Jennifer Thompson
Diamondhead
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
InspireNOLA
09.2019 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation of student medical records in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Organized professional development opportunities for teachers regarding student-specific medical conditions like diabetes and asthma management.
- Enhanced student health by implementing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Served as a resource for faculty and staff on health-related issues, providing training sessions on topics such as first aid and allergy management.
Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized patient care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Streamlined communication between surgeons, anesthesiologists, and support staff, resulting in seamless coordination during surgeries.
- Improved overall patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality care and fostering strong relationships with patients and their families.
- Educated patients on post-surgical self-care techniques to facilitate successful recoveries at home without complications.
Staff Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Ochsner Medical Center
12.2015 - 01.2018
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
Registered Nurse, Newborn Nursery
Gulfport Memorial Hospital
01.2011 - 08.2015
- Contributed to a culture of safety within the nursery unit through proactive identification and reporting of potential hazards or near misses.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to established policies, procedures, and evidence-based guidelines governing newborn nursing practice.
- Improved family bonding experiences by advocating for skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding support during the immediate postpartum period.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up support for new parents.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Garden Park Medical Center
01.2005 - 08.2012
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills in responding to emergencies such as postpartum hemorrhage or neonatal resuscitation, collaborating with the healthcare team to provide prompt interventions and stabilize patients'' conditions.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assisted physicians in performing various procedures such as epidurals, cesarean sections, vacuum-assisted deliveries, and forceps deliveries for optimal patient outcomes.
- Managed high-risk pregnancies effectively by collaborating with specialized healthcare teams to develop tailored care plans for each patient''s unique needs.
Education
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS12.2004
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
RN license
871352 RN
Timeline
Registered Nurse
InspireNOLA
09.2019 - Current
Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2020
Staff Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Ochsner Medical Center
12.2015 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse, Newborn Nursery
Gulfport Memorial Hospital
01.2011 - 08.2015
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Garden Park Medical Center
01.2005 - 08.2012
University of Southern Mississippi
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