Jennifer Dees
Rogers
Summary
Patient-focused and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student who greets everyone with a warm smile. Has inexplicable attention to detail. Skilled in providing care to patients of all ages and needs. Brings a strong focus and adaptability to every situation. Excellent communication skills and problem-solving abilities. Dedicated to delivering the best possible care while embodying resilience and empathy. Seeking preceptorship to continue her education career and eventual completion to become a future PMHNP.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Master's Student
Chamberlain University
09.2023 - Current
- Masters Prepared Nurse degree program for PMHNP; currently attending courses
- Current GPA 3.59
- Estimated date of completion/Graduation March 2026
Registered Nurse (RN)
Vantage Point Behavioral Health-Fayetteville, AR
08.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse (RN-BSN) Intake/Admissions for Behavioral Health Facility
Springwoods Behavioral Health-Fayetteville, AR
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Acted as the first point of contact for patients seeking care, review patients presenting for assessment, take their vital signs, review medical and medication history, and triage for the appropriate order for treatment
- Assisted patients and families in determining what services might be needed; in-patient vs out-patient
- Coordinated patients in our intake (emergency department) to ensure patients receive care quickly and admitted in a timely manner
- Worked directly with patients, providers, and admission counselors to coordinate patient admissions to the hospital
- Verified insurance and complete admission procedures including receiving and entering admission orders
- Obtained initial and ongoing referral documentation from physicians, insurers, and providers
- Maintained an accurate and complete list of Assessments In Transit, Referral Appointments, and EMTALA log
- Maintained control logs and perform diagnostic and control testing per policies
- Audited and corrected Daily Admissions, Bed Boards, and Inquiry Calls
Charge Nurse (BSN) for Residential Child & Adolescent Center
Perimeter Behavioral Health of the Ozarks-Springdale, AR
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Performed the roll of Charge Nurse overseeing the safety of residents and staff
- Conducted admit assessments through interviews with newly admitted resident to assess necessary safety precautions
- Planned and provided nursing care for residents by applying professional nursing care principles and procedures in the evaluation and treatment of trauma inflected adolescent girls
- Made nursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommended treatment options
- Consulted with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for residents
- Administered and noted reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications
- Arranged further medical attention when necessary
- Assisted the resident in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment
- Documented all resident information on medical charts and follows physician’s written orders
- Maintained resident’s confidentiality
- Complied with laws, rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures
- Use of professional judgment to ascertain and to apply appropriate intervention techniques with residents in crisis
- Communicated effectively with a variety of individuals and function calmly in situations, which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy
- Communicated effectively orally and in writing
- Provided quality and excellent nursing care to trauma inflicted children and adolescents
- Regularly assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated each resident’s care and produce a comprehensive nursing assessment care and current nursing care plan
- Developed measurable goals on the Multi-disciplinary Treatment Plan that are mutually set with the treatment team, and resident
- Completed daily progress notes for assigned residents
- Provided a safe, therapeutic environment that protects resident's rights
- Maintained professional relationship with patients, family members and the staff of the Facility
Registered Nurse (BSN) Senior Behavioral Health
CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs-Hot Springs, AR
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Performed the roll of Relief Charge Nurse when needed and Precepted newly hired Registered Nurses and Registered Nurse Residents
- Conducted intake assessments through interviews with medical staff, patients, and relatives to gather case history
- Planned and provided nursing care for patients by appling professional nursing care principles and procedures in the evaluation and treatment of psychiatric patients
- Made nursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommends treatment options
- Consulted with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients
- Administered and noted reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications
- Arranged further medical attention when necessary
- Assisted the client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients
- Documented all patient information on medical charts and follows physician’s written orders
- Maintained patient confidentiality
- Maintained accurate records and documentation of patient response to treatment by completing progress notes in the computer system
- Complied with laws, rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures
- Use of professional judgment to ascertain and to apply appropriate intervention techniques with patients in crisis
