Jennifer Tiel Matthews
Scappoose,OREGON
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with 16 years of experience caring for patients within Med-Surg and Step Down setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. I am dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment. I worked for Legacy Emanuel Hospital, Level I Trauma center, for 15 years on step down unit TRACU (trauma recovery and acute care unit). Pts needs, injuries, and care on this unit range from trach/vent, newly diagnosed quadriplegic/paraplegic, Neuro injuries ranging from TBI and post Craniotomy, multiple trauma injuries, GSW, major abdominal injuries, Tele, Psych, LTAC, and Medical Surgical. I worked very closely with other nurses and CNA's, while also collaborating with Trauma surgeons, Trauma PA's, General surgeons and Internal Medicine, to create a strong team for care of my pts. This last year I have worked as travel RN with assignments on Med-Surg units with Tele, continuing to collaborate with team to provide excellent care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2023 - Current
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure best possible outcomes for the patient's recovery.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Continue to implement skills learned from previous job
RN Floor Nurse
Legacy Emanuel Hospital
Portland, OR
06.2007 - 11.2022
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with difficult diagnoses or lifestyle changes.
- Utilized evidence-based guidelines while providing quality nursing care services.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Reviewed lab values for accuracy prior to administering prescribed medications.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient records according to hospital policy.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed and monitored patients' health condition, including vital signs, physical assessments, and laboratory test results.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Responded to medical emergencies promptly and provided life-saving interventions when necessary.
- Performed wound care, catheter insertion and removal, intravenous therapy, medication administration, and other treatments as ordered by physicians.
- Communicated effectively with all levels of personnel within the healthcare setting regarding patient care issues.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Lower Columbia College
Longview, WA03-2007
Skills
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Discharge Planning
- Compassionate Care
- Physical Assessments
- HIPAA Compliance
- Healthcare Regulations
- Emergency Response
- Mobility Assistance
- Chronic Disease Management
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
- Critical Care
- Patient Management
- Diabetes Management
- Care Planning
- Wound Care
- Nasogastric Tubes
- Spinal Cord Injury Care
- TBI Care and Education
- Neurogenic Bowel and Bladder Care and Education
- Tracheostomy Care
- Supply Restocking
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Body Mechanics Knowledge
- Family Education
- Life-Sustaining Machines
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Licensed RN
- Patient Assessment
- Trauma Recovery
- Patient Discharge
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Emotional Awareness
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Medication Distribution
- Compassion and Empathy
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Long-Term Care
- Family and Patient Support
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Ventilator Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Evaluation
- Medication Administration
- HIPAA Education
- Immunization Skills
- Managing Deadlines
- ADL Assistance
Certification
- NIHSS certified
- BLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN Floor Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2023 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
Legacy Emanuel Hospital
06.2007 - 11.2022
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Lower Columbia College
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