Jennifer Patterson
Dracut
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificate
Work History
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
Winchester Hospital
01.2021 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care to mothers and newborns.
- Enhanced patient safety through meticulous monitoring of vital signs, medications, and overall wellness.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for seamless prenatal, antepartum, and postpartum care.
- Educated new parents on proper infant care techniques, including breastfeeding, bathing, and swaddling.
- Promoted early bonding experiences between mothers and infants by encouraging skin-to-skin contact immediately after delivery.
- Assisted lactation consultants in addressing breastfeeding challenges faced by new mothers, offering guidance on latch techniques and positioning.
- Served as a preceptor for newly hired nurses or nursing students in clinical rotations, providing mentorship and guidance.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
02.2018 - 08.2021
- Reduced complications by accurately assessing patients'' needs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive care for all patients undergoing dialysis.
- Educated patients and their families on kidney disease management, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health care.
- Maximized staff efficiency by effectively delegating tasks and managing schedules in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Ensured optimal equipment performance through routine maintenance checks and prompt troubleshooting when issues arose.
- Increased patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols throughout the entire dialysis process.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication among team members and addressing concerns promptly.
- Assisted in training new staff members on dialysis procedures, policies, and equipment usage ensuring consistent high standards of patient care across the unit.
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic kidney disease, helping them navigate complex medical information while maintaining hope for improved health outcomes.
- Established strong rapport with patients through active listening skills, empathy, and genuine concern for their wellbeing during treatment sessions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Licensed Practical Nurse Long Term Care
Life Care Center
06.2013 - 08.2021
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA05.2017
High School Diploma -
Dracut Senior High School
Dracut, MA06.1990
Skills
- Prenatal education
- Pain management
- Fetal monitoring
- Active listening
- Empathy and compassion
- Maternal assessment
- Family-centered care
- Breastfeeding support
- Labor support
- Postpartum care
- Emotional support
- Newborn care
- Infant assessment
- Discharge planning
Certification
- CPR/BLS, American Heart Association - good until 2025
- NRP Certification - good until 2025
- Registered Nurse - 09/2024
Timeline
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
Winchester Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
02.2018 - 08.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse Long Term Care
Life Care Center
06.2013 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fitchburg State University
High School Diploma -
Dracut Senior High School
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