Jennifer Craig
Travel Nurse
Albuquerque,MN
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Current Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner student graduating in May 2022.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
RN, ICU
Travel Nurses Across America
Albuquerque, NM
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
RN-CCU/ Telemetry
United Hospital
Saint Paul, MN
11.2012 - 08.2022
- Managed care of complex telemetry and cardiovascular ICU patients.
- Charge nurse, preceptor and involved in Unit Council Team to elicit change and ensure best practice guidelines are followed.
- Developed discharge checklist to ensure safe patient discharge and saved money spent to courier patient belongings left behind.
- Held create-a-card contest to promote mental health among staff and patients. Selected winning design used as "You Matter" card to give to patients or staff members.
RN-Telemetry
United Hospital
Saint Paul, MN
12.2006 - 11.2012
- Hired as a travel nurse for first 6 months to assist transition to electronic medical record system. Charge nurse and preceptor.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action in complex tracheostomy and ventilated patients
Charge Nurse
Memorial Medical Center
Las Cruces, NM
01.2004 - 12.2006
- Consistent charge nurse caring for 6-8 telemetry patients. Implemented employee schedule, completed employee performance appraisals and performed Joint Commission audits.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations
Travel Nurse
Medical Express, American Mobile and Cross Country Staffing
06.1999 - 01.2004
- Three to six month contracts at hospitals across the country.
- Provided patient care in variety of settings, including small community hospitals, large university teaching hospitals, and Level I Trauma centers.
- Adapted quickly to new environments, charting systems, and equipment.
RN-Telemetry
Columbia Tulsa Regional Medical Center
Tulsa, OK
05.1998 - 05.1999
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
LPN
Sunrise Retirement Community And Sunset Knoll
, Iowa
06.1997 - 04.1998
- Cared for over 30 nursing home residents and senior living patients each day with quality-driven support while obtaining BSN.
Education
Master of Science - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
01.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
1998
Skills
- Adept at prioritizing
- Patient and family advocacy
- Strong clinical judgment
- Professional bedside manner
- Adapts quickly to change
- Preventive Healthcare
- Treatment Recommendations
- Patient Care Oversight
Certification
- Registered Nurse in Minnesota, R145633-6, Expires 10/2023
- Registered Nurse in New Mexico, Expires 8/2024
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, Expires 8/2024
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Expires 8/2024
- CCRN Certification, Expires 6/30/2023
- NIHSS Certification, Expires 8/2024
Timeline
RN, ICU - Travel Nurses Across America
08.2022 - 11.2022
Maryville University of Saint Louis - Master of Science, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
01.2021 - Current
RN-CCU/ Telemetry - United Hospital
11.2012 - 08.2022
RN-Telemetry - United Hospital
12.2006 - 11.2012
Charge Nurse - Memorial Medical Center
01.2004 - 12.2006
Travel Nurse - Medical Express, American Mobile and Cross Country Staffing
06.1999 - 01.2004
RN-Telemetry - Columbia Tulsa Regional Medical Center
05.1998 - 05.1999
LPN - Sunrise Retirement Community And Sunset Knoll
06.1997 - 04.1998
- Registered Nurse in Minnesota, R145633-6, Expires 10/2023
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, Expires 10/2022
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Expires 01/2024
- CCRN Certification, Expires 6/30/2023
Morningside College - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
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