Jennifer Lynn Rayner
Wheatfield,IN
Summary
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner seeks relocation employment in Missoula, Montana in an inpatient Intensive Care Unit. Professional and outgoing with a desire to establish myself in a forward thinking and progressive healthcare organization. Focused on excellence in patient care and community outreach. User of evidence-based practice and current research guidelines with attention to unbiased healing of body, mind, and spirit. Over twenty years of post-graduate work experience with refined confidence in critical thinking, multi-tasking, networking, and decision-making skills in a variety of situations. As an experienced nursing professional, I bring clinical expertise, leadership skills, forward thinking attitude, and technical knowledge to the healthcare team.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
Franciscan Alliance
Wheatfield, IN
08.2023 - Current
- Provide comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages, including physical examinations, health assessments, and immunizations.
- Develop individualized patient treatment plans based on identified needs and medical history.
- Perform routine diagnostic tests such as laboratory work, EKGs, x-rays, ultrasounds and other imaging studies.
- Prescribe medications and monitored progress for effectiveness of treatments.
- Educate patients about preventative healthcare measures including nutrition, exercise and lifestyle modification.
- Counsel patients on health risks associated with smoking, obesity, stress management and addiction.
- Collaborate with physicians in the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic illnesses.
- Manage referrals to specialists when necessary and followed up with results from referrals.
- Provide support to family members by offering guidance in understanding treatment options available for their loved ones.
- Facilitate communication between multidisciplinary teams in order to ensure continuity of care for patients.
- Utilize evidence-based practice guidelines for assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning decisions.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Maintain accurate documentation in electronic medical records system according to established standards.
- Assist in developing protocols related to clinical operations within the practice setting.
- Attend continuing education courses to stay current on best practices within the field of nursing.
- Provide direct supervision to nurse practitioners-in-training during clinical rotations.
- Actively participate in interdisciplinary team meetings focused on improving patient outcomes.
- Review patient's medical history and laboratory data for abnormalities and completeness and delivered informed follow-up.
- Offer preventive services such as well-child, adult and gynecological examinations.
- Manage pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Build trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
REGISTERED NURSE
IU Health, Arnett Hospital
Lafayette, IN
02.2022 - Current
- Provide direct patient care on the progressive care/step-down unit
- Manage patients wholistically while incorporating modern technological interventions and treatments into high-quality care
- Specialize in advanced cardiac care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and management of cardiac drips
- Care for patients with other serious medical diagnoses including diabetes complications, respiratory failure, cancer, and end of life management
- Coach new nurses as needed and collaborate with others on the health care team to provide comprehensive, competent, and compassionate care for every patient
- Monitor patients for acute changes in condition and respond as appropriate to maintain patient safety and well-being
- Maintain composure while demonstrating clinical competence in high stress situations including rapid response and code-blue situations for critically ill patients
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR
Indiana State Police
Indianapolis, IN
02.2004 - Current
- Duties include investigation and reporting of all types of criminal law violations
- Specialize in investigating, reporting, and prosecuting internet crimes against children
- Work to achieve justice through accurate report writing, thorough communication, and interprofessional collaboration
POLICE OFFICER
Indiana State Police
Indianapolis, IN
07.1999 - 02.2004
- Enforced traffic and criminal laws in Indiana across a broad range of areas
- Always maintained composure and professionalism in a broad variety of situations
- Perfected the ability to multi-task and make critical decisions in high-stress situations
- Rapidly adapted to intense situations using excellent decision-making and situational assessment skills
REGISTERED NURSE
Lafayette Home Hospital
Lafayette, IN
03.1998 - 07.1999
- Performed duties of a hospital-based registered nurse
- Worked in all aspects of patient care on medical-surgical, women's health, postpartum, newborn nursery, and pediatric floors
- Acted as charge nurse in several of these areas
- Performed patient teaching with strength in assessment, medication administration, intravenous therapy maintenance, intravenous access catheter placement, blood product administration, post-surgical care, and nursing care plan development and implementation from admission to discharge
- Worked with patients and families to implement the best plan of care to achieve optimum physical, mental, and spiritual health
Education
MASTER OF NURSING - FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
PURDUE UNIVERSITY GLOBAL
West Lafayette, IN05.2023
LAW ENFORCEMENT CERTIFICATION, INDIANA LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER -
INDIANA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY
Plainfield, IN12.1999
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Nursing
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
West Lafayette, IN05-1998
Skills
- Preventive Care
- Electronic health records systems
- Immunization Administration
- Lab result evaluation
- Patient Education
- Diagnostic Screenings
- Physical Examinations
- Patient Communication
- Laboratory Testing
- Physical assessments
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Care Coordination
- Prescribing medications
- Chronic Disease Management
- Health Promotion
- Family Education
- Patient Assessment
- Pediatric Care
- Treatment Planning
- Medical Histories
- Treatment Plan Development
- Medication Administration
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Affiliations
Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) – membership number 2053159
American Nurses Association (ANA) – membership number 05007649
American Association of Critical Care Nurses – membership number 13415765
Accomplishments
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - 2022 to present
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification - 2022 to present
- CornerHouse Child Forensic Interviewer Training – 2006
- Henry F Williams Homicide Investigation Training – 2004
- Body Safety” child sexual abuse prevention presentations with Dunebrook Child Advocacy Center– 2004-2017 .
Certification
- Indiana Advanced Practice Nurse; license number 71014327A
- Indiana Controlled Substance Registry; license number 71014327B
- Indiana Registered Nurse; license number 28140724A
- Indiana Registered Nurse (compact); license number 28140724C
- National Provider Number; 1891573309
- Drug Enforcement Agency Controlled Substance Provider Number; MR8324737
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
Franciscan Alliance
08.2023 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
IU Health, Arnett Hospital
02.2022 - Current
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR
Indiana State Police
02.2004 - Current
POLICE OFFICER
Indiana State Police
07.1999 - 02.2004
REGISTERED NURSE
Lafayette Home Hospital
03.1998 - 07.1999
MASTER OF NURSING - FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
PURDUE UNIVERSITY GLOBAL
LAW ENFORCEMENT CERTIFICATION, INDIANA LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER -
INDIANA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Nursing
PURDUE UNIVERSITY