Jill Gruber
Buffalo,MO
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in evaluating nursing interventions and providing feedback to enhance best practices. Demonstrated proficiency in conducting quality assurance audits and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Skilled in training new nursing staff on documentation techniques and facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration for comprehensive patient care. Proven ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care while actively participating in quality improvement initiatives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
ADON
Woodland Manor Nursing And Rehab
Springfield, MO
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Evaluated outcomes of nursing interventions and provided feedback on best practices.
- Conducted regular performance reviews of nursing staff.
- Conducted quality assurance audits to evaluate adherence to standards of care.
- Trained new nurses on proper documentation techniques according to established protocols.
- Provided guidance, mentorship, and support to newly hired nurses.
- Coordinated with physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, and social workers to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Investigated complaints from patients or families regarding quality of care issues.
- Developed educational materials for nursing staff on various topics related to quality improvement initiatives.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations related to nursing practice.
- Facilitated monthly meetings with nursing staff to review changes in policies, procedures, or standards of care.
Registered Nurse
Buffalo Prairie Care Center
Buffalo , MO
12.2023 - 02.2025
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Registered Nurse
Prime Healthcare Management
Humansville, Missouri
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Registered Nurse Nursing Supervisor
Integrity
Springfield, Missouri
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwest Baptist University
Springfield, MO05-2005
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Patient advocacy
- Performance evaluation
- Staff training
- Care coordination
- Patient assessment
- Electronic medical records
- Team collaboration
- Patient counseling
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Quality improvement
- Care plan development
- Nursing supervision
- Staff development
- Patient care management
- Wound care management
- Clinical leadership
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Quality improvement initiatives
Timeline
ADON
Woodland Manor Nursing And Rehab
03.2025 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse
Buffalo Prairie Care Center
12.2023 - 02.2025
Registered Nurse
Prime Healthcare Management
12.2021 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse Nursing Supervisor
Integrity
02.2021 - 02.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwest Baptist University