Jerren Clark
Golden,CO
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
My goal is to become a Principal Clinical Specialist with Medtronic in the Mitral and Aortic Structural Heart Division, where I will contribute my strength of critical thinking, strong background of educating through being a preceptor, leader in diverse environments, and my years of experience in Cardiac and EP as a nurse. I will collaborate with the health care team and patients to promote excellence in patient safety and quality outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse in Cath and EP Lab
Intermountain Health-Lutheran Hospital
10.2022 - Current
- Registered Nurse that is responsible for set-up and providing supplies pre-op, intra-op and post-op.
- Helps facilitate diagnostic, emergent and interventional procedures.
- Assess, prepares and positions patients for procedures. Perform conscious sedation and hemodynamic monitoring throughout procedure.
- Educated and knowledgeable on critical care non-invasive and invasive monitoring including IABP, Swan-Ganz, temporary pacemakers and arterial lines.
- Assist with procedures that include, but not limited to, revascularization of coronary and peripheral arteries, insertion of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps, atherectomy, thrombectomy, EVARs, pacemaker and ICD implants, arrhythmia ablations and peripheral bypasses.
- Elected Relief Charge- delegate tasks, control patient flow of the unit, actively participate in grand rounds to advocate for patients, handle daily staff concerns and scheduling.
Registered Nurse in Cath and EP Lab
Veteran Health Administration- Rocky Mountain VA Regional Hospital
08.2019 - 10.2022
- Registered Nurse who is responsible for set-up and providing supplies pre-op, intra-op and post-op.
- Helps facilitate diagnostic, emergent and interventional procedures.
- Assess, prepares and positions patients for procedures. Perform conscious sedation and hemodynamic monitoring throughout procedure.
- Educated and knowledgeable on critical care non-invasive and invasive monitoring including IABP, Swan-Ganz, temporary pacemakers and arterial lines.
- Assist with procedures that include, but not limited to, revascularization of coronary and peripheral arteries, insertion of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps, atherectomy, thrombectomy, EVARs, pacemaker and ICD implants, arrhythmia ablations and peripheral bypasses.
- Elected Active member of the multidisciplinary team to discuss complex cardiac cases to come up with a plan that is best for patient.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Registered Nurse and Relief Charge in Surgical ICU
Denver Health - Level I Regional Trauma Center
01.2015 - 03.2020
- Certified Critical Care RN that is responsible for continuous shift assessments, monitoring, planning care with daily goals, implementing interventions, and educating 1-2 critically ill patients in a Level I Surgical Intensive Care Unit.
- Provide direct care for poly-trauma, ENT, neurosurgical, cardio-thoracic, orthopedic, vascular and gynecological surgical patients, pre and post surgery.
- Assist with bedside procedures that include, but not limited to, cardio-version, tracheostomy, bronchoscopy, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, intracranial pressure bolt placement, external ventricular drain, arterial lines and rapid sequence intubations.
- Knowledgeable in safely initiating and titrating high risk intravenous medications including, but not limited to, heparin, insulin, vasopressors, narcotics, sedation and highly concentrated electrolytes.
- Educated and knowledgeable on critical care non-invasive and invasive monitoring including, but not limited to, arterial lines, hemodynamic flow-trac and Swan-Ganz Catheters, intracranial pressure bolt and external ventricular drain.
- Following protocols and procedures with donor alliance for brain and cardiac deaths for organ procurement.
- Leadership Surgical ICU
- Professional clinical advancement program level III
- Relief Charge: Respond to hospital adult emergencies and codes as a member of the rapid response team, delegate tasks, control patient flow of the unit, actively participate in grand rounds to advocate for patients, handle daily staff concerns and scheduling.
- Preceptor: Serve as a preceptor and mentor for new hires, paramedic students and nursing students. Educate, monitor, and provide feedback.
- Committee chair: Sat as co-chair on the Unit Based Council. Represented unit staff members in meetings with administrative staff to bring about necessary change in policies and procedures on the unit.
- Super User: For Alaris pumps and Prismaflex continuous renal replacement therapy machine. Had specialized training to teach and mentor staff about these devices.
Registered Nurse on Medical/Surgical Unit
Denver Health Medical Center- Level I Regional Trauma Center
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Provide nursing care to patients on a medical surgical and neurology floor. Cared for seizure study patients.
- Leadership Medical/ Surgical Floor
- Elected by Nurse Manager to be relief charge nurse
- Served as a preceptor for new hires and nursing students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governor University
Salt Lake City, UT08.2018
Associate Degree - Nursing
Denver School of Nursing
Denver, CO03.2013
Emergency Medicine Technician Certification - Backcountry and Urban EMT- Basic
Wilderness Medicine Institute
Oakhurst, CA02.2004
Certification
- Colorado State – Department of Regulatory Agencies, Denver, CO Registered Nurse – RN 1621244 Expires: September 2025
- American Association of Critical Care Nurse Critical Care Registered Nurse Expires : March 2027
- American College of Surgeons Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses Expired: May 2021
- American Heart Association, Denver, CO (ACLS) Expires: March 2027 (PALS) Expires: December 2020 (BLS) Expires: March 2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse in Cath and EP Lab
Intermountain Health-Lutheran Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse in Cath and EP Lab
Veteran Health Administration- Rocky Mountain VA Regional Hospital
08.2019 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse and Relief Charge in Surgical ICU
Denver Health - Level I Regional Trauma Center
01.2015 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse on Medical/Surgical Unit
Denver Health Medical Center- Level I Regional Trauma Center
01.2014 - 01.2015
Associate Degree - Nursing
Denver School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governor University
Emergency Medicine Technician Certification - Backcountry and Urban EMT- Basic
Wilderness Medicine Institute
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