Jennifer Rector
Summary
Registered Nurse who excels at analyzing, prioritizing and completing tasks in a professional manner. Very flexible enthusiastic RN professional with [27] years’ experience, at Palmetto Health Baptist. Strong organizational, technical and analytical skills. While working at Palmetto Health Baptist developed strong computer skills, patient assessment skills, and flexibility cross training to expand my experience. Excellent patient /nurse relationships. With my employer at Abbey Road Hospice developed skills to care for those at the end of life, with compassion and dignity. Skills include admitting new patients with head to toe assessment. Reviewing medication list. Assessing the needs of the patient as well as the family members. Providing for needs of dying patients and those of their loved ones .
Objectives
My goal is to collaborate with the team at Arotech and further enhance the company's success and reputation. Seeking a fulfilling position as a case manager that offers me growth and opportunities to utilize my experience as a hospice nurse. And my many years experience as a phone interview nurse at Palmetto Health.
Education
Midlands Technical College, West Columbia, South Carolina
Registered Nurse, Graduated November 1986
Awarded perfect attendance in my LPN program. Licensed in the state of South Carolina as Registered Nurse
Midlands Technical College, West Columbia, SC
Licensed Practical Nurse, Graduated November 1984
Employment History
Comfort Care Hospice,Lexington SC RN case manager, July 2015-present. DeliverExcep
Abbey Road Hospice, Columbia, SC
RN case manager, September 2014 –2015
Delivered exceptional care to my hospice patients as well as family members. Cared for and assessed every patient weekly and for symptom management. Collaborated with other team members on the immediate and long term needs of my patients. Always reported in a timely professional manner. Worked directly with Angie Riddle NP, based on my assessment and the immediate changes and needs of my patients. Provided comfort to patients and family at end of life.
Palmetto Health Baptist, Columbia, South Carolina
Registered Nurse, January 1987 – February 2014
Delivered exceptional service by greeting and serving customers in a timely, friendly manner. Fielded an average of 8-15 customer service calls per day. Currently working as pre-op phone interview nurse, cross trained to interview and assessment. Prior to my out-pt. position I worked 12 years in the Operating room at Palmetto Health Baptist. During my time in the operating room I was elected the resource nurse for the services of ENT and plastic surgery. Although proficient in any type of case I was assigned I have circulated in every service line.
Professional Skills
Patient phone interview: Expert
Computer skills: Expert
Monthly employee education: Expert
RN case manager: Advanced
References
Vickie McNeil
Friend/former patient’s daughter
School Teacher
Pam Wegrzyn
Co-worker and friend
Information available upon request.
Renee Martin
Team member/friend
Abbey Road Hospice.
Angie Riddle, NP
Attending NP for my patients
Senior Health Associates
Dana Morris
Former patient’s son
Circuit Court Judge
Dianne Jackson
Former Head Nurse
At Palmetto Health Baptist