Jennifer Blanchard
Appling,MI
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 26 plus 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 direct patient care.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse
Augusta Preparatory Day School
01.2017 - Current
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
- Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
- Managed immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Assessed students'' physical and emotional well-being during daily clinic visits, providing appropriate care or referrals as needed.
- Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Oversaw health services for school of 470 students and faculty.
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
- Served as a resource for faculty and staff by providing training on first aid, CPR, and other health-related topics.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by serving as an advocate for student health and wellness, empowering them to make informed decisions about their wellbeing.
- Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
- Assisted in the development of school policies that promote a positive and safe learning environment for all students.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Enhanced school safety by collaborating with staff, parents, and community partners in developing emergency response plans.
- Provided crisis intervention services during emergencies or critical incidents at school events or activities outside of normal hours when necessary.
- Developed strong relationships with local healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care for students requiring specialized services.
STAFF REGISTERED NURSE-NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE
Medical College of Georgia
11.2005 - 12.2016
- Work an average of 12-24 hours a week on a 36 bed level IV intensive care unit
- Provide patient care collaboratively with the physicians and neonatal nurse practitioners
- Responsibilities include caring for patients with cardiac anomalies, GI complications, respiratory distress syndrome, prematurity, and ECMO patients
- Orient student nurses and new nurses to the unit and to the culture of patient care in the NICU
- Provide family centered care, teaching and discharge planning to families
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered and other pertinent data.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care with a focus on empathy, communication, and professionalism.
- Achieved timely medication administration by utilizing effective time management skills and prioritizing critical tasks.
TERRITORY SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
04.2001 - 10.2005
- My territory consisted of the north Georgia region and the Central Georgia Region. I currently call on Ob/Gyn's, Family Practice Physicians, and Mid Level Prescribers
- Provide health care providers with solid product information and samples for patients.
- Provide lunch and learns with physicians and staff for continuous and updated education on products
- Evening dinner programs with registered speakers at least 3 times a quarter to ensure product knowledge
- Work collaboratively with pod members doing lunches, monthly meetings and journal club
- Teleconferences with high decile physicians during lunches with physicians and staff
CONTRACT REGISTERED NURSE-NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE
Scottish Rite Children's Hospital
08.2000 - 04.2001
- Work an average of 36-44 hours a week in a surgical unit providing care collaboratively with physicians
- Responsibilities include admissions and discharges of patients, accurate physical assessments of pre-op/post-op neonates, provide precise nursing judgements to unstable patients
- Precepting new nurses to the unit and to patient care in the NICU
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment when making critical decisions under pressure, ensuring patient safety at all times.
- Managed multiple patients simultaneously while prioritizing urgent needs and delegating tasks effectively.
- Quickly assessed emergency situations, initiating appropriate interventions to stabilize patients in crisis.
STAFF REGISTERED NURSE-NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE
Medical College of Georgia
07.1998 - 08.2000
- Work an average of 36-44 hours a week on a 36 bed level IV intensive care unit
- Provide patient care collaboratively with the physicians and neonatal nurse practitioners
- Responsibilities include caring for patients with cardiac anomalies, GI complications, respiratory distress syndrome, prematurity, and ECMO patients
- Orient student nurses and new nurses to the unit and to the culture of patient care in the NICU
- Provide family centered care, teaching and discharge planning to families
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered and other pertinent data.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care with a focus on empathy, communication, and professionalism.
- Achieved timely medication administration by utilizing effective time management skills and prioritizing critical tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, GA09.1996
Skills
- Immunization record review
- Health screening
- Individualized healthcare plans
- Acute illness recognition
- Health education promotion
- Medication administration
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Injury treatment
- Family education
- Student health assessment
- Allergy management
- Healthcare coordination
- Decision-making
- Student needs assessment
- Epipen administration
- Minor injury treatment
- Patient assessments
- Public health principles
- Crisis intervention
- Mental health support
- Child health education
- Allergic reaction procedures
- Student care management
- First aid and CPR
- Medication administration guidelines
- Immunization protocols
- Monitoring vital signs
- Diabetes management
- First aid
- Compassionate and caring
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
Certification
- American Heart Association CPR Instructor Training - 2017-present
Timeline
School Nurse
Augusta Preparatory Day School
01.2017 - Current
STAFF REGISTERED NURSE-NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE
Medical College of Georgia
11.2005 - 12.2016
TERRITORY SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
04.2001 - 10.2005
CONTRACT REGISTERED NURSE-NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE
Scottish Rite Children's Hospital
08.2000 - 04.2001
STAFF REGISTERED NURSE-NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE
Medical College of Georgia
07.1998 - 08.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Medical College of Georgia
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