Maritza L. Jenkins
Owings,MD
Summary
Detail-oriented Registered Nurse with a strong background in coordinating clinical activities and improving patient care processes. Recognized for implementing efficient workflows that enhance operational productivity and streamline communication across departments. Experienced in managing patient schedules and maintaining detailed records to ensure high standards of care and compliance. Skilled in team collaboration, adaptable support, and fostering a supportive environment in dynamic healthcare settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Coordinator
DAVITA
12.2018 - Current
- Performed routine assessments for patients with kidney disease.
- Participate in educating patients and family on continual care of kidney patients
- Oversee dialysis treatment start to finish
- Preform nursing procedures and treatment as directed by Physician in treatment management of patient care
- Delegate tasks to all direct patient care staff included but not limited to LVN/LPN’s, Technicians and Dialysis Assistants
- Provide professional nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic services, or hospitalized in a variety of healthcare settings
- Establish a care plan in collaboration with the patient, family and healthcare team
- Assists in the participation of department specific education for patients and colleagues
- Identifies irregular dialysis reactions and notifies appropriate medical team members
REGISTERED NURSE II
ST. AGNES HOSPITAL
11.2017 - 01.2020
- Maintain nursing assistance on 20-bed Oncology/Medical Surgical unit for pre/post operation procedures.
- Gained expertise in thoracic head and neck oncology.
- Perform venipunctures access, implanted ports, and maintain central venous access
- Work alongside doctors and interdisciplinary team to achieve goals.
- Facilitated continuity of care through collaboration with Hospice, home care, and pain management teams.
- Tasked with high standard of care on medical surgical unit; with surgical patients admitted with psychiatric co morbidities
- Applied critical thinking to determine priority of nursing interventions according to patient acuity.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
EXTERN/REGISTERED NURSE
UMMC-BALTIMORE, MD
01.2017 - 11.2018
- Deliver nursing care on Medical Surgical Floor for post-surgery patients in hematology/oncology and gynecology.
- Enhanced patient compliance by training fellow RNs on effective communication techniques.
- Designs, implements, and evaluates care plans with specific nursing diagnoses and measurable goals.
- Serves as a liaison between patients, families, pharmacies, case managers, physical therapists, physicians, and others involved in patient care to ensure continuity of care.
OBSERVATIONAL TECH
UMMC-BALTIMORE, MD
07.2016 - 01.2017
- Ensuring patient safety by providing monitored care to patients at UMMC while also providing support and relief to bedside staff members by keeping visual on the patients who pose a fall risk, possible elopement, risk to themselves, or other concerns that necessitate 24 hour monitored surveillance.
- Provide continuous observation of assigned patients remotely using audio and visual technology.
- Verbally redirect patients for their safety and prevent falls or pulling of any medical devices that will inhibit recovery.
- Communicating with staff as a team to ensure patient safety.
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
RADIANS COLLEGE
Washington, D.C.Skills
- Solution-oriented and versatile nursing professional with valuable skilled nursing experience that includes interdisciplinary care team contributions, plan of care development, detailed assessments and patient advocacy
- Combined strong administration and nursing management skills with accountability for positive patient outcomes Highly developed organizational skills accustomed to maintaining high productivity level with heavy workloads
- Compassionate patient advocate who demonstrates caring professionalism when working with patients, and their families
- Compliant with medical policy and procedures
- Interact with patients of all ages, level of development and diverse background
- Great communication skills both written and verbal
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- Treatment modalities
- Patient Education
- Proficient in developing nursing care plans, implementing effective nursing care and evaluating outcome of nursing intervention
Certification
- EBLS-Basic Life Support, current
- 2017-07-10 Registered Nurse License#228632
PRACTICUM
- George Washington Hospital: Medical Surgical Unit (180)
- Howard University Hospital: Medical Surgical Unit (180)
- Providence Hospital: Emergency Department (90)
- Providence Hospital: Psychiatric Unit (90) and Labor & Delivery (90)
Timeline
Clinical Coordinator
DAVITA
12.2018 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE II
ST. AGNES HOSPITAL
11.2017 - 01.2020
EXTERN/REGISTERED NURSE
UMMC-BALTIMORE, MD
01.2017 - 11.2018
OBSERVATIONAL TECH
UMMC-BALTIMORE, MD
07.2016 - 01.2017
Associates Degree - Nursing
RADIANS COLLEGE
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