JENNIFER L NEF
Spanish Fork,UT
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and staff through active communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
Horizon Home Health & Hospice
05.2022 - Current
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Psych Registered Nurse
Utah State Hospital
02.2017 - Current
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Timpanogos Regional Hospital
08.2021 - 04.2022
- 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.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Worldwide Travel Staffing
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Acute Care
Forest Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support
- Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Acute Care
Parkdale Health & Rehabilitation, Price
01.2020 - 05.2021
- 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.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Acute Care
Pinnacle Nursing And Rehab Center, Price
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Managed medication passes and treatment schedules to verify proper administration
- Monitored resident health with regular assessments to check on conditions and care efficacy
- Responded promptly to changes in conditions and emergency situations to deliver expert care in line with good practices and patients' wishes
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Utah State University
Logan, UT05.2016
Skills
- Pediatric Nursing
- Infection Control
- Safely administered medications and monitor for adverse side effects
- Chart Updating
- Pain Management
- Care Coordination
- Wound Care
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Attention to Detail
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
Horizon Home Health & Hospice
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Timpanogos Regional Hospital
08.2021 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Worldwide Travel Staffing
04.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Acute Care
Forest Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation
03.2021 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Acute Care
Parkdale Health & Rehabilitation, Price
01.2020 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Acute Care
Pinnacle Nursing And Rehab Center, Price
06.2017 - 05.2018
Psych Registered Nurse
Utah State Hospital
02.2017 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Utah State University
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