Kirsten Jensen
Renown Regional Medical Center
Reno,NV
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in patient care and medical support. Collaborates effectively with medical teams to deliver exceptional care and adapt to changing patient needs. Skilled in patient assessment and medication administration, with a commitment to precepting and mentoring future nurses.
Work History
Registered Nurse
3 Years 10 Months- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating interventions.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Improved patient satisfaction through compassionate, holistic nursing care addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Virtual RN through Care AI, by providing virtual care via technology in the patients' room.
- Charge RN, providing support to staff while coordinating patient flow.
- Preceptor to new grads, apprentices and nursing students.
- Working with interdisciplinary team to ensure safety of patient throughout stay in hospital until discharge.
Medical Assistant
2 Years 2 Months- Provided direct patient care, obtained client medical history, medication reconciliation, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, addressed inquiries, performed vital signs, and prepared them for physician examinations, ensuring a smooth patient flow.
- Performed medical record management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients and physicians through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
Medical Assistant
3 Years 6 Months- Provided direct patient care, fielded questions, performed vital signs and prepared for physician examinations.
- Built strong relationships with patients and physicians through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Facilitated patient education on treatment plans and medications, improving understanding and compliance.
- Monitored medical supply levels and submitted replenishment orders to ensure availability for seamless operations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide coordinated care.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medications to improve understanding and adherence.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Skills
IV therapy
Ultrasound IV insertion
Charge RN
Direct Patient Care
Documentation and Charting
Healthcare technology
Documentation
Virtual Nurse and healthcare technology
Charge Registered Nurse
Precepting
Clinical Judgment
Therapeutic communication
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Renown Regional Medical Center
09.2022 - CurrentRead More
Medical Assistant
Renown Regional Medical Group
03.2018 - 05.2020Read More
Medical Assistant
Digestive Health Associates
09.2014 - 03.2018Read More
Carrington College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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