory standards related to patient care practices.
  • Adhered to safety protocols while providing direct patient care services.

Multimodality Technologist

Baylor Scott and White Health
College Station, TX
06.2015 - 09.2021
  • Independently perform X-ray, CT, and MRI, including trauma exams, to radiologist/MD specifications at designated level III trauma and stroke certified facility.
  • Provide and prioritize excellent patient care and examination quality for neonatal to geriatric patients in fast paced environment.
  • Administered IV contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals and antispasmodics to patients.
  • Sole responsibility for imaging department functionality and hospital coverage of x-ray and CT on weekend night shift.

MRI/Radiologic Technologist III

CHI St. Joseph Health
College Station, TX
01.2012 - 10.2017
  • Execute x-rays including trauma and MRI exams including non-contrast/contrast enhanced angiography, cancer planning, anesthesia, advanced imaging cases to radiologist specifications.
  • Improve/optimize protocols, independently and with direct physician input for protocol development/enhanced image quality.
  • Provide excellent patient care and examination quality for neonatal to geriatric patients.

MRI Clinical Education Specialist

Philips Healthcare
07.2006 - 01.2012
  • North America, Global.
  • Experienced in Neuro, Breast, Orthopedic, Cardiac and Pediatric imaging, Image quality assessment/solutions.
  • MRI safety officer-South Zone.
  • Developed training guidelines for Breast and Cardiac imaging for implementation by clinical education specialists at customer training.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing-ADN

Blinn College
Bryan, TX
12.2018

Certification - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology

Galveston College
Galveston, TX
05.2006

Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology

Blinn College
Bryan, TX
07.2004

Skills

  • Staff Development and Precepting
  • Critical care
  • Intake and discharge
  • Interdisciplinary communication
  • Infectious disease control
  • Patient Assessments and Management
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Medication and vitamin administration
  • EMR proficiency and documentation
  • Protocol development and training

Certification

  • Registered Nurse License - 2019
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification
  • Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Aesthetic Registered Nurse

Graceful Aesthetics
11.2022 - Current

Nurse Infuser

VitaDripIV
09.2021 - 12.2023

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

CHI St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital
01.2019 - Current

Multimodality Technologist

Baylor Scott and White Health
06.2015 - 09.2021

MRI/Radiologic Technologist III

CHI St. Joseph Health
01.2012 - 10.2017

MRI Clinical Education Specialist

Philips Healthcare
07.2006 - 01.2012

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing-ADN

Blinn College

Certification - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology

Galveston College

Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology

Blinn College
Jennifer Grace Izard