Jennifer SPRENGER
Grimsby,ON
Summary
A seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about Dovetail charting, patient care, policies and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. A detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills, I am capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
I bring a strong foundation of medical knowledge and patient care expertise that I have developed over the 30 years in healthcare here at St. Joseph's Hospital.
I am currently one of the permanent charge nurses on 5 Mary Grace CTU since 2018, but have been in the role as charge nurse intermittently throughout my career.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse 5 Mary Grace CTU
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
06.1994 - Current
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols within the unit.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
- Continually updated clinical knowledge by attending conferences, seminars or webinars related to Charge Nursing competencies.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment. I trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and policies.
- Scheduling, building of assignments
Education
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, ON01.1994
Skills
- Intravenous therapy, blood collection, med administration, minor procedure set up, aseptic technique
- Patient Care Assignment
- Patient Assessment
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Care Coordination
- Training and Development
- Staff Scheduling
- Clinical Leadership
- Patient Advocacy
Certification
- Certified CPI, GPA
Additional Information
- Assisted with the amalgamation of hospitals in 2014
- Attended a Charge Nurse retreat that included Crucial Conversations in 2015
- IMRAC casual support in 2014
- Safety Lead on the Covid unit 2019-2022
- Certified worker on the JHSC 2020-2023
- Scheduling Committee
- PVW committee
- Charge Nurse committee
- Hospital Association committee
- Nursing Practice council
Timeline
Charge Nurse 5 Mary Grace CTU
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
06.1994 - Current
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
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