Jill Gummere
San Francisco,CA
Summary
- Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
- Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure experienced-level RN at Adult Infusion at UCSF Mission Bay position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- Infusion Coordinator
Sutter Care At Home, Sutter VNA & Hospice
12.2020 - Current
- Infusion Therapy Management: Proficient in coordinating and managing infusion therapy services for pediatric and adult patients including antibiotics, hydration, immunotherapy, enteral therapy, and inotropic medications
- Collaborating discharge planning alongside case managers, pharmacists, doctors, and other healthcare professionals ensuring seamless, safe, and efficient patient discharge to home
- Performing patient education with patients and caregivers by providing hands on training and simulation at bedside while maintaining professional bedside manner
- Advocating for patients' needs and rights throughout the infusion therapy process, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being.
- Preparing and administering medications via IV infusion, ensuring accuracy in dosing and compatibility with the prescribed solution
- Skilled in verifying physician orders, medication labels, and patient identifiers before initiating IV medication administration to prevent errors and ensure patient safety
- Knowledgeable about various types of IV medications, including antibiotics, hydration, inotropic and analgesic medications, and their appropriate administration techniques
- Competent in maintaining sterility and aseptic technique during medication preparation and central line connection to minimize risk of contamination and infection transmission
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
California Pacific Medical Center, Hospital
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patient conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Starting IVs, performing peripheral lab draws, inserting foley catheters and accessing central lines using sterile technique
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Prevented potential medication errors by diligently verifying orders, double-checking dosages, and administering medications according to established protocols.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by effectively communicating pertinent information during hand-offs and discharge planning.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse- MedSurg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
California Pacific Medical Center, Hospital
04.2015 - 12.2018
- Administered medications via oral, IV, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments and assessing EKGs to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse- Pre and Post Op/Med-Surg
Trinity Hospital
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Assessing patients recovering from surgical procedures checking neurological status and monitoring vital signs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dominican University of California
San Rafael05.2012
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient care planning
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and Empathy
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Documentation and Charting
- EMR Systems
- Team Coordination
Certification
Basic Life Support through American Heart Association exp 1/31/25
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Infusion Coordinator
Sutter Care At Home, Sutter VNA & Hospice
12.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
California Pacific Medical Center, Hospital
01.2019 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse- MedSurg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
California Pacific Medical Center, Hospital
04.2015 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse- Pre and Post Op/Med-Surg
Trinity Hospital
05.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dominican University of California
Basic Life Support through American Heart Association exp 1/31/25
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