Terry Jenkins
Dover, NJ 07801,NJ
Summary
As a dedicated Registered Nurse at Saint Clare's Hospital, I excelled in delivering compassionate care while employing critical problem-solving to prioritize patient needs. My expertise in medication administration and infection control, combined with a strong ability to educate patients, significantly enhanced patient outcomes and safety.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Saint Clare's Hospital
08.1983 - 08.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Transported critically ill patients to and from Hospitals/Acute care Facilities.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
County College of Morris
Randolph, NJ06-1997
Diploma - Nursing
Morris County Vocational
Denville, NJ08-1983
High School Diploma -
Morris Hills High School
Rockaway, NJ06-1982
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Complex Problem-solving
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient discharge
- Documentation and charting
- Infection control measures
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care planning
- Patient counseling
- Critical care
- Direct patient care
- Compassion and empathy
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) - Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing.
- CPR Certified
- Mobile Intensive Care Nurse/EMT
- CEVO Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Saint Clare's Hospital
08.1983 - 08.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
County College of Morris
Diploma - Nursing
Morris County Vocational
High School Diploma -
Morris Hills High School
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