JENNIFER M. PATTERSON

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Cleveland, Ohio 44119

216-***-****

acek1b@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

To obtain a Registered Nurse position with the opportunity to provide compassionate,

skilled nursing care.

Education

Ohio University RN to BSN Athens, Ohio

Beginning classes 3/2014

Cuyahoga Community College Cleveland, OH

Associate Degree of Applied Science in Nursing

Obtained 08/08

Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Work

Obtained 08/02

Experience:

Ahuja Medical Center Beachwood, OH

Staff RN/ SDU

10/2012-PRESENT

• Effectively manage the care of a group of patients

• Records completed medication history

• Administers medications safely

• Administers blood products safely

• Performs effectively in emergency situations

• Conducts thorough and timely assessments

• Provides appropriate nursing interventions

• Checks laboratory results on a regular basis

• Documents appropriately and completely

• Delegates nursing care tasks

• Communicates appropriate information to health care team

• Demonstrates flexibility and skill in time management

• Cares for a patient with a chest tube

• Cares for a patient on various drips

• Collects labs as needed

• Cares for a patient with respiratory instability

• Obtains and interprets patient’s rhythm strip

• Cares for a patient with hemodynamic instability

• Evaluate changes n patients urinary status

• Initiates skin care protocols

• Photograph wounds on admission, weekly and discharge

• Charge RN

• Preceptor

Beechbrook Cleveland, OH

Assertive Community Team RN

06/2011-10/2012

• Perform basic assessment of the patient’s nursing care needs.

• Document observations of patient behavior and status to the administered plan.

Provide therapeutic interactions with patients to assist them in identifying sources

• of anxiety.

Administer medications and treatments as ordered by a physician.

• Plan and tutor basic health teaching to assist patients' in meeting their needs.

• Coordinate with pharmacy regarding change or newly prescribed medications.

Heart Home Care, LLC

Director of Nursing/Case manager Euclid, OH

06/2010 – 04/2011

• Assist in planning overall development and administration of the Agency as set

forth in the policies and procedures relating to the Agency.

• Review and evaluate existing clerical/administrative policies and practices to

determine if current methods provide the means for the staff to carry out their

responsibilities and achieve projected goals.

• Ensure coordination of the quarterly clinical record review program and the

accuracy of public information materials and activities.

• Supervise job classifications and job descriptions of professional personnel.

• Select and maintains a qualified, well-organized staff to provide care for the

needs of the client.

• Establish staffing patterns, and methods for coordination of care.

• Supervise and teach.

• Consult with supervisors and staff as well as physicians in matters relating to

client cares services.

• Promote staff development.

• Provide for continuing evaluation of the current program.

• Serves as a member of the Advisory Committee.

• Participate in local organizations, and activities relative to the health professions

and community health services.

• Assist with interviews and hires select home health care personnel.

• Consult with physician when necessary to ensure and maintain safe, efficient, and

quality client care.

• Establish mutual goal setting and achievement standards. Actively develop and

pursue referral sources as well as facilitate on-going relationships with various

medical and health communities.

• Work to develop an open positive rapport and relationship with community

resources affiliated with home care services.

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• Lake Health Medical System, Inc. Painesville, OH

• Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit/Stepdown Unit

• 01/09 – 10/11

• Responsible and accountable for the comprehensive total care of assigned

patient/family.

• Perform independent nursing functions using established procedures, policies

and routines.

• Identify patient’s needs/problems and complete the patient assessment.

• Perform nursing procedures and techniques accurately, and/or demonstrate the

ability to delegate it.

• Interpret patient’s response to their illness and treatment and adjust plan of care

accordingly.

• Transcribe physician’s order accurately.

• Carry out physician’s orders accurately, directly or indirectly. Carry out protocol

accurately.

• Complete the admission process including orientation to the unit, assessment of

patient needs, admission interview, and initiation of patient care plan.

• Document pertinent observations, assessments, plans and interventions on

appropriate record.

• Continually evaluate patient’s status and make revisions in the plan of care as

necessary.

• Develop a specific, individualized teaching plan based on the patient’s condition

or disease.

• Complete patient’s discharge summary before discharge.

• Care for the critically ill patient recognizing potential complications and acting to

• prevent

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Kindred Hospital Cleveland, OH

Registered Nurse

11/08 – 12/08

• Responsible for frequent patient evaluations, including monitoring and tracking

vital signs.

• Perform procedures such as IV placement and administering medications.

• Perform all nursing duties in accordance with the facility policies and

procedures and well as State of Ohio requirements.

Licenses:

State of Ohio Registered Nurse License

● Obtained 10/08

Certifications:

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

● Recertified 04/13

References Available Upon Request

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