- Communicated effectively with a variety of individuals and function calmly in situations, which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy
- Provided prompt, efficient, and responsive service
- Exercised appropriate judgment in answering questions and releasing information; analyze and project consequences of decisions and/or recommendations
- Communicated effectively orally and in writing
- Provided courteous, high quality service to patients and members of the public by personally responding to requests for service or making appropriate referral
Registered Nurse (RN) Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation
Baptist Health North Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Assisted individuals with new and/or chronic disability and/or illness to attain and maintain maximum function
- Assisted clients in adapting to an altered lifestyle, provide a therapeutic environment for client and family development
- Provided direction and supervision of ancillary nursing personnel, demonstrate professional judgement, uses problem solving techniques and time-management principles, delegates appropriately
- Shared information about the disease processes underlying disabilities and teaches nursing techniques to help clients and their families develop the self-care skills necessary to move toward wellness on the illness-wellness continuum
- Prepared clients and their families for future self-management and decision-making responsibilities by fostering clients' independence and goal achievement
- Reinforced the teaching done by specialists in rehabilitation and other healthcare disciplines, provides resource materials for clients' changing needs, and provides on-going patient education after discharge
- Assessed the physical, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual dimensions of clients and their families, as well as their educational and discharge needs in order to formulate nursing diagnoses
- Planned nursing care while acknowledging that rehabilitation nursing is practiced within a dynamic, therapeutic, and supportive relationship that is constantly changing, as nurses and clients influence one another
- Implemented a plan of care by providing nursing care and education directly or through ancillary personnel, as needed, to maintain and restore function and prevent complications and further loss
- Evaluated the nursing care that is being provided and modifies the plan, as needed, to achieve measurable goals and objectives
- Actively listened, reflected, and guided clients and their families through the stages of the grieving process to mourn the loss of abilities and roles while also "instilling hope"
- Contributed to a safe and therapeutic environment and supports activities that promote the clients' return of function and prevent complications or chronic illness
Nursing Student
Henderson State University-Arkadelphia, AR
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Completed the RN to BSN program in July2020.
- Minor in Sociology.
- GPA 3.94
Nursing Student
National Park College-Hot Springs, AR
05.2016 - 05.2019
- Accepted into Associates Degree Nursing program in June 2017, started the program in August 2017, and completed the program in May 2019.
- Accepted into Associates of Arts Degree program in May 2016 and completed the program in May 2019
- Completed two nursing focused technical certificates and one general education certificate while completing the two associate programs.
- 3.26 over all GPA
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain College of Nursing
03-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR08.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
National Park College
Hot Springs, AR05.2019
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
National Park College
Hot Springs, AR05.2019
Skills
- Medical Surgical Expertise
- Registered Nurse
- Patient Care Expertise
- Medication Dosage Administration
- Mental Health Support
- Epic
- Client Intake Coordination
- Comprehensive Vital Signs Analysis
- Patient Care Experience
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Prioritization and Triage Skills
- Admissions Management
- Electronic Medical Records Expertise
- Insurance Eligibility Verification
- Scientific communication
- Academic writing
Certification
- BLS Certification (CPR) May2016 to Present
- Heart Saver Pediatric First Aid, AED, and CPR November2021 to Present
Nursing Licenses
RN Expires: June2026 State: AR
Timeline
Master's Student
Chamberlain University
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse (RN)
Vantage Point Behavioral Health-Fayetteville, AR
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse (RN-BSN) Intake/Admissions for Behavioral Health Facility
Springwoods Behavioral Health-Fayetteville, AR
03.2022 - 06.2023
Charge Nurse (BSN) for Residential Child & Adolescent Center
Perimeter Behavioral Health of the Ozarks-Springdale, AR
05.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse (BSN) Senior Behavioral Health
CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs-Hot Springs, AR
08.2020 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse (RN) Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation
Baptist Health North Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR
06.2019 - 08.2020
Nursing Student
Henderson State University-Arkadelphia, AR
08.2018 - 08.2020
Nursing Student
National Park College-Hot Springs, AR
05.2016 - 05.2019
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Henderson State University
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
National Park College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
National Park College
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