JERRI L. BITTNER
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Compassionate and highly competent Registered Nurse with 20 years of clinical nursing experience. Dedicated to providing high-quality patient care with focus on safety and using evidence-based practices to improve treatment outcomes. Skilled in quickly building connections with patients to build trust and rapport in stressful situations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff RN – Day Surgery, Pre/Post/Procedures
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
12.2024 - Current
- Provided care to patients requiring a wide variety of surgical procedures
- Includes preop, post-op and procedure care and educating patients
- Work with various equipment such as an EKG machine, bladder scanner, glucometer, IV pumps, etc.
- Assists with the admittance and discharge of patients
- Assesses patient conditions and advise of changes in status
- Lab draws, start IV’s, access ports
- Hand hygiene auditor, IV pump superuser
- Recover cardiac procedure patients, monitor cardiac status and puncture sites
Staff RN – Cath Lab, Pre/Post/PACU, Day Surgery, Cardiac Rehab
Baylor Scott & White Rewards Staff
10.2022 - Current
- Provided care to patients requiring a wide variety of surgical procedures
- Includes pre, PACU and post-op care and educating patients
- Work with various equipment such as an EKG machine, bladder scanner, glucometer, IV pumps, etc.
- Assists with the admittance and discharge of patients
- Assesses patient conditions and advise of changes in status
- Lab draws, start IV’s, access ports
- Cardiac Rehab: monitor vitals, educate patients to fitness and dietary education.
Staff RN – Cath Lab, Pre/Post/PACU
Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital
12.2017 - 10.2022
- Cath Lab, Pre/Post/PACU Provided care to patients requiring a wide variety of Cardiac procedures.
- Assists with the admittance and discharge of patients
- Assesses patient conditions and advise of changes in status Pull sheaths and obtain hemostasis then monitor closely.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Reviewed physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
Staff RN – Progressive Care Unit
Baylor Scott & White All Saints
05.2017 - 12.2017
- Progressive Care Unit. Provided care to inpatients that require close monitoring for a variety of illnesses usually requiring telemetry.
- Reviewed physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
Staff RN – Perioperative Outpatient Surgery, Pre/Post/PACU
University of Wisconsin The American Center
07.2015 - 04.2017
- Assisted with the opening of a new state of the art hospital servicing a wide variety of patients requiring surgery ranging in ages 18 and up.
- Surgeries types: orthopedic, general, endocrine, urology, and bariatric.
- Reviewed physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Home Health RN
Interim HealthCare
04.2015 - 01.2016
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare providers.
- Notified physicians of all changes in patients' conditions.
Staff Float RN-Ambulatory Services, Endoscopy & Eye surgery
SMDV
04.2013 - 07.2015
- Ambulatory Services, Endoscopy and Optical surgery .Provided care to a wide variety of patient populations having surgical procedures.
- Assessed patient conditions and advised of changes in status
- Assisted patients and family members in health care needs.
- Reviewed physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care.
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
Staff RN-Ambulatory Services and Endoscopy
Fort HealthCare
11.2008 - 04.2013
- Provided care to a wide variety of patient populations aging 6 months and up having surgical procedures, blood transfusions, IV drug therapies, injections and other procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
- Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
RN Case Manager for the Developmentally Disabled
DDIS
01.2008 - 11.2008
- Case Manager for the Developmentally Disabled population.
- Worked as a team with a social worker to assist developmentally disabled clients and their families by assessing their health and assisting them with obtaining care, durable medical equipment, daycare, job placement, healthcare and many other needs.
- Visited clients in their homes, jobsite, CBRF and group homes on a regular basis to medically assess the clients and ensure their needs were being met.
- Make appointments and take clients to medical, court and other various appointments required.
- Consult with physicians as necessary.
- Actively participated in family and patient planning processes.
- Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
- Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals.
Staff RN-ICU/Telemetry Step Down Unit
St. Catherine’s Hospital
04.2006 - 04.2008
- ICU/Telemetry Step Down Unit. Provided care to a wide variety of patient populations with chronic diseases/illnesses and other medical/surgical conditions in need of intermediate care and more intensive observation and assistance.
- Assisted with the admittance and discharge of patients.
- Assessed patient conditions and advised of changes in status.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Maintained reports to provide oncoming shifts with full patient status.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT10.2013
Associates Degree - Nursing
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI05.2006
Skills
- Charting and documentation
- EPIC EMR
- Medication and IV administration
- Intake and discharge
- Building trust and rapport
- Dispensing medication
- HIPAA and confidentiality
- Staff Development and Precepting
- IV drug therapy management
- Diagnostic tools experience
- Wound care
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- ACLS
Professional Activities
Co-coordinated an ASPAN/WISPAN spring conference held at our hospital Attended several nursing care conferences/teaching seminars Volunteer nursing help at Touched Twice Ministry events
Timeline
Staff RN – Day Surgery, Pre/Post/Procedures
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
12.2024 - Current
Staff RN – Cath Lab, Pre/Post/PACU, Day Surgery, Cardiac Rehab
Baylor Scott & White Rewards Staff
10.2022 - Current
Staff RN – Cath Lab, Pre/Post/PACU
Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital
12.2017 - 10.2022
Staff RN – Progressive Care Unit
Baylor Scott & White All Saints
05.2017 - 12.2017
Staff RN – Perioperative Outpatient Surgery, Pre/Post/PACU
University of Wisconsin The American Center
07.2015 - 04.2017
Home Health RN
Interim HealthCare
04.2015 - 01.2016
Staff Float RN-Ambulatory Services, Endoscopy & Eye surgery
SMDV
04.2013 - 07.2015
Staff RN-Ambulatory Services and Endoscopy
Fort HealthCare
11.2008 - 04.2013
RN Case Manager for the Developmentally Disabled
DDIS
01.2008 - 11.2008
Staff RN-ICU/Telemetry Step Down Unit
St. Catherine’s Hospital
04.2006 - 04.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associates Degree - Nursing
Gateway Technical College