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Jennifer White

Diamondhead

Summary

Healthcare professional prepared for nursing roles, bringing substantial experience in patient care and medical procedures. Highly focused on team collaboration and achieving positive patient outcomes, adaptable to changing healthcare needs. Expertise in patient assessment, care planning, and medical documentation, coupled with compassionate approach.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

RN/Hospitalist

Singing River Hospital
01.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
  • Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
  • Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions post-hospitalization.
  • Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.

RN/MDS Coordinator

Singing River Hospital
11.2021 - 01.2023
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
  • Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
  • Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
  • Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

LPN-Intake Nurse

Kare In Home Health
07.2014 - 11.2021
  • Appraise all referrals from hospitals, nursing facilities, and medical offices
  • Correspond effectively with referral sources to ensure continuity of care for patients
  • Coordinate with co-workers to provide high quality and timely care for patients
  • Assist in centralizing the Intake Department for three offices to provide consistent patient care
  • Operate with multiple computer systems to include Forcura, NaviHealth, Ensocare, HCHB, & EPIC

Education

Masters - Nursing Executive

Chamberlain University
10.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing, (distance program)

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN
12.2021

Workplace Professional Skills Certificate -

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN
09.2021

Associate of Arts - Applied Science in Occupational Education

MS Gulf Coast Community College
Gulfport, MS
05.2010

Licensed Practical Nurse -

MS Gulf Coast Community College
Gulfport, MS
05.1999

Skills

  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Discharge planning
  • Quality improvement
  • Research utilization
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessment
  • Team coordination
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Care plan development
  • Case management
  • Data collection

Community Service

  • Kare In Home, Hospice Volunteer, 07/01/14, Present, Writing letters to patient’s family, Patient satisfaction phone calls
  • Woolmarket Volunteer Fire Department, Volunteer fire fighter/EMT, 05/01/93, 08/01/05, Operated/driver of pump truck, Traffic control

Nursingexperience

  • Singing River Hospital, Gulfport, MS, RN/Hospitalist, 01/01/23, Present, Assisted physicians in patient care management, Collaborated with floor nurses and management in continuity of care for patients during and after admission, Proficient with Excel, Word, and EPIC, Correspond with outside vendors to manage aftercare for patients, Managed projects to improve discharge times for patient satisfaction, Plan and coordinate vendor meetings with physicians
  • Singing River Hospital, Gulfport, MS, RN/MDS Coordinator, 11/01/21, 01/01/23, Performed chart review to determine diagnosis for payment, Collaborated with co-workers to provide holistic care for the guest to include case management of care, Assisted on floor with nursing duties to include PICC/Midline care, medication pass, and wound care, Performed tasks responsible for scheduling of nurses and techs, Proficient with EPIC software
  • Kare In Home Health, Gulfport, MS, LPN-Intake Nurse, 07/01/14, 11/01/21, Appraise all referrals from hospitals, nursing facilities, and medical offices, Correspond effectively with referral sources to ensure continuity of care for patients, Coordinate with co-workers to provide high quality and timely care for patients, Assist in centralizing the Intake Department for three offices to provide consistent patient care, Operate with multiple computer systems to include Forcura, NaviHealth, Ensocare, HCHB, & EPIC
  • Harrison County Sheriff Department, Gulfport, MS, Contract LPN (NaphCare, Health Assurances, and Correctional Med), 05/01/00, 07/01/14, Managed implementation of E-MAR system between correctional staff, medical staff, and vendor, Assisted in data entry of patient information and staff education, Promoted health awareness for inmates via teaching and health evaluations, Communicated effectively with correctional staff to ensure timely, quality care for patients, Worked closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, and co-workers to provide consistent care for patients, Interfaced with suppliers via internet to ensure acceptable inventory levels

Timeline

RN/Hospitalist

Singing River Hospital
01.2023 - Current

RN/MDS Coordinator

Singing River Hospital
11.2021 - 01.2023

LPN-Intake Nurse

Kare In Home Health
07.2014 - 11.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing, (distance program)

Indiana State University

Workplace Professional Skills Certificate -

Indiana State University

Associate of Arts - Applied Science in Occupational Education

MS Gulf Coast Community College

Licensed Practical Nurse -

MS Gulf Coast Community College

Masters - Nursing Executive

Chamberlain University
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