JENNIFER "REAGAN" GRAHAM
Olive Branch
Summary
Dedicated and personable Registered Nurse with more than 21 years of experience in direct patient care for infants, children, adolescents, and adults. High levels of expertise related to hematology, oncology, HIV/AIDS, and palliative care acquired in a Magnet hospital. Expansive career experience focused on labor and delivery, mother/baby,newborn nursery, oncology, and at-home hospice. Demonstrated the ability to readily adapt to new environments while maintaining high ethical standards. Relationship-focused practitioner that champions patient and family education by providing compassionate and inclusive care, as evidenced by multiple Daisy Award nominations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Oncology
Regional One Health Hospital
03.2022 - Current
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care, addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of patient assessments, interventions, progress notes, and discharge planning activities in EMR systems.
- Provided emotional support for oncology patients, utilizing active listening skills and empathetic communication techniques.
- Facilitated seamless patient transitions between inpatient and outpatient settings, collaborating with case managers, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal continuity of care for medical/surgical oncology and sickle cell patients.
- Administered chemotherapy and other targeted therapies safely, following stringent protocols to minimize adverse effects on patients.
- Coordinated referrals to palliative care services when appropriate for advanced-stage cancer patients requiring comprehensive symptom management interventions.
- Assisted providing coverage in Outpatient Infusion Clinic and Med/Surg/Oncology Clinic during staffing needs.
Registered Nurse
OR Nurses Nationwide
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Provided direct inpatient and outpatient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action based on thorough assessments.
- Maintained quality care for med-surg and trauma patients from admission to discharge.
- Worked in Sickle Cell Outpatient Clinic from Nov 2021-May 2022, providing outpatient services and pain management for Sickle Cell crises.
- Initiating IV/SQP access, maintaining IV lines, dressings, and responsible for blood draws.
- Provided care in Outpatient Infusion Clinic when needed due to staffing shortages.
Registered Nurse, Hospice Case Manager
Amedysis Hospice
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Educated family members and caregivers, facilitating discussions about hospice misconceptions, pain management, goals for symptom management while promoting dignity and comfort.
- Efficiently managed caseloads while adhering to regulatory guidelines ensuring compliance with Medicare conditions of participation.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans for terminally ill patients while following physician instructions.
- Improved patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive hospice nursing plans tailored to individual needs.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families, and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Managed average case load of 10-17 patients, providing 1-5 in-home visits weekly per patient.
- Admitted/discharged patients, provided extensive wound care, managed crisis situations and complex caseloads.
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics/Hematology/Oncology
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
12.2008 - 12.2019
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options. Participated in Patient Care Conferences.
- Partnered with multi-disciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Created a supportive environment and facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients improve coping abilities.
- Participated in evidence-based practice projects, nursing competencies, and nursing simulation activities.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, education, and discharging support, providing comprehensive care to 2-5 patients daily.
- Administered chemotherapy, pain medications, and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements while maintaining Chemo certification.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, FL12.2002
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management And Business Administration
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS12.1997
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment/critical thinking skills
- Patient/family advocacy and education
- Phlebotomy, venous access, and IV therapy
- Behavior management and coping skills
- Therapeutic relationships and processes
- Proficient in Electronic Health Record Management
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Mississippi, License #890951, Expires 12/2024
- Heart Code Complete BLS Provider, Expires 8/31/2026
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Provider, Expires 9/12/2026
Accomplishments
- Panelist for St. Jude Schwartz Rounds, a world-wide platform developed to foster relationships between healthcare providers and patients and nurture compassion in the workplace.
- Volunteer participate in a St. Jude Life research study.
- Panelist for Robbie Simpson Lecture Series "Compassion Fatigue, Self-care, and Professional Boundaries."
- Multiple nominations for The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Chosen as The DAISY Award Honoree 6/2024.
- Participated in ROH Nursing Focus Group with CNO.
- Worked a 13 month contract assignment for the United States Air Force at Eglin Air Force Base (5/05-6/06).
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Oncology
Regional One Health Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
OR Nurses Nationwide
09.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse, Hospice Case Manager
Amedysis Hospice
11.2019 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics/Hematology/Oncology
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
12.2008 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management And Business Administration
Delta State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gulf Coast State College
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