Jennifer Denny
Salinas
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with strong skills in patient assessment, medication administration, and critical care collaboration. Committed to advocating for patients and enhancing care quality through effective communication and education.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare
Salinas
09.2002 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment options.
- Assisted in performing diagnostic tests and interpreting results.
- Documented patient assessments and care in electronic health records.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging situations.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and infection control procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Education
Associate Of Science (AS) - Nursing
Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA06-1998
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Critical care collaboration
- Diagnostic testing
- Health management education
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare
09.2002 - Current
Associate Of Science (AS) - Nursing
Sacramento City College