Jennifer O'Keefe
Pine Bluff
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a strong focus on patient assessment, medication administration, and education. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through quality improvement initiatives and compassionate care.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hope of the Delta
12.2019 - Current
- Led quality improvement initiatives, enhancing departmental efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Advocate with young women who may be pregnant and offer the resources they may need to help care for their family
- Perform limited obstetrical ultrasounds to assess for viable pregnancy
- Assist with community outreach and fundraising
Registered Nurse
Jefferson Regional Medical
06.1997 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
- Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on best practices in patient assessment and care delivery.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve infection control measures within the department.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to identify needs and develop individualized care strategies.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes, ensuring timely interventions for critical patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication administration, and discharge planning.
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR05-1997
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Compassion and empathy
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hope of the Delta
12.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Jefferson Regional Medical
06.1997 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Henderson State University