Jennifer Chaudoin

Marysville,Washington, ***** 318-***-**** ad27gb@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, Hospice Services, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Skills

Accurate Documentation

Patient Examination

Medication Administration

Blood Draw and Sample Collection

Procedure Assistance

Patient Care Assessment

Creative Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Patient Condition Monitoring

Medical Procedure Preparation

Direct Patient Care

Work History

Registered Nurse Case Manager, 03/20222 to 01/2024

Alpha Home Health And Hospice – Everett, Washington

Empower patient's caregivers by educating them on care for their loved one providing care education, medication administration education as well as support for care.

Manage and collaborate with an interdisciplinary group consisting of Team Registered Case Managers, Nurse Practitioner, Medical Director, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Social Workers, Chaplains and Volunteers to provide comfort, peace, and dignity as well as support during times of decline.

Evaluate patient and family needs and assist in the preparation and execution of the plan of care for each patient.

Maintain all assigned patient clinical records including continual medication reconciliation, care plan updates and care coordination.

Provided extensive wound care as needed by each patient.

Maintained primary control and professional management of each patient care.

Performed supervisory visits and documentation for HHA, CNA’s .

Performed admission assessments and admits.

Retained orders for all patient medications and ordered medications through pharmacy in timely manner.

Ordered all durable medical equipment for delivery.

Drop ship orders placed and maintained for all patient care supplies.

Participated in 7 day 24hr on call rotation.

Fluent use of HCHB and One point.

Provided daily patient visits when death was imminent.

Provided disease process education as well as dying process education and comfort.

Pronounced patient deaths, provided post mordem care, notified families and funeral homes of death and requesting body pick up.

Acted as primary liaison between physician, patient/family and hospice team.

Provide direct patient care services to hospice patients and supportive care to the patient's family while providing a trusting and compassionate relationship with my patients and their families.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, 01/2020 to 03/2022

Franklin Medical Center – Winnsboro, Louisiana

Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.

Managed care from admission to discharge.

Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.

Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.

Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.

Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.

Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.

Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.

Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.

Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.

Assisted in cardioversion and code emergency nursing procedures to promptly control changes in physical condition.

Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.

Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.

Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.

Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.

Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.

Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.

Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.

Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.

Performed arterial cut-downs, inserted central lines and inserted endotracheal tubes as part of trauma team.

Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.

Charge nursing in multiple areas of Medical Surgical unit including COVID-19 intensive care unit.

Licensed Practical Nurse, 06/2016 to 01/2020

Franklin Medical Center – Winnsboro, LA

Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.

Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.

Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.

Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.

Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.

Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

Licensed Practical Nurse, 05/2015 to 09/2016

Rayville Hospice – Rayville, LA

Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.

Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.

Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.

Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.

Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Cerner to keep team informed of changing conditions.

Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.

Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

End of life care

Post mortem Care

Direct contact with funeral home and coroner coordination

Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.

Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.

Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.

Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.

Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.

Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.

Clinical Care Coordinator, 02/2010 to 06/2015

Plantation Manor – Winnsboro, Louisiana

Oversaw quality assurance programs to enhance performance and consistently achieve superior care standards.

Created weekly schedules for nurses, taking into account sick days and vacation time.

Provided care and progress reports to patients.

Identified nurses' and staff training needs and devised training programs to close gaps.

Monitored, analyzed and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice.

Developed, implemented, revised and evaluated policies and procedures.

Supervised and managed daily activities of clinical team consisting of physicians, nurses and support staff.

Implemented ongoing learning strategies such as tutorials, instructional modules, and supervised hands-on sessions to help nurses and staff improve understanding of medical equipment and care best practices.

Worked with nurse manager to develop nursing staff through education, evaluation, performance management and competency improvement.

Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.

Devised and introduced initiatives and projects to maintain or improve existing facilities, allowing for maximization of capital component of Medicaid's per diem rate.

Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.

Conducted literature and coding reviews to adhere to state and federal standards.

Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.

Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.

Implemented best practice standards for billing resulting in substantial reduction of accounts receivable delays.

Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.

Education

High School Diploma

Mesa Verde High School - Citrus Heights, CA

Associate of Science: Nursing, 01/2020

Louisiana Delta Community College - Monroe, LA

Licensed Practial Nurse: Nursing, 01/2010

Louisiana Delta Community College - Winnsboro, LA

Certifications

Certified BLS

Certified IV Therapy

PICC Line

Additional Information

Currently hold an unencumbered Registered Nursing License with the State of Washington.

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