Jennifer A Capra
Cell-561-***-****
Email: ********@**********.***
Education
**** ***/** ** ***** River State College
**** *** ********** ** ** (UF)
EMPLOYMENT/EXPERIENCE
****-******* **** Nurse CommonSpirit
monitor post-operation vital signs and dynamics
assess levels of consciousness
carefully observe patients for any side effects from anesthesia
treating, pain, nausea and any other post op symptoms
2023-2024 Acute Hemodialysis Nurse UC Health
Run inpatient hospital patient dialysis
Documentation
Patient monitoring
Collaboration with patient healthcare team
2021- 2024 PACU Nurse WSI
monitor post-operation vital signs
assess levels of consciousness
carefully observe patients for any side effects from anesthesia
treating, pain, nausea and any other post op symptoms
2022-2023 Clinic Dialysis Charge Nurse American Renal Associates
Run patient dialysis
Documentation
Patient monitoring
Collaboration with patient healthcare team
2021-2022 Acute Dialysis Nurse DaVita
Run in hospital patient dialysis
Documentation
Patient monitoring
Collaboration with patient healthcare team
2020-2021 Hospice Nurse Case Manager Berkley Hospice (Denver CO)
Documentation
Med administration
Emotional/grief support
Patient care
Case Management
2018- 2020 Hospice Charge Nurse IPU Hope Hospice (Fort Myers, FL)
Documentation
Med administration
Emotional/grief support
Patient care
2019-2020 Float nurse Gulf Coast Village/VOA (Fort Myers FL)
Medication administration
COVID Coalition Team (Testing and vaccines)
Discharge/aftercare planning
Documentation
Sub Acute/Transitional nursing
2016-2018 Case Manager/Telemedicine RN Wellcare Health Plans (Tampa FL)
Review Health Risk assessments
Assist members with care issues
Health Planning and support
Care Coordination
2014-2016 RN Charge Tampa General Hospital (Tampa, FL)
Emergency Dept.
Stabilize patients
Database completion
Transferring to correct unit after stabilization
Supervise non licensed personnel
Documentation and transcription
2012 – 2017 RN Charge Osceola Regional Medical Center (Kissimmee FL)
Medical/Surgical, Gyno/oncology/ICU/ Emergency dept
patient care
Stabilize patients
Documentation and transcription
Transferring to correct unit after stabilization
2012-2014 RN Central Florida Nursing Services (Orlando FL)
mental health nursing (Crisis Receiving unit)
Receive patients for initial intake while still in crisis
Stabilize patient before floor placement
Use of four point restraint and takedown tactic
2009-2012 RN Field RN/Case Manager Professional Resource Network (Bloomington, MN)
Documentation
Case Management.
Adult Protection
Conduct health assessments and supervise non licensed personnel.
Train/teach new hires
Home Care/Skilled nursing
2010- 2011 RN Charge Nurse Mission Behavioral Center (Plymouth MN)
Manage shift consisting of LPN, TMA’s NA/R’s.
Treat psych patients displaying eruptive and sexual behaviors
Conduct health assessments on patients.
Medical transcription
Treatments, meds, documentation, redirection.
Wound assessment and management
MDS
2009 – 2011 RN Team Leader/Staff Development Summit Health (Minneapolis, MN)
Conduct/teach and lead health and wellness education seminars/fairs.
Shots/Immunizations
Conduct health assessments .(Do about 4 seminars per year)
Supervise/educate and lead personnel (RN/LPN)
2008-2009 TMA/RN Amy Johnson Residence (St Paul MN)
Documentation,
Redirection of mentally ill/psych residents
Medication administration,
Direct patient care.
Care conferences
1990 – 1998 Flight Paramedic/Captain/ Platoon Leader US Army (San Antonio TX)
Provide emergency medical services/stabilize patients during transport/receiving in ER/surgical technician/assist MD with surgery (scrub tech). Assist with training ranks E-4 and below
Special Skills
I have the ability to learn quickly and possess excellent communication skills. I am proficient with the computer (Mac and Windows) I am also detailed oriented and have strong leadership skills that was learned in the US Army. I also work well with others. (Team player), excellent problem solver.
Licenses/Certifications
Paramedic/US Army- Obtained in 1991
BLS - Maintained since 1991
EKG 12 lead- Maintained since 2013
RN – Maintained since 2009
ACLS – Maintained since 2012
WOC- Maintained Since March 2020
NIHSS Stroke Assessment maintained since 2014