Jenny Jahn-Hudec
Kitchener,ON
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 23 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with endoscopy specialty. Quality focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse - Endoscopy
Grand River Hospital
05.2022 - Current
- Administer medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Mentor new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Manage patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Manage staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
- Serve as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Champion a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arise.
- Collaborate with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Manage patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Streamline nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Implemented effective resource management strategies by diligently tracking supply inventory levels and placing orders to replenish stock when needed.
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Grand River Hospital
05.2020 - Current
- Assisted physicians in performing complex endoscopic procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout.
- Applied advanced nursing skills to handle emergency situations during endoscopic procedures calmly and effectively.
- Educated patients on post-procedure care, increasing adherence to discharge instructions and promoting overall wellbeing.
- Managed sedation administration for optimal pain relief during clinical sessions while monitoring vital signs closely.
- Established strong rapport with patients undergoing invasive procedures, alleviating anxiety levels before commencing treatments.
Registered Nurse - Stroke Unit
Grand River Hospital
03.2014 - 05.2020
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Education
Nursing
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Barrie, ON06.2001
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Clinical Leadership
- Care Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Calm and Composed
- Staff Supervision
- Staff Training
- Staff Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Staff Education
- Duty Delegation
- Plan of Action Implementation
- Nursing Expertise
- Supply Management
- Compassionate and Caring
- Mentoring and Coaching
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Charge Nurse - Endoscopy
Grand River Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Grand River Hospital
05.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse - Stroke Unit
Grand River Hospital
03.2014 - 05.2020
Nursing
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
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