Jennifer Norris, RN, BSN
Sarasota,KS
Summary
Experienced RN with recent background in home health care and case management. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and adapt to changing patient needs. Skilled in patient assessment, care coordination, and developing individualized care plans. Valued for reliability, strong work ethic, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Transition Coordinator
BayCare Home Health/Sarasota Memorial Hospital
12.2024 - Current
- Reduced hospital readmissions by effectively implementing discharge planning strategies and ensuring appropriate post-acute care coordination.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of patients'' needs, adjusting care plans as necessary to address changing circumstances or conditions.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to ensure patient-centered care was consistently provided.
- Enhanced patient care by coordinating services and resources for optimal case management outcomes.
Clinical Nursing Supervisor
Saint Luke's Hospital
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Managed staffing of 7 different surgery offices. Staff included RNs, MAs, and other supportive roles. Large group of 30 providers consisting of trauma, general, bariatric, colorectal, breast and orthopedic surgeons.
- Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
- Administered performance evaluations and probationary reviews to assess nursing personnel.
- Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
- Coordinated departmental operations according to administrative, legal and medical guidelines.
- Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
- Directed day-to-day nursing and operational functions ensuring exceptional delivery of care when developing well-rounded nursing teams.
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
Saint Luke's Hospital
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Cared for inpatient COVID patients
Clinical Nurse Coordinator- Plastic Surgery
University of Kansas Medical Center
08.2013 - 06.2020
- Educated patients and families on treatment, surgical intervention, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
- Wound care
- Prepare clinic efficiently and optimizing work flows
- Schedule surgery, pre and post-op visits
- Assist with in office procedures
- Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.
- Care coordination with cancer patients among breast oncology, radiation oncology and medical oncology
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
Registered Nurse- Medical Surgical
Saint Joseph Medical Center
05.1998 - 06.2000
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Managed caseload up to 8 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
North Kansas City Hospital
03.1996 - 05.1998
- Managed multiple patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO12.2023
Skills
Transition planning
Teamwork and collaboration
Multitasking Abilities
Excellent communication
Effective communication
Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Clinical Transition Coordinator
BayCare Home Health/Sarasota Memorial Hospital
12.2024 - Current
Clinical Nursing Supervisor
Saint Luke's Hospital
06.2021 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
Saint Luke's Hospital
06.2020 - 06.2021
Clinical Nurse Coordinator- Plastic Surgery
University of Kansas Medical Center
08.2013 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse- Medical Surgical
Saint Joseph Medical Center
05.1998 - 06.2000
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
North Kansas City Hospital
03.1996 - 05.1998
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Missouri
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