Hi, I’m
Jodi Ritenour
Greensburg,Pennsylvania
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with a career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination, in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure, and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Select Specialty Hospital
Registered Nurse
07.2021 - Current
Job overview
- 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.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acuity patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Implemented blood transfusions, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Amedisys Hospice
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
06.2023 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
Education
University of KentuckyLexington, KY
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
12.2024
Westmoreland County Community CollegeYoungwood, PA
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
05.2021
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient and Family Education
- Pain Management
- IV Drug Management
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Wound Care, including NPWT
- Medication Administration
- Telemetry Monitoring
- EHR Systems (Epic and Cerner)
- BLS and ACLS Certified
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Amedisys Hospice
06.2023 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital
07.2021 - Current
University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
Westmoreland County Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing