Jennifer Bharvirkar
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Experienced with working in the homecare setting with behavioral health clients, and fostering trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
Kindred At Home
Springfield, MA
03.2012 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
Heritage Hall Nursing Home
Agawam, MA
05.2010 - 05.2012
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University Community Hospital
Tampa, FL
06.2005 - 05.2009
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management for discharge planning.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Holyoke Hospital
Holyoke, MA
09.2000 - 10.2002
- 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.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA05.2000
Skills
- Psychopharmacology knowledge
- Emotional support
- Medication administration
- Patient advocacy
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Psychiatric assessment
- Active listening
- Empathy and compassion
- Therapeutic communication
- Case management
- Crisis management
- Mental health evaluation
- Clinical documentation
- Medication Management
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
Kindred At Home
03.2012 - Current
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
Heritage Hall Nursing Home
05.2010 - 05.2012
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University Community Hospital
06.2005 - 05.2009
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Holyoke Hospital
09.2000 - 10.2002
Associate of Science - Nursing
Springfield Technical Community College