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JENNY RAY

Dothan,AL

Summary


Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Offering expertise with Pediatrics, Adult and Geriatrics.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN School Nurse

Dothan City Schools
06.2016 - Current
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Administered medications via oral, intramuscular, and subcutaneous injections.

RN Case Manager

HealthSouth Rehabilitation/Encompass
03.2015 - 08.2016
  • Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
  • Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
  • Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
  • Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective case management and patient education on self-care techniques.
  • Coordinated care conferences with interdisciplinary team members, ensuring all perspectives were considered in the development of comprehensive treatment plans.

Dothan Companions RN Director

Terrace Grove Park
03.2014 - 03.2015

Served as an on-site nurse for Independent living residents

Hiring staff, scheduling, and training staff

Supervised staff of 12 employees

Duties included management of 68 independent resident cottages


RN State of Alabama Wellness Division

State of Alabama
03.2008 - 03.2013

Provided Worksite Wellness program to state and local employees

Perform patient intake and interviewing with routine examinations, blood pressure screenings, and labs

Administer flu vaccinations

Collect specimens

Provide osteoporosis screenings

  • Enhanced patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and personalized care.
  • Educated patients and families on health management for improved health literacy and compliance.

Staff Development RN Coordinator

Henry County Health and Rehab
08.1999 - 10.2000
  • Coordinated team activities to ensure effective communication and task completion.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries, leading to improved customer satisfaction.
  • Organized files and documents for streamlined access and retrieval.
  • Supported management in daily operations, enhancing overall efficiency.
  • Assisted in training new staff members to ensure smooth onboarding process.
  • Trained new employees on company policies and procedures, contributing to a cohesive team atmosphere and improved overall performance.

RN Supervisor

Pike Health and Rehab
03.1995 - 09.1999
  • Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
  • Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
  • Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.
  • Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system for optimal data integrity and accessibility across healthcare providers.
  • Decreased hospital readmission rates through diligent monitoring of high-risk patients and proactive interventions as needed.
  • Followed MD orders, medication delivery, bloodwork/IV therapy and provided other standard registered nurse procedures/tasks when necessary

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Troy University
Troy, AL
03-1995

Associate of Science -

Wallace Community College
Dothan, AL
01-1993

Skills

  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Discharge planning
  • Geriatric care
  • Community health
  • Direct patient care
  • Health and wellness expertise
  • Intake and discharge
  • Medical assessment
  • Health screening
  • Medication distribution
  • Preventive health
  • Collecting vitals
  • IV setup

Certification

  • CPR/AED Certification
  • AL Driver's License
  • AL RN License

Timeline

RN School Nurse

Dothan City Schools
06.2016 - Current

RN Case Manager

HealthSouth Rehabilitation/Encompass
03.2015 - 08.2016

Dothan Companions RN Director

Terrace Grove Park
03.2014 - 03.2015

RN State of Alabama Wellness Division

State of Alabama
03.2008 - 03.2013

Staff Development RN Coordinator

Henry County Health and Rehab
08.1999 - 10.2000

RN Supervisor

Pike Health and Rehab
03.1995 - 09.1999

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Troy University

Associate of Science -

Wallace Community College
JENNY RAY