Jenny Nyquist
Port Byron,IL
Summary
Competent and caring Nurse offering 8 years of coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume nursing environments. Demonstrated performing with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, ER
Genesis Medical Center
Silvis , IL
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted with patient care, including vital signs, medication administration and wound care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families in the emergency room.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as EKGs and blood draws.
- Collaborated with physicians on treatment plans for patients.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to medical staff.
- Educated patients about their diagnosis, medications, treatments, and follow-up care instructions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessment findings, interventions, treatments, and responses.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing quality care to ER patients.
LPN Charge Nurse
Wellspire
Silvis , IL
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Hospice Nurse
Clarissa Cook, Genesis
Bettendorf , IA
08.2015 - 12.2020
- Provided physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and their families.
- Assessed patient's needs and developed individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians while monitoring for side effects.
- Educated patients and family members on disease process, medication administration, nutrition and symptom management.
- Assisted in end-of-life decision making processes with respect to patient wishes.
- Facilitated communication between the patient and family and all members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Participated in palliative care meetings to discuss current cases and develop treatment plans for complex cases.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Iowa Community College District
Davenport, IA06-2023
PN Certificate - Practical Nurse
Black Hawk College
Moline, IL05-2015
High School Diploma -
United Township H.S
East Moline06-1996
Skills
- Medical Records Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Care Coordination
- Case Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Delegation and Motivation
- Relationship Building
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Interpersonal Communication
- Training Staff
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN, ER
Genesis Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Wellspire
06.2022 - 08.2023
Hospice Nurse
Clarissa Cook, Genesis
08.2015 - 12.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Iowa Community College District
PN Certificate - Practical Nurse
Black Hawk College
High School Diploma -
United Township H.S