Wendy Jahner
Shawnee,USA
Summary
Experience as a Medical Surgical Registered Nurse with 30 years of experience preparing and administering medications, providing bedside care and monitoring patient conditions. Working with pediatric patient populations has been the focus of my experience, with a total of 30 years of working in acute care, inpatient and urgent care settings. Included in my past and current experience is patients in an adult primary care setting. Past experience acting as an interim nurse manager as well as interim nurse educator in a 24-bed pediatric medical-surgical unit. Current certifications include CPN and P.E.A.R.S. Other experience includes participating in and leading both unit and hospital-wide committees such as Magnet, Education, Unit Councils, EMR Super-User and opportunities to represent Children's Mercy Hospital at conferences. I am hardworking, driven, enjoy challenges and am ready for a new opportunity to apply acquired and exceptional nursing skills in a new setting.
Overview
1
1
Certification
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Children's Mercy Hospital
1997 - 2016
- Cared for pediatric patient population over several years in a variety of inpatients Medical-Surgical units, including; Surgical Post-op, Pulmonology, Neurology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology and Dermatology.
- Provided support to fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients. Here I managed a caseload of 3 to 4 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, medication administration, documentation and education.
- Worked with interdisciplinary teams and families to coordinate and provide quality patient care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, pain management and discharge care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs.
- Participated in unit and hospital-wide committee to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes.
Urgent Care Registered Nurse
Children's Mercy Hospital
Overland Park, KS
11.2016 - Current
- Perform triage of incoming patients using nursing judgment and determine severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Executed nursing interventions by collaborating with inter-professional team to incorporate standards of care, practice and patient outcomes.
- Implement and initiate plan of care, coordinated delivery and employed strategies to promote health and safe environment.
- Offer exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluate patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Quickly respond to emergent and urgent situations where swift assessment, action and response impacted positive health outcomes.
- Communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of pediatric patients in a fast-paced, challenging Urgent Care environment.
- Provide skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to medically unstable/and or deteriorating conditions.
Registered Nurse
Premise Health-T-Mobile Onsite Health Center
Overland Park, KS
11.2023 - Current
- Achieved optimal patient outcomes through thorough assessment of care needs and targeted nursing interventions. Delivered high-quality care by conducting detailed evaluations and implementing appropriate treatment strategies. Enhanced patient health through strategic nursing assessments and effective treatment execution.
- Collaborates with physicians and other healthcare practitioners for further medical evaluation and care as needed
- Performs and documents medical tests, screenings, and treatments as defined in site contract (EKG, audiometry, spirometry, vision)
- Administers medications and emergency care within legal scope of practice
- Maintains medical equipment, ensures a clean and safe environment, and follows infection control procedures
- Maintains patient health records to ensure accurate and up-to-date records
- Educates patients on health promotion and participates in follow-up care
- Performs other duties as assigned
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada06-1994
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Urgent care triaging skills, assessments and expertise
- Specialized knowledge, skill and experience with medications, treatments and care of pediatric patients ranging from infants to adulthood
- Experience and comfort in working in high stress environments
- Ability to work with pediatric patients requiring need for changing, unexpected and escalated care
- Easily adapt to changing work environments, including those that have limited support services
- Strong patient and family advocate
- Understanding and skill in use of EMR / EHR, specifically Cerner and Epic
- Communicate and work well with medical providers
- Confident in asking questions, voicing concerns or making suggestions with healthcare team members
Certification
Certified Pediatric Nurse.
Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization Certification (P.E.A.R.S.).
American Heart Association BLS Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Premise Health-T-Mobile Onsite Health Center
11.2023 - Current
Urgent Care Registered Nurse
Children's Mercy Hospital
11.2016 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Children's Mercy Hospital
1997 - 2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University