Jennifer Rogers
Bryant
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Flexible and focused team player with expertise in customer relationship management, hr proficiencies, strategic planning and time management. Considered highly knowledgeable in information technology, systems and program management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality review specialist preceptor
LHC/Optum
Bryant
05.2023 - Current
- Train new RN hired to the department on policies and procedures
- Review oasis for accuracy
- Review plan of care and make recommendations for clinician review
- Assist the manager and supervisors for our zone in the company
Registered Nurse, PCM, Clinical Director
Elite Home Health Care
Bryant
11.2017 - 05.2022
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
- Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
- Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
- Managed central and PICC lines.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders , CHF, COPD, DM and pneumonia.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Neurology Clinic
Little Rock
11.2016 - 11.2017
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including headaches, migraines, multiple sclerosis, seizure disorders and CVA.
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
- Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
- Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
- Helped patients navigate healthcare system and care options by educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process.
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Home Health
Little Rock
11.2013 - 11.2016
- Administered IV therapy, maintained PICC, taught family members how to administer iv antibiotics at home
- Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including DM, COPD, and CHF.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
- Coordinated with clinical staff to keep patients updated and informed on care issues, including discharge delays, equipment inaccessibility and procedure postponements.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
- Cared for colostomy's, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
- Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
- Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
- Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
- Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
UALR
Little Rock, ARSkills
- Wound cleaning/care expertise
- Catheter and wound care
- Managing personal care
- SBAR communication
- Patient education
- Patient triage
- Monitoring vital signs
- Removing stitches and staples
- Follow-up calls
- Patient education and counseling
- Colostomy care familiarity
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Coordinating referrals
- Care plan development
- Disease management teaching
- Computerized charting specialist
- IV drug therapy management
- Tracheostomy care
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Quality review specialist preceptor
LHC/Optum
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, PCM, Clinical Director
Elite Home Health Care
11.2017 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Neurology Clinic
11.2016 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse
Baptist Home Health
11.2013 - 11.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
UALR