Registered Nurse North Dakota
Resume:
JENNIFER GWILLIAMS
Moorhead, MN 56560
Cell: 701-***-****
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I am an experienced Registered Nurse that is licensed in North Dakota. I have been working in the healthcare field for 30+ years (I was a candy striper at ages 11 and 12). I worked in CNA roles for 9 years prior to nursing school. Those 9 years were primarily spent assisting adults with developmental disabilities. I have 14 years as an Licensed Practical Nurse and 7 years as an RN.
I have worked mainly in rural areas of South East North Dakota. I bring up my time in rural North Dakota to emphasize that as an LPN in rural facilities I was in leadership and independent roles. Very independent roles such as being the only nurse in family practice satellite clinics and performing clinic duties; X-ray, lab draws with prepping labs for transport, and assist with scheduling, answering phones, and manage all medication including samples. I have lots of experience working with people of all ages, special needs and developmental capabilities.
I have experience with the pediatric population during my time in the family practice clinics. However, I have 3 years of working with the Pediatrician in Jamestown whom treated patient’s special needs, as she was the medical director of Anne Carlson School. We had a Medical Home program and I served as the Medical Coordinator.
I feel I would be a great fit for the Nurse Navigator position. I bring a lot of experience, skills and am very personable with my patients, parents and coworkers. I am presently taking a Medical Coding and Billing course which will also be an asset in a navigation position.
SKILLS
September 25th, 2023 to present
Triage RN- Rheumatology
Sanford Health- Southpointe
WORK DUTIES:
Monitor and answer phone/ patient messages for Rheumatology providers
Patient teaching- new medications, braces, after injection care
Administration of flu and COVID vaccines
Initiate Prior Authorization and appeals for medications on behalf of patient
handle incoming and outgoing orders for pharmacy, specialty pharmacies, healthcare agents, forms for patient assistance, etc.
Set up and assist providers with injections, worms dressings, gathering specimens for laboratory studies
Assist with rooming patients as needed
Medical Record research
Access and perform duties with the EPIC
System
4 year gap- unable to work due to tick borne illness
November 2017 to January 2019
Wound/HBO RN
Jamestown Regional Medical Center-
Jamestown, ND
Wound assessment per formatted wound assessment forms in EMR
Patient evaluation per Epic EMR
Circulation testing in arms and legs
Set up patient’s testing in outside clinic services
Perform wound care per provider’s order
Set up home supplies, medications and home care if needed for patient
Review plan for care, instructions and appointments with patient
Research patient’s Medical records for candidacy of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO) administration
Assessment with provider of patient physical candidacy for HBO treatments
Orientation of patient to HBO therapy
Monitor patients before, during and after HBO treatments
Train and maintain HBO technicians certification to administer HBO therapy
Perform and monitor HBO tank cleaning, checks and maintenance
Work with wound clinic team
Attend and participate in weekly and monthly wound clinic meetings to evaluate patients progress and data.
November 2016 to November 2017
Part A Medical Review RN
Noridian Healthcare Solutions- Fargo, ND
Review Part A medical claims for Medicare patients per CMS audits
Research patient’s records for appropriate documentation by provider/staffing to justify appropriate care/testing/medications, etc.
Per CMS instructions determine approval or denial of facility claim for reimbursement
Note and cite CMS references supporting decisions
Document completed case review
Compile case review data per facility and education on denials with plan for improvement
Participate in weekly and monthly team meetings reviewing particular cases with medical directors
Keep detailed timeline of work activities throughout the shift
Familiar with researching HCPCS, ICD-9, CPT codes
April 2016 to January 2017
Med/Surg/Swing Bed Nurse
Mercy Hospital- Valley City, ND
Received report for assigned patients for shift
Assessment of patients working with point of care charting
Reporting patient’s status and clinical data to rounding provider
Take orders from providers and assign/ follow orders
Admission assessments
Discharge instructions and information for resources
Interpret patient's data and status to monitor for changes, stability, and outcomes
Assist patients with activities such as ambulation, bathroom needs, eating, symptom management per provider orders, etc.
Administration of medications per provider orders
Document all activities involved in patient care
Give report to incoming shift nurse
November 2014 to April 2016
Director of Nursing
The Legacy Place – Valley City, ND
Assessed need for, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Oversaw and managed 13 support staff in resident care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Developed resident care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
Delegated staff nurse duties.
Effectively managed clinical oversight for 43 units in assisted living facility. Provided on-call care at all times of day and night.
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
Trained new staff on quality and infection control procedures.
