Jensen Richards
Wausau,WI
Summary
Energetic, compassionate, knowledgeable registered nurse. Licensed Compact State RN with Emergency Department experience in multiple states and close to five years of critical care experience. Looking to further increase her skill set with remote triaging opportunity.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Howard Young Medical Center
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Triaged patients based on the ESI triage algorithm
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions upon discharge
- Optimized outcomes in critical care situations through advanced life-saving techniques.
Staff Registered Nurse, Surgical ICU
Froedtert Hospital
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Monitor vital signs, perform head to toe assessments, titration of medication drips and anticipate patient care needs in a 21 bed surgical trauma intensive care unit.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Assisted with bedside procedures such as intubation, arterial line placement, bolt and EVD placement, lumbar drain insertion and bronchoscopies along with other various procedures.
Travel Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Waukesha Memorial Hospital
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Travel Registerd Nurse, Emergency Department
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Triaged patients during a critical surge of a pandemic
- Performed placement of IVs, EKG's, lab draws, medication administration, vital signs, catheter insertion while following hospital protocols.
Travel Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Cape Fear Valley Health Hoke Hospital
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
- Developed relationships with patients and families to understand medical history and care needs.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and family members to help cope with emotional challenges of illness.
- Triaging and rooming patients based on ESI protocols
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Room
Aspirus Wausau Hospital
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Triaging and rooming patients in the Emergency Department at level 2 trauma center.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Student Nurse Technician
Aspirus Wausau Hospital
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Followed a registered nurse and learned how to assess patients, chart all procedures, assessments and interventions
- Completed skills such as IV placement, EKG, catheter insertion, medication administration, code charting, and the use of EMR.
- Learning nursing triage, plan of care and discharge/ admission education while finishing last semester of BSN.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marian University
Fond Du Lac, WI12.2018
Skills
- Clear Patient Communication
- Evaluation
- Proficiency in both EPIC and Cerner
- Medical Evaluations
- Critical Thinking
- HIPAA Education
- Medical Screening
- Patient Care
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
Licenses
- Registered Nurse- Wisconsin Compact License; 245910-30
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Howard Young Medical Center
11.2022 - 06.2023
Staff Registered Nurse, Surgical ICU
Froedtert Hospital
09.2021 - 11.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Waukesha Memorial Hospital
06.2021 - 09.2021
Travel Registerd Nurse, Emergency Department
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
01.2021 - 04.2021
Travel Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Cape Fear Valley Health Hoke Hospital
09.2020 - 12.2020
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Room
Aspirus Wausau Hospital
01.2019 - 08.2020
Student Nurse Technician
Aspirus Wausau Hospital
06.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marian University
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
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