Jennifer Henwood
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
McMaster Children’s Hospital
11.2018 - Current
- Trained in level 2 special care nursery and level 3 intermediate and acute care areas
- Caring for babies with a variety of health conditions including prematurity, respiratory, cardiac, GI, and genetic disorders
- Working with the interdisciplinary team to support families throughout their hospital stay.
Registered Nurse
Ancaster Central Children’s Clinic
12.2022 - Current
Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
- Reduced patient wait times by optimizing appointment scheduling and improving triage procedures.
- Mentored new nursing staff through preceptorship roles, sharing clinical expertise and promoting best practices in patient care delivery.
RN- General Medicine
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
11.2017 - 11.2018
- Working within a clinical teaching environment with the multidisciplinary team to provide efficient and timely patient care
- Cared for patients with a wide range of complex health issues including cardiac, respiratory, GI/GU, and mental health
- Communicated in a therapeutic manner with patients and their families to provide support and health teaching.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN), with distinction -
Toronto Metropolitan University
2017
Perinatal Intensive Care Nursing Certificate -
George Brown College
2019
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Precepting
- Performing EKGs
- Procedure preparations
- Time management
- Managing clinic flow
Certification
- NRP, 06/2023
- BCLS, 11/2021
- PALS, 08/2018
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ancaster Central Children’s Clinic
12.2022 - Current
RN – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
McMaster Children’s Hospital
11.2018 - Current
RN- General Medicine
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
11.2017 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN), with distinction -
Toronto Metropolitan University
Perinatal Intensive Care Nursing Certificate -
George Brown College
- NRP, 06/2023
- BCLS, 11/2021
- PALS, 08/2018
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