Jennifer Abbett

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ad0we5@r.postjobfree.com 408-***-****

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Highly motivated healthcare professional experienced in diverse healthcare settings. Well-versed in providing patient-centered care, developing care plans, and delivering quality patient care in accordance with physician orders. Proven track record of success in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Committed to providing compassionate and evidence-based care to diverse patient populations.

EDUCATION

Saddleback College School of Nursing, Mission Viejo, CA

Associates Degree in Nursing - December 2015

San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Bachelors of Science – Computer Science – June 1989

Consumnes River College, Sacramento, CA

Healthcare IT Certification – June 2013

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

August 2019 – Oct 2023

Registered Nurse – South OC Surgical Medical

Perform duties consulting with post-op patients s/p surgeries for Colorectal, Hernias, Thyroidectomies, and Breasts Cancer cases to assess pain, wounds, diet, discuss pathology results, activities, and home health needs. Duties also include Wound Vac and Ostomy Bag Changes, GTube removal and Replacements; assists with office procedure for excisions of masses. Provide telephone triage for patients experiencing pain, bleeding, infection control, and other complications after surgery. Obtain prior authorization for patient’s medications as well as specialty medications such as BOTOX Injections and wound vacs. Work closely with Home Health agencies to assess patient needs and relay appropriate MD orders for patient care.

February 2019 – February 2020

Registered Nurse – Encompass Health (Tustin Rehabilitation Center)

Per Diem position with duties as a Registry on-call RN for stable patients undergoing spinal surgeries, stroke recovery, traumatic brain injuries, and other various conditions who needed physical and occupational therapies to gain strength before discharging home. Duties include assessing mobility capabilities, keeping pt’s schedule for therapies while passing medications and providing care.

December 2018 – August 2019

Registered Nurse – UCI Health Orange, CA

Perform duties for OB/GYN prenatal department as well as URO/GYN including blood draw for prenatal and genetic testing. Perform catherization for bladder instillation and preparing pt’s with Lidocaine prior to procedure as well as setup and breakdown of scopes for intravesical BOTOX injections, BULKING with COAPTITE, and CYSTOSCOPY for exploratory procedure. Assist physicians with procedure after obtaining prior authorizations and consent. Return patient’s calls to provide advice regarding medications, procedures, infections, etc. Submit prior authorizations for patient’s medications as well as appeals once denied.

November 2018 – November 2018

Registered Nurse – H. Claude Hudson Comprehensive Health Center Los Angeles, CA

Provide various duties for the LA Strike for one week as a RN such as triage new patients, conducting EKG, starting IVs for medication administration as well as IV fluids. Monitor critical patients before arranging transport and discharging to ER.

October 2018 – Present

Registered Nurse – Heal OnCall Los Angeles, CA

Provide various duties as an on-call RN to provide services for on-site flu clinics as well as in-home services to administer vaccines.

August 2017 – October 2018

Registered Nurse – ResCare in Garden Grove, CA

Observing, evaluating, planning and implementing nursing support for well, chronic or acutely ill disabled individuals in small facility setting. Work closely with other health professionals/providers in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs and services to address the health needs of our clients. Ensuring the ordering, monitoring, discontinuation and, if necessary, the disposal of medications as prescribed by the physician. Ensure that there are policies in place that address medication administration, medication errors, medication storage, access and medication destruction. Complete daily, monthly, quarterly and annual nursing documents as required. Provide new employee training and annual recertification training for health and safety related topics. Provide training to unlicensed staff on client-specific issues as they relate to each individual’s health maintenance, safety, and disease prevention needs.

December 2016 – July 2017

Caregiver (self-employed) - Irvine, CA

Care for 3 children with autism with speech development and behavior modification therapy. Assist by providing transportation from school, speech therapy, and other activities such as Chinese school, piano, tennis lessons, and ballet.

INTERESTS

Competitive tennis, cycling, hiking, International travel.

REFERENCES

Shannon Harris – ResCare951-***-****

Sam Macias RN – OC Global Medical Center714-***-****

Salena Birdsall RN – Hoag Medical Center 949-***-****

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