Assisted with daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
Developed and produced office flyer notifications for important policy changes, office news and events.
Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts.
Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records.
Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.
Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the facility.
June 2013 to November /2014 CNA Educator/Quality Assurance
Sheyenne Care Center – Valley City, ND
Led CNA training program and conducted classes for prospective CNAs.
Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
Followed infection control procedures
Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
Supervising, discipline and providing education to Certified Nursing Assistants and Certified Medication Assistants
Ensuring quality of care and following quality assurance program
June 2012 to June 2013
Dialysis Nurse
Sanford Health – Jamestown, ND
Assessed need for, enter orders per provider, obtained, interpreted and reported results
Examined patients and dispensed medications as needed.
Closely monitored acute conditions.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals.
Followed infection control procedures.
Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
AAssessed patients throughout. hemodialysis treatments
Set dialysis treatment goals for hemodialysis treatment
Perform quarterly assessments on established patients
May 2009 to June 2012
Pediatrics/Family Practice Clinic Nurse
Essentia Health – Jamestown, ND
Assessed need for, ordered labs per provider orders, obtained and reported lab test results
Assessment and evaluation of special needs pediatric patients.
Closely monitored acute conditions.
Monitored patient reactions to medications and carefully documented progress.
Developed and implemented nursing and emergency care plans for Medical Home patients.
Performed basic physical assessments of newborns, infants and children.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supplies including vaccines and was vaccine contract for vaccines
Medical home coordinator for pediatric special needs patients
Coordinated appointments for special needs patients with other facilities/services related to special needs patient’s acute and chronic health conditions. Assisted with the Pediatrician communication and parents. Triaged patient’s need for treatment acutely with Pediatrician. Assisted with patient chart researchers. Direct phone contact for parents. (Medical Home Coordinator)
August 2008 to May 2009
August 2002 to November 2004
Family practice nurse- Southeast Medical Center in Oakes, ND
Nurse in family practice clinical setting
Nurse in satellite family practice clinic setting which included xray and laboratory duties
Patient assessments of all ages
Xray, scheduling, EKG and lab duties in satellite setting
Cardiac Rehabilitation nurse
Maintain, order, keep Immunizations scheduling up-to-date
Keep all samples of medications up-to-date
Set up patient’s testing and further services
Communication with other Healthcare professionals
Report patient’s status and health data with providers
Carry out provider’s orders
Train and orientation of new staff
August 2007 to August 2008
Hospice Nurse- Hospice of the Red River Valley, Fargo, ND
All duties performed under RN supervision per plan of care
Perform end of life care
Nurse visits to home, hospital, palliative locations-independently
Carry out end of life cares per Hospice team plan of care for patient
Record all of patient’s data and assessment findings
Communicate patient status and needs to Hospice RN and team
Relay need for any additional assistance for patient and/or family/ caregivers to Hospice team/RN
Perform active dying cares
On call patient’s needs
Perform postmortem cares
Communication with family/caregivers
Communication with medical directors
Administration of medications per provider orders/ standing orders
June 1999 to August 2002
November 2004 to 2007
Charge Nurse- Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Oakes, ND
Receive report from previous shift Nurse
Give report to oncoming shift staff
Administration of medications and treatments per provider’s orders/standing orders
Supervisor of CNA staff during shift
Delegate duties throughout shift
Monitor and record patient’s status and data
Communication with pharmacy, providers, other in house departments, family members and supervisors
Chart on residents with notable changes or needs- report to on- call provider if necessary
Assist residents with cares
Provide end of life/active dying/postmortem cares
Communication with emergency service and providers
Rounding with providers
62B- Heavy Construction Mechanic
142nd Engineer Combat Battalion (HVY)
Honorable Discharge January 1 1999
Enlisted January 1 1990
Discharge Rank E4 Specialist
EDUCATION
May 2013
Bachelor of Science: Nursing Presentation College - Aberdeen, SD
May 1999
Associate of Science: Practical Nursing
North Dakota State College of Science - Wahpeton, ND
CERTIFICATIONS (past)
Emergency Medical Technician-2015
CPR Certified
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification (2015 to 2019)
Registered Nurse in North Dakota, License number R39666, 2013 to 2020
Licensed Practical Nurse (ASPN) in North Dakota from 1999 to 2013
PALS Certification during pediatric clinic Nursing
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
7+ years of long term care experience ranging from charge nurse to management level.
Clinic experience of 4 years included duties performed in rural setting. These duties included x-ray, laboratory procedures and forms, and cardiac rehabilitation.
Hospice home nurse experience.
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