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Raven A. Jennings

Palo Cedro

Summary

Dynamic and accomplished Nurse Practitioner with extensive procedural experience at Shasta Regional Medical Center, excelling in first assist and scrub roles in general OR, CVOR and Interventional Cardiology procedures. Proficient in delivering high-quality patient care, while demonstrating advanced critical thinking and leadership skills. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through innovative practices, advancement in skills, learning new technology, and growing new programs within multiple service lines.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

First Assist- General OR and Cardiothoracic OR

Shasta Regional Medical Center
Redding
01.2024 - Current
  • Acquired vast knowledge within the CVOR and the general operating room.
  • Proficient in multiple roles, including circulating and assisting in OR cases, including vascular, robotic, orthopedic and CVOR.
  • Insertion of arterial/central/Swan Ganz lines.
  • Cell Saver operation (Sorin)
  • Assisted in endoscopic vein harvesting (Maquet and Terumo)
  • Performed as first assist in multi-vessel CABG, AVR, and MVR surgeries.

Clinical Supervisor, Cardiac Cath Lab

Shasta Regional Medical Center
Redding
01.2018 - 01.2024
  • Performed exceptionally in all roles capable of an RN within the department, including scrubbing, circulating, and hemodynamic monitoring (GE MacLab)
  • Quickly was promoted to Clinical Supervisor, and helped streamline daily operations.
  • Worked as the lead scrub for emerging programs, including TAVR/Watchman/Carotid/Impella procedures.
  • Operated as the sole Inventory Manager, working with industry representatives and physician operators to ensure that the proper equipment was stocked, all while being a financial steward of hospital resources.
  • Served as the lead educator for new employees, including RN's and Radiology Technologists.

Registered Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab

Mercy Medical Center Redding
Redding
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • Functioned as a valuable asset in all CCL roles, including scrubbing, circulating, hemodynamic monitoring (Philips Xper Flex)
  • Worked closely with the STEMI program manager to continuously improve patient outcomes, and improve educational opportunities for all staff.

Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology

Shasta Regional Medical Center
Redding
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Expanded my nursing career into the procedural space. and RN-led moderate sedation.
  • Gained experience in a multitude of differing procedures, including percutaneous vascular intervention, TIPS, and kyphoplasty.
  • Proficient in fluoroscopic and ultrasound guided interventional procedures.

Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit

Shasta Regional Medical Center
Redding
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Acquired substantial knowledge for inpatient acute care, while building foundational and organizational skills necessary to advance my career into specialty procedural areas.
  • Gained experience caring for patients with a variety of disease processes, including DKA, CHF, COPD, CAD.

Education

Certified First Assist-APRN -

National Institute of First Assist
Phoenix, AZ
07.2025

Master of Science - Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL
01.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM
01.2014

Skills

  • First Assist- General OR and CVOR
  • Suturing, multiple-layer closure techniques
  • Arterial line insertion
  • Percutaneous intervention
  • TAVR First Assist
  • Carotid stent scrub
  • Carotid endarterectomy scrub
  • IABP and Impella certified for insertion and operation of control consoles
  • Hemodynamic monitoring with multiple systems
  • Advanced critical thinking skills Skill acquisitive and trainable for new skills and techniques
  • Patient and peer education, QAPI proficient

Certification

  • Nurse Practitioner. CA #95034445
  • Registered Nurse. CA #95038016
  • Current AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS

Timeline

First Assist- General OR and Cardiothoracic OR

Shasta Regional Medical Center
01.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab

Mercy Medical Center Redding
09.2021 - 08.2022

Clinical Supervisor, Cardiac Cath Lab

Shasta Regional Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2024

Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology

Shasta Regional Medical Center
01.2017 - 01.2018

Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit

Shasta Regional Medical Center
01.2014 - 01.2017

Certified First Assist-APRN -

National Institute of First Assist

Master of Science - Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

Chamberlain University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

New Mexico State University

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