Jennifer Ready, BSN, RN
West Point
Summary
Dedicated professional focused on team collaboration and committed to achieving optimal patient outcomes. Expertise includes medical procedures, patient assessments, care coordination, and staff education, ensuring a comprehensive approach to healthcare delivery. Proven ability to cultivate strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respect, and exceptional customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Treatment Nurse
Vineyard Court Nursing Center
10.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate wound care treatments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, promoting understanding and compliance.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring adherence to health regulations and improving overall hygiene standards.
- Developed strong relationships with referring physicians, fostering a collaborative approach to patient-centered wound care management strategies.
- Supported infection control initiatives by adhering to strict hygiene standards when performing wound care tasks.
Staff RN
Omaha VA Medical Center
04.2019 - 03.2022
- Charge Nurse Rotation & Floated To Other Units
- Previous ONS Chemotherapy Administration Certification
- ACLS Training Quarterly per protocol
- Isolation Care
- Performed Peer Reviews for near misses or sentinel events
- Staff Scheduling of up to 30 for the unit
- Delivered comprehensive patient care following established protocols and standards.
- Conducted patient assessments to identify changes in status, reporting findings to healthcare providers promptly.
- Achieved timely medication administration by utilizing effective time management skills and prioritizing critical tasks.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided Ordered Wound Care Treatments; Assisted In Bi-Annual Hospital-Wide Wound Audits
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
RN Coordinator
Bickford Assisted Living
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Coordinated resident care plans, enhancing individual support and satisfaction for 37-40 residents
- Obtained orders/managed resident needs for therapies, nursing, wound management, & hospice
- Medication Management oversight and Health Maintenance to CMAs
- Communication with Providers, Professional interaction with Families and outside Vendors
- Oversight, Monitoring & Managing of Resident Cares by CNAs
- Performed monthly Staff Meetings & In-services
- Assisted with Interviews, Performance Reviews, and Investigations
- Assisted in Marketing of the facility to providers & potential new clients
- Piloting of new Incident Reporting System & provided feedback
- Analyzed incident reports to identify trends and improve safety measures across the facility.
- Inventoried medications, supplies and equipment and monitored emergency supplies/equipment
- Onboarded new employees through orientation meetings and training sessions before deployment to different departments.
- On 6-month Performance review, I was complimented on my ability to go above and beyond & for my compassion. I also received many compliments from resident's families on our survey.
Staff RN
Callaway District Hospital
01.2016 - 06.2018
- RN for Inpatient, Outpatient, Observation, and Emergency Care
- Triage incoming patients
- Provided Accurate and timely Assessments
- Entering & executing Provider Orders
- Monitor & Notify provider of Acute Conditions/Changes
- Followed EMTALA Protocols, Interacted with Paramedics and Flight Nurses for excellent patient care
- Mixed Medications in the Sterile Hood
- Assisted with Updating Protocols
- Charge Nurse on Rotation
Hospice RN Case Manager
Hillcrest Hospice
05.2015 - 12.2015
- Performed Initial Assessments and Qualifications to Admit to Hospice
- Ordered DME and supplies for individual needs
- Managed complex caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on patient acuity levels.
- Conducted thorough assessments to evaluate patient needs and adjust care strategies accordingly.
- Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions, assessments, interventions, and responses to care.
- Educated patients and families about illness progression, treatment options, and available resources for additional support.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Creighton University School of Nursing
Omaha, NE08-2011
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Bellevue University
Bellevue06-2009
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Omaha College of Health Careers
Omaha, NE05-1993
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Intake and discharge
- High level of autonomy
- Staff supervision
- Hospice and palliative care
- Care plan development
- Precepting
- Infection control measures
Accomplishments
Spring 2014 Daisy Award Recipient
Fall 2013 Daisy Award Honoree
Timeline
Treatment Nurse
Vineyard Court Nursing Center
10.2025 - Current
Staff RN
Omaha VA Medical Center
04.2019 - 03.2022
RN Coordinator
Bickford Assisted Living
06.2018 - 03.2019
Staff RN
Callaway District Hospital
01.2016 - 06.2018
Hospice RN Case Manager
Hillcrest Hospice
05.2015 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Creighton University School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Bellevue University
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Omaha College of Health Careers
AWARDS
Daisy Award Recipient Spring 2014, Daisy Award Honoree Fall 2013
TRAINING
CDC Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Nov. 2025
Section name
To find a rewarding position where I can utilize my years of experience and skills, while providing compassion and empathy to patients and their families.
Training
CDC Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training
Nov. 